As I prepare to close an 8-year chapter serving as city manager of Rochelle, I want to take a moment to sincerely thank the residents, businesses and community partners who have supported our organization and our shared vision for this community.

Despite frigid temperatures, the city of Kankakee welcomed Santa Claus and guests during the 19th annual Lion Wreathing and Tree Lighting on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025.

It was a large learning curve in her first year at the executive director of the Kankakee Development Corporation, but Nina Piolatto is set for year two.

The week of Nov. 24-29 will be the last week for putting out yard waste for curbside collection for the year.

Darra Glavan, 86, donates Norway spruce that will be first Christmas tree lit in new City Square for annual Light Up the Holidays Festival and Parade.

The city of Sterling is hosting an outdoor Christmas decorating contest. Entry dates are Nov. 15 to Dec. 6.

Sijia Chen, the artist who is creating the sculpture, will be there to discuss the Unity Dome. Participants invited to bring photos and memorabilia to contribute their personal stories and reflect “community values,” city of Joliet said.

Chicago Street will be closed from Van Buren Street to Clinton Street for approximately three weeks in downtown Joliet.

Scooter’s Coffee and Woodie’s Wings opened for business Monday at the convenience store at Gas N Wash. This is the first Scooter’s Coffee in the village.

The program at the Joliet Slammers game will raise awareness of the importance of water conservation and provide cost-saving tips to reduce water waste in the home.

The City of Lockport is considering a plan presented by Crash Champions auto body shop to relocate to a newly constructed facility from its current location on State Street.

Ann Sylvester and Emmanuel Lopez have joined the staffs of the city of Joliet and the Joliet City Center Partnership respectively, offering new outlooks for the future of downtown and other parts of the city

Currently, the city of Lockport prohibits the use of unlicensed motor vehicles on public or private property without property owner permission, including electric scooters.

The city announced that the Ottawa Street parking deck in Joliet will be closed Saturday and Sunday.

The City Council will vote Tuesday on 1% local grocery tax to replace the state tax that ends Jan. 1.

$185 million casino opens in Joliet, marking first move for what originally was the Empress Casino since it opened in 1992.

The city of Joliet Neighborhood Hero Award program celebrates residents who take great pride in maintaining their properties

The City of Joliet has named Ann Sylvester as its new director of cultural affairs and special events. She previously worked for the city of Chicago's special events department.

Plans for another data center have sprouted in Yorkville’s agriculture fields. A 130-acre data center campus is being proposed south of Corneils Road and east of Beecher Road.

Essington Road between Caton Farm Road and Ingalls Avenue in Joliet will have the left lane closed for northbound traffic.

The City of Lockport has released an online survey for community members to offer feedback for the city's strategic plan.

The family of Staff Sgt. Jose Duenez Jr. was joined by city officials and roughly 100 residents outside his boyhood home in Joliet for a ceremony dedicating Albert Avenue in his honor on Friday.

The City of Lockport raised its new city flag for the first time at a ceremony that also saw the flag's designer presented with his Eagle Scout Award.

Many city workers already live outside Joliet since a residency rule was eliminated in 2009 before being reinstated in 2016 for union employees.

The City of Lockport has announced construction in its downtown Historic District will begin this week to improve road and water systems.

Live music, food vendors and fireworks are part of the July 3 celebration at Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park in Joliet.

The Jefferson Street bridge in downtown Joliet is slated to be reopened on Monday. Ruby Street bridge will close next.

The city of Joliet has not had an inspector general since Sean Connolly's contract was terminated in January 2024. The city manager announced Wednesday that Stephen DiNolfo has been hired for the job.

Residents of the Joliet Catholic Academy neighborhood will meet Wednesday at the Croatian Cultural Club.

Clinton Street will be closed to through traffic from Ottawa Street to Scott Street in Joliet for approximately two weeks as the intersection of Chicago Street is constructed.

A plan for an on-campus stadium at Joliet Catholic Academy will wait at least another month before going to the city for a vote.

The second meeting of the new Joliet District 5 advisory council will be at the Joliet Public Library Ottawa Branch.

A bridge replacement project will cause a portion of Caton Farm Road in Joliet to be closed for the summer.

The city of Joliet has five proposals for former MyGrain space, and Mistwood wants to extend its lease at the Grand Ballroom.

Joliet eyes moving City Hall away from the river, building five-story buildings, and other options as part of its downtown redevelopment.

Representatives from Great Lakes Urban Forestry will be performing the work on every tree located within the city of Joliet right-of-way.

Joliet Public Schools District 86's Edna Keith elementary celebrated Arbor Day with the City of Joliet by planting a tree on its grounds.

Prime Healthcare's decision to close its pediatric unit at Saint Joseph Medical Center means adults only will be admitted to the hospital. ER care for kids will remain open.

The Joliet Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee decides on a slogan and logo as it attempts to draw in the public for development of a city comprehensive plan.

The public can see the city of Joliet's proposal for redevelopment around the Gateway center and add suggestions at a May 14 open house.

The City of Lockport has hired an Orland Park resident as its new city attorney, filling a vacancy created in February when Sonni Choi Williams resigned.

Saint Joseph Medical Center in Joliet will be closing down its inpatient pediatric unit but will continue to provide emergency services for pediatric patients, Prime Healthcare said.

The public is invited as a citizens committee on Joliet's comprehensive plan meets at 11 a.m. at City Hall.

The funeral procession route for Staff Sgt. Jose Duenez Jr. on Friday morning in Joliet has been announced.

Joliet city staff is asking the zoning board vote scheduled for today on proposed JCA stadium be pushed back to June.

The City of Joliet has been billed $157,280 to fight a conspiracy lawsuit from a mayor who was defeated in the 2023 election. The cost is expected to rise as he pursues his case in Will County court.

Joliet Catholic Academy plans to build a stadium and other athletic facilities on the former Our Lady of Angels nursing home site.

The city of Joliet seeks developer to put downtown buildings back to use.

Clinton Street in downtown Joliet will be closed from Ottawa Street to Chicago Street for approximately one week beginning Monday

Joliet encourages residents to commit to water conservation as the city participates in a nationwide challenge