The free event, which will take place rain or shine, allows children to get an up-close look at police cars, fire trucks and other vehicles while learning about the professionals who serve their community.

Racing returned for the second year to the Kankakee River for a weekend of Kankakee River Valley Regatta action over the Labor Day holiday weekend.

Drum circles, kayaking, bird watching also on the Forest Preserve District of Will County's upcoming program schedule. Online registration is available at reconnectwithnature.org.

After the ride, The Bike Rack we will be serving free food and drinks at the shop in St. Charles.

The Paddle & Feast Canoe & Kayak Adventure launches Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, and will take up to 25 participants on a scenic, three-hour trip from Grand Detour to Lowell Park in Dixon.

Visitors will discover the wildlife that called the area that would become Will County home and view these creatures from the past through their fossils.

The Friends of the Library Book Sale will be held at the Plano Library during regular library hours from Saturday, Aug. 23 through Saturday, Sept. 6

For outdoors lovers looking to get away from home for a few months, or even take in the experience of a weekend adventure, an Amboy family has provided a place to make camping memories happen with nature and activities, and one to share their faith as well.

Four Rivers Educational Center in Channahon will host two upcoming programs for students who are homeschooled.

Family bingo, swimming lessons, bumper bowling, walking club, pickleball and Parents’ Day Out are among the fall programs offered by the Northern Will County Special Recreation Association

JCB Investments returned to the Sterling City Council on Monday, Aug. 18, 2025, with updates on its proposal to transform the former National Manufacturing basin building at 201 Locust St. into what could become northwestern Illinois’ largest indoor entertainment complex.

The Forest Preserve District of Will County is holding the River Paddle Adventure on the afternoon of Friday, Aug. 22, at Hammel Woods in Shorewood.

Learn how the city of Joliet earned the nickname City of Stone and Steel during a tour of the Joliet Iron Works Historic Site.

In Sterling, shovels are already in the ground for big park upgrades while in Morrison, the wait for state grant money continues.

When a Sterling family saw an outdoor family gem with an uncertain future, they stepped up and gave their campground a renewed use. Now in its 60th year, Ruffit Park is flourishing with new owners encouraging people to experience the outdoors.

A sleek space filled with the sounds of laughter, clinking glasses and the solid thwack of a perfect swing is quietly transforming a stretch of Sterling's Galt Road into a popular social destination.

The Forest Preserve District of Will County in August brings its Friday Food Truck back along with coffee and birdwatching at the meeting of the DuPage and Des Plaines rivers.

The commissioners approved a contract with LZ Design Build Group to renovate Mayor R.J. Bailey Park.

Registration is now open for fall outdoor children's programs at the Kendall County Forest Preserve District.

The Sterling Park District has released its fall 2025 Activity Guide, showcasing fitness programs, recreational sports, wellness services, and family-friendly events designed to engage residents of all ages.

The Back to School Splash Bash will be from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 10, while the special anniversary celebration is set for 5-9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 22.

The splash pad at Bird Park in Kankakee was supposed to be open by now. Instead, it appears to have wilted under the hot, humid conditions that have hit the area.

Local veteran's organization AllenForce opened its very own recreation and wellness center for veterans in Joliet on Friday.

Column: Take a break from your busy week and ease into the evening with the soothing sounds of live music at Acoustic Jams in the Park, writes Erika Young of the St. Charles Park District.

Morris Hospital and the Morris Hospital YMCA have announced their free community programs for August, which are held at 2200 W. Dupont Ave., and don’t require a YMCA membership.

The Oswegoland Park District purchased the 45,000-square-foot building for $2.55 million. Esporta Fitness closed its doors Oct. 16, 2023.

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.

Nature Foundation of Will County will hold a Trivia Night at Mistwood Golf Club in Romeoville and the Goodenow Grove Nature Preserve invites adults to an overnight camp out.

Kendall County offers excellent paved and limestone-screened trails ideal for biking.

AllenForce will host a grand opening for its Veteran Wellness & Recreation Center in Joliet on Friday.

Check our these Joliet area public pools and splash pads to cool off from the intense heat headed our way beginning Wednesday.

Go behind the scenes of the 2,000-gallon aquarium at The Four Rivers Environmental Education Center on Saturday, July 26.

The OSF Saint Katharine Moms’ Group meets at the Dixon YMCA, while Moms on the Move is a group that walks at Dixon's new walking path.

This month’s Friends of the Hennepin Canal hike will be Sunday, July 20, and will be on the feeder canal from Bridge 59 to Bridge 62.

The Forest Preserve District of Will County offers nighttime fishing and early morning paddling at local preserves this weekend.

M5 is taking on two big projects in downtown Sterling. The company plans to reopen the former Starlight’s Theatre and Lounge and rename it The Spark Center for the Performing Arts. The company also will renovate the former Amcore Bank and turn it into a business center.

Visitors to Lake Renwick Heron Rookery Nature Preserve in Plainfield can see migratory birds at viewing programs very Saturday morning this summer.

The free, family-friendly evening of food and music by the water takes place Saturday at the Forest Preserve District of Will County's Monee site.

Construction on the Northwestern Steel & Wire Park and its splash pad, part of Sterling’s $300 million Riverfront Reimagined project, are on track to be completed by the end of the month.

The La Grange Park District is upgrading its HVAC system during July, and there will be some temporary closures at the Recreation Center and La Grange Fitness Center.

Auto enthusiasts can get out and show off their flashy and vintage cars at community cruise nights throughout Will County.

With spring here and temperatures slowly warming it is time to get out your bike and head out to these Will County trails.

Here are the Forest Preserve District of Will County programs for the week of July 7. Online registration is available at ReconnectWithNature.org.

Four Rivers Environmental Education Center in Channahon is joined by Three Rivers Public Library District in holding a walking book club.

The Illinois Department of Public Health is encouraging the public to be aware of ticks to prevent the spread of Lyme disease during these warm weather months.

The quest to find and relocate the endangered Kankakee River mussels has been completed, officials confirmed.

Nancy Gates, 90, has participated in nearly every Reagan Run 5K, motivated not by medals, but by the joy of being a part of the community.

The playground at Cannonball Ridge Park in Yorkville could be undergoing a more than $100,000 makeover with all new inclusive play areas.

The Bolingbrook Village Board this week amended an ordinance regulating the use of electric bicycles (E-Bike) and electric scooters within the Village.

The Lumberyard is a recreation and shopping destination, and home to Refuge Coffee and The Rusty Rooster, an eclectic home decor store.