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First Secure Community Bank of Joliet is hosting its annual April sale of American Eagle Gold Coins – produced by the United States Mint – on Saturdays in April.

The award recognizes the significant efforts and dedication of 880 associates and the management team in achieving operational excellence across all parameters, according to a news release.

The city of Joliet, in partnership with the Joliet City Center Partnership will showcase 10 Chicago Street businesses in a special event on Friday.

Sweeping new tariffs announced by U.S. President Donald Trump provoked dismay, threats of countermeasures and urgent calls for talks to find ways to rescind the stiff new import taxes imposed on goods from countries around the globe

Nintendo has announced a June 5 launch date and $449.99 price tag for its latest gaming console, the Switch 2, which will introduce interactive chat and screenshare functions to connect gamers

Long-threatened tariffs from U.S. President Donald Trump have plunged the country into trade wars abroad — all while on-again, off-again new levies continue to escalate uncertainty

Owner Aurelio Gallardo told Shaw Local that the move will provide additional dine-in seating, a drive-thru option and new menu items, including sandwiches, soups, bagels, custom cream cheeses and new specialty coffee drinks.

President Donald Trump declared on Wednesday a 10% baseline tax on imports from all countries and higher tariff rates on dozens of nations that run trade surpluses with the United States

Wine lovers now can stop at the Mistie Hill Vineyard in Custer Park to try the wines made in the Kankakee River Valley.

Organizations like the Illinois AFL-CIO and Illinois Building Trades Unions are working to increase female participation in apprenticeship programs and create pathways for long-term success in the trades

Therapists are Uniquely You in New Lenox understood the broad range of support neurodivergent people need in their daily lives.

City of Joliet continues to resist plans for cannabis shops on Jefferson Street.

President Donald Trump says Wednesday will be “Liberation Day” — a moment when he plans to roll out a set of tariffs that he promises will free the United States from foreign goods

1st Gateway Credit Union operates seven full-service branches in Fulton, Morrison, Sterling and Prophetstown, and Camanche, Clinton and DeWitt, Iowa.

The U.S. government is on a global egg hunt, seeking exports from countries in Europe and elsewhere to ease a severe shortage that has caused egg prices at grocery stores to hit record highs

An inflation gauge closely watched by the Federal Reserve remained high last month even before the impact of most tariffs has been felt

Theater manager Lori VanOosten said that when the work is finished later this week, both of the theater’s two viewing rooms will each feature 165 seats, including 20 recliners, 117 rocker-back lounge chairs and seating for 28 people in the tabletop area.

A new hotel, anticipated to be a four-story Hilton TRU, will be located at Weber Road and Normantown Road in Romeoville.

The U.S. cities most vulnerable to a trade war with Canada turn out to largely be in the states that helped return Donald Trump to the White House — a sign of the possible political risk he’s taking with his tariff plans

The 16-year-old won two bronze medals in taekwondo at the USA Team Trials in individual and pair competition in the freestyle poomsae discipline.

The Joliet Region Chamber of Commerce & Industry recently named Cesar Cardenas as the 2025 recipient of the Marx Gibson Community Leadership Award.

The Plainfield Fire Protection District responded to a fire at a vacant restaurant in the 24500 block of Lockport Street on Monday.

U.S. consumer confidence fell for the fourth straight month as Americans’ anxiety about future expectations declined to a 12-year low amid rising concern over tariffs and inflation

Oswego resident Tiffany Jones makes cookies and other treats through her online business, Cake Charming, LLC.

A former employee of Woodman's Markets in Lakemoor says the grocer violated her rights by firing her for time off she had approved while for breast cancer surgery.

The Joliet Junior Woman’s Club led a community-wide toy collection that were distributed to three different Will County agencies.

Genesis Hey Krick, Heather Huffman featured in "Slaying Chicago."

After closing its doors temporarily in January, La Salsa Restaurant in DeKalb returned to serving up its popular tacos, salsa and carnitas this week.

Will County Board votes 12-10 to approve quarry plan that faced opposition from two villages, a school district, and hundreds of residents.

PherDal Fertility Science CEO and founder Jennifer Hintzsche of Dixon has been named to the eighth annual Female Founders list, which honors a group of 500 women whose innovations and ideas are leading their industries forward.

Janette and Chris Garza have owned and operated B’lush Salon for 8 years.

Hollywood Casino has two upcoming job fairs as it expands staff for its future location in Joliet at Interstates 55 and 80.

Courtney Ligtenberg has graduated from the Future Leaders Alliance Program offered through the Illinois Bankers Association.

The Fed also now expects the economy to grow more slowly this year and next than it did three months ago

Up for reelection in April, Plainfield Mayor John Argoudelis told a packed audience at the state of the village address commercial, industrial and residential growth is reaching new heights.

Cannabis shop wants to move into vacated NAPA auto parts store on Jefferson Street in Joliet.

Fans of artisan-made Mexican food have a brand-new destination in Morris. It’s the second location for Crest Hill-based Tacos Before Vatos.

As the owner of The Cotton Club in DeKalb sets her sights on retirement in the next year, she's also looking for a successor.

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Giada De Laurentiis will have a signature restaurant at the future Hollywood Casino Joliet.

Speaker LeAndra Hartman will review key components from American psychologist and author Daniel Goleman’s research on emotional intelligence and leadership.

The Shamrock Stroll will take place Friday evening at 18 locations in downtown Joliet. Free entertainment, workshops, and food and beverage specials.

Lena’s offers pizza and “affordable upscale comfort food,” such as stuffed baked potatoes, burgers, handheld sandwiches, salads, soups and their signature dish, the Social Roll.

A new Goodwill donation center is now open seven days a week in Coal City

The City of Lockport is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its Historic Preservation District's recognition by the federal and state government's the month.

President Donald Trump has officially increased tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports to 25%

The consumer price index increased 2.8% in February from a year ago, Wednesday’s report from the Labor Department showed, down from 3% the previous month

The child care crisis continues to roil the workforce while employers and managers still struggle to hire skilled job applicants, according to a statewide poll of business leaders

Penn Entertainment has announced that it is partnering with the celebrity chef Giada De Laurentiis for the future Hollywood Casino Joliet.

The drama on Tuesday delivered a win for Trump but also amplified concerns about tariffs that have roiled the stock market and stirred recession risks