This annual adults-only night of entertainment, dinner, games and live and silent auctions will support the St. Mary Immaculate Parish School community.

The northbound lanes of Interstate 55 and Frontage Road in Romeoville have been reopened following a fatal crash involving a 20-year-old man.

CITGO is no longer is connected with the Nicolás Maduro regime, according to the its website. And in December, CITGO was sold to Amber Energy for $5.9 billion. But Venezuela is rejecting the sale.

The Forest Preserve District of Will County has announced its 2026 event calendar, featuring a year of art exhibits, festivals, live music, educational programs and outdoor experiences across Will County.

Will County welcomed a lot of new businesses in 2025 – and saw a few long-time ones close their doors. The restaurant and coffee scene is bustling.

Here's a look at our top stories for Will County in 2025

The single-family residence located at 203 West Birchwood Drive in Romeoville was sold on Dec. 11. The purchase price was $235,000.

The house, now uninhabitable, was without electricity, and the candle was being used for light, according to the Plainfield Fire Protection District.

Bolingbrook police have charged two men in connection with an armed robbery that took place on Tuesday afternoon in the 100 block of Nutwood Court.

The drive-thru event runs from 4-5:30 p.m. at Romeoville Village Hall parking lot, 1050 W. Rodeo Road.

Business, government and leaders and residents agree Will County needs more housing, more diverse housing and housing that’s affordable. County leaders are exploring solutions to the growing problem.

The Black Road Branch drive-thru window will open on Dec. 22 and the Joliet Public Library's downtown branch is fully open.

Take time for yourself during a mindful, naturalist-led hike, followed by warm beverages and views of the Des Plaines River.

Although Will County is one of the top producers of single-family homes in Illinois, some population groups struggle to find any housing to fit their needs and budgets.

A Valley View District 365U apecial education paraprofessional, Jennifer Cooper, has been nominated by the state of Illinois for the prestigious RISE Award from the U.S. Department of Education.

Enter your income to see the maximum much you should spend on housing in Will County. Or see how much you would need to make to afford a home. Just enter the price.

Antoinette Walker, 54, of Lockport said her monthly rent is going up Jan. 1 – again – and will be at $1,450. She works two jobs, “and I’m still struggling,” she said. First of a three-part series examining housing affordability and access in Will County

The Veterans Assistance Commission of Will County set up a resource table, offering information on the services available to veterans in Will County.

This project is designed for residents age 55+ who no longer want to own their own home, but also do not want to move into a full-service retirement community.

All JJC campuses are operating virtually on Monday after a fiber optic cable cut downstate that has led to widespread internet outage, the college said.

With a winter storm forecast for the Joliet area beginning early Saturday morning, here is a reminder of parking regulations that go into effect during major snowfalls

Will County communities are getting ready to welcome in the holiday season with these festivals, parades and tree lightings.

Portillo’s Vice President of Restaurant Support Michael Portillo will attend the ribbon cutting ceremony at the Plainfield location, which will include a check presentation to Bags of Hope, Portillo’s charity partner.

The caucus is a regional coalition representing 275 cities, towns and villages across northeastern Illinois, working collaboratively on public policy issues that impact the region.

The bakery will open inside the Walmart at 420 N. Weber Road in Romeoville.

"Pat was always very thoughtful and methodical, and he will be missed greatly by all of us," said Lockport Mayor Steven Streit about Alderman Patrick McDonald who died on Tuesday.

Partrick McDonald, 67, passed away on Tuesday night after an 18-month battle with cancer, the City of Lockport said.

The District 365U board voted Monday night to approve Dr. Teresa Polson to succeed Dr. Keith Wood, who will retire at the end of the current school year.

A Will County judge sentenced a Berwyn man to 120 years in prison for the attempted murder of two Romeoville police officers in a 2023 shooting that took place in a neighborhood. 

Valley View School District's high school students and teachers will not see their schedules extended next year as a provision of the new contract reached with the teacher's union in October.

Lewis points to sharp reduction in international students. Workforce reductions follow job cuts confirmed last week at University of St. Francis in Joliet.

Reza Jaddi said he is a huge champion of Wounded Warrior Project, Romeoville American Legion Post 52 and any veteran Jaddi happens to meet. He even bought a Humvee in 2017 to give the community an idea of "what our veterans used out in the field," he said.

In addition to the many food banks and food pantries throughout Will County, various agencies and organizations are holding their own food drives and distributions to help fight hunger.

Hibbett Sports will sell shoes and apparel at 359 S. Weber Road in the space formerly occupied by Maurice’s.

There is no definitive time when the contingency funding for SNAP benefits will kick in, despite a court order to the Trump Administration on Friday.

Airport managers report no impact. Air traffic controllers keep working, and smaller airports do not have control towers.

A 15-year-old girl was reported to have been last seen in the 6000 block of Winterhaven Drive, according to a statement from the Joliet Police Department.

Valley View School District 365-U approved a contract with its teachers union Thursday after months of negotiation and threats of a strike.

Here are Forest Preserve District of Will County programs for the week of Nov. 3. Online registration is available on the Event Calendar at ReconnectWithNature.org.

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

A Romeoville woman accused of stealing almost $136,000 from Walmart has been placed on electronic monitoring after she failed to appear in court for more than a year while on cash bail release. 

Romeoville Fire Department K-9 Roy soon will receive a bullet- and stab-protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from the nonprofit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc.

Two federal immigration agents carrying out an arrest in Bolingbrook claim they were struck by two people, according to Bolingbrook police officials.

A Will County judge denied the pretrial release of a Indiana man from Guatemala who is charged with aggravated sexual abuse of a teen he was waiting for at Romeoville High School, court records show.

Shelia M. Pardo's appointment at Senior Services of Will County is effective Oct. 14.

The new Goodfellas Cigar Lounge in Joliet will hold a grand opening celebration on Oct. 16, which will include an appearance by when National Baseball Hall of Famer Frank Thomas.

The Valley View School District 365U teachers union rejected a tentative contract deal this week and intends to return to the bargaining table.

A proposed resolution calling on state and federal officials to limit ICE activity has stalled amid party division on the Will County Board.

Frank Thomas, who was elected into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 2014, is coming to Goodfellas Cigar Lounge in Joliet. The event is ticketed.