Boats will roar on the river once again as the Kankakee River Valley Regatta returns for Labor Day weekend.

After decades of dedication to nursing, Lanetta Whitlock is marking a milestone in her profession – 50 years as a nurse, including 43 years at KSB Hospital, now OSF HealthCare Saint Katharine Medical Center in Dixon.

The gift, to be paid over five years in annual August installments, reflects the company’s commitment to investing in Dixon’s future by supporting local families and young learners, according to company officials.

The new Joliet Certified Emergency Response Team is developing a group of bilingual members to reach out to Spanish-speaking residents.

Venetian Night in Dixon on Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025, featured magicians, street performers, face painting, a spaghetti eating contest, mini boat races, a drone light show and more. The Discover Dixon event was held along the riverfront.

Building community was an overwhelming theme last week in the Sauk Valley as seen in this collection of Photos of the Week.

You can help Kendall County families to keep their children clean, dry and healthy by participating in the community diaper drive at the Plano Library.

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

Community leaders and residents gathered to celebrate the grand opening of the Spring Valley Community Center on Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025.

Bethesda Lutheran Church in Morrison will host an open house Aug. 31 to honor Pastor Tammy Anderson on her retirement and to celebrate her 5 years of ministry in Morrison.

It was a National Night Out designed to bring folks together, from community members and the law enforcement who serve them, to Eli, the Yorkville Police Department therapy dog, and an in-person Sonic the Hedgehog.

The Joliet Police Department hosted its National Night Out event at Memorial Stadium on Jefferson Street on Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2025. Officers from the Neighborhood Oriented Policing Team, patrol division, K9 unit and recruitment team were present.

National Night Out, an event held across the country to create a casual setting in which people can mingle with police officers, is Tuesday

University of St. Francis president Ryan Hendrickson invites the greater Joliet community to partake in a special event at an upcoming Slammers game.

Tyler Simons of Wisconsin will host “Cars Behind Bars” from noon to 5 p.m. Aug. 3 at the Old Joliet Prison, 1125 Collins St. in Joliet.

The Joliet Hall of Pride induction ceremony for “community champions” will be Aug. 14. Reservation deadline is Friday.

A week of tennis concluded Friday, July 25, 2025, with a family fun day at the Emma Hubbs Tennis Classic in Dixon. Check out photos of the event from Shaw Local Photographer Alex T. Paschal.

University of St. Francis President Dr. Ryan Hendrickson invites the greater Joliet community to two special events hosted in partnership with local organizations.

Join the Oswego Police Department from 5 to 8 p.m. Aug. 5 at Prairie Point Park for National Night Out.

AllenForce held a grand opening for its Veteran Wellness & Recreation Center at 3581 Hennepin Drive in Joliet on Friday, July 25, 2025. The center includes space for remote work, an activities area and a quiet wellness room.

Joliet residents in the neighborhoods below the Interstate 80 bridges over the Des Plaines River want to see less crime, less vacant homes, more job development and more recreational places for youths.

The Will County Emergency Management Agency issued a heat advisory as the heat index is expected to exceed 100 degrees beginning Wednesday. Cooling centers can found throughout Will County.

The free back-to-school fairs drew families from across Lockport Township, which includes parts of Lockport, Crest Hill, and Romeoville, according to a news release from the township.

The Sterling Police Department invites residents to join officers from 5-7 p.m, Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2025, in Central Memorial Park (Grandon Civic Center) for an evening of free food, entertainment, vendors, games, giveaways and raffles.

Justus McNair, 19, is the founder of the Joliet-based Justus League Hoop Inc., which supports mental health in student-athletes.

The event at the Joliet O’Larry Asun Spot restaurant will include a giveaway of 200 backpacks, school supplies and free barbecue.

Lockport’s annual Comic and Fandom Con featured 60-plus artists, writers, and specialty vendors and featured a cosplay costume contest with cash prizes on Saturday, July 19, 2025. Comicopolis, held at White Oak Library, is hosted in partnership with Community Arts Council and with a lot of help from many generous do

What once was a sprawling lumberyard on the banks of the Illinois River, is now a place for small business and community events for residents in Seneca.

Plano Library will host free community programs for kids and adults this summer. Summer Reading Program is underway.

The rally in downtown Joliet on Thursday drew more than 100 people, an older crowd that joined a nationally organized 'Good Trouble Lives On’ movement.

People gathered for the Good Trouble Lives On rally to speak out on civil rights and Trump administration policies in downtown Joliet on Thursday, July 17, 2025.

Including You Inc. is a 501 c3 NFP charitable fundraising organization that assists other not-for-profit community service-based organizations in the Joliet area.

The 15th annual Plano American Legion Car Show on Sunday will also feature food provided by the Legion.

The White Oak Library will host its one-day comic convention, Comicopolis, in downtown Lockport on July 19.

United Way of Grundy County is turning 80 in 2026 and is seeking individuals passionate about the United Way’s mission to join our Planning Committee.

The Lumberyard, a recreation and shopping destination in Seneca, is hosting an upcoming farmers market that will celebrate local foods, handmade goods, music and community connection.

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

Joliet police officers are now able to do real-time translation in more than 50 languages thanks to a new technology the department implemented this week

The Limelight Theatre Company is owned and operated by the Oswegoland Park District. It's upcoming production of “The Wizard of Oz” is a celebration of its 25th year.

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.

Chalk the Walk is set for 11 a.m to 1 p.m. Wednesday, July 12, at Grandon Civic Center.

Wintrust Crossroads Sports Complex is a $70 million, 31-field complex at the crossroads of Interstates 355 and 80, next to Silver Cross Hospital, 45 minutes southwest of Chicago.

The Joliet-based Wish Upon a Star nonprofit will host its second Wishstock fundraiser to benefit seriously ill children in Will County.

The modular classrooms are a temporary solution recent “significant enrollment increases" at Troy Craughwell Elementary School in Joliey.

The Helen Wheeler Center for Community Health is set to begin a merger with Rincon Family Services.

The village of Plainfield welcomed residents and visitors from all over to its downtown area for the annual Plainfield Fest held Friday through Sunday. The event is organized by the Plainfield Riverfront Foundation.

A monumentat Van Horn Woods East Playground in Plainfield will preserve the memory of 6-year-old Wadee Alfayoumi, who was stabbed to death Oct. 14, 2023, in an anti-Palestinian, anti-Muslim hate crime in Plainfield.

Anyone with a truck 25 years old or older is invited to drive to Sublette and park it from 4-7 p.m. Saturday, June 28, on Main Street. There is no entry fee and no judging.

For the second year in a row, the artwork of area students is displayed on banners as part of the Look Up Oswego banner program, an initiative of the Oswego Cultural Arts Commission.

Angie Aegerter is the owner of the Fit Foundation in Crest Hill, a meal prep company with more than 100 “clean eating” recipes in rotation, along with healthy deli-style choices.