Romeoville

From Romeoville to Pontiac and everything in between, you’ll be surprised at all the hidden gems you discover during your wine-sampling excursion along Route 66.

A Will County sheriff’s lieutenant’s fatal shooting of a hostage taker could have been the result of an involuntary trigger pull, according to a firearm expert’s analysis. 

Second City Greens in Lockport is a hydroponic farm that grows seven varieties of herbs, artisanal lettuces and select leafy greens, such as Swiss chard and kale.

A private investigator contracted by a Chicago law firm will handle the internal affairs investigation of a Will County sheriff’s lieutenant fatal shooting of a hostage taker.

About 7:09 p.m. Friday night, the Lockport Township Fire Protection District responded to a fire alarm in the 900 block of East Ninth Street in Lockport.

Here's a list of indoor water parks in northern Illinois for a winter afternoon or weekend getaway.

RJW Logistics Group based out of Romeoville will operate out of a 976,954-square-foot warehouse near Houbolt Road bridge in Joliet.

The Romeoville Fire Academy has received a two-year extension of its grant from the Endeavor Health Community Investment Fund to provide scholarships for students from underserved communities.

Bolingbrook woman was sentenced to three years in prison for stealing almost $2.5 million from taxpayers by fraudulently billing Medicaid-funded companies for services she did not provided, state officials said. 

A judge blocked the jail release of a Romeoville man charged with predatory criminal sexual assault of a child. The judge found he was a flight risk after he allegedly tried to obtain a fraudulent passport in 1998.

Grab your sisters, girlfriends or best gal pals and celebrate Galentine’s Day Feb. 13 with some botanical inspired mocktails at Isle a la Cache in Romeoville.

The White Oak Library District hopes to raise its taxing rate for the first time in 96 years with a voter referendum on the April 1 ballot in order to expand hours and services.

The rifle used in a Will County sheriff’s lieutenant’s fatal shooting of a hostage taker at a Romeoville bank was tested by “two independent bodies” and was found not to have malfunctioned, according to a company executive. 

The family of a hostage taker who was killed by a Will County sheriff’s lieutenant in 2022 said they feel a “sense of profound injustice” after learning the lieutenant won’t face charges.

A Will County sheriff’s lieutenant who is being sued over claims that he wrongfully killed a hostage taker in 2022 at a Romeoville bank will face no charges over the incident.

The National Weather Service expects windy days through mid-week, warning residents of fire hazards with dry conditions

The city attorney for Lockport will become a Will County circuit court judge in February. She will replace John Anderson, who was elected last year to the appellate court.

The Forest Preserve District of Will County will host a Mutts and Mugs program from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 2, as a social event for dogs and dog owners.

Six Joliet Junior College Board of Trustees candidates are running for the April 1 election and two of them have pending lawsuits against the college that challenge censure and appointment votes. 

Beginning Friday, 19 paintings depicting Smokey Bear, the immensely popular symbol of the U.S. Forest Service’s wildfire prevention campaign, will be on display at four Will County forest preserve visitor centers.

The Lockport Township Fire Protection District responded Friday night to a house fire in the 1600 block of Sunflower Court in Romeoville. Residents were able to get out safely.

A Lockport Heights woman has filed a lawsuit against a man charged with attempting to murder her and and committing a hate crime against her.

Destinee Ortiz of Romeoville was elected president of Will County Forest Preserve District Board of Commissioners during a reorganization meeting held on Thursday, Dec. 19.

Celebrate New Year's Eve at one of these exciting parties and events in McHenry, Kane and DuPage counties.

In addition to dogs and cats, rabbits and ferrets are now eligible for Will County Animal Protection Services microchipping promotion.

An internal affairs investigation has still not begun over a Will County sheriff lieutenant’s fatal shooting of a bank hostage taker in 2022.

Objections have been raised against three petitions filed by candidates seeking to run for the Joliet Junior College Board of Trustees.

Will County Board members spent fewer than four minutes choosing their new leadership but close to six hours debating proposed changes to their rules and procedures.

Museums around the world - and in Will County are participating, giving patrons a chance to learn and shop on Museum Store Sunday..

The Lockport Township Fire Protection District is designating its stations as Toys for Tots drop-off locations this holiday season.

Metra is offering special one-day passes allowing unlimited travel for $7 on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 28, and Black Friday, Nov. 29.

An apartment fire was extinguished with minimal damage and no injuries early Tuesday morning after LTFPD was called to the scene.

A Romeoville man faces weapon charges in connection with a July shooting in Joliet in which a house and car were shot at along Center Street.

The McWethy’s Tavern Barrel Release Party at its Romeoville location on Friday will include a variety of tastings and gourmet bites.

Towns throughout Will County are hosting events to celebrate Veterans Day on Monday and Wednesday.

Joliet police officers are still searching on Monday for Jocelyn Buster, 27, of Joliet, who is accused of money laundering and vehicle fraud.

Unofficial vote totals on Tuesday night show incumbent Laurie Summers maintained a lead over Robert Enright in the race for the Will County Coroner’s Office.

Here are three races to keep an eye in Will County on as the votes roll in on Tuesday evening.

The Indige-Facts traveling exhibit at the Isle a la Cache Museum covers such topics as terminology, population size and the sovereign rights of Native people.

Pumpkins composted, electronics recycled and documents will be shredded at Lewis University on Romeoville on Saturday morning.

One week from Election Day, over 90,000 Will County voters have already cast their ballots for president and other local races via early and mail-in voting.

Halloween is Thursday. Here's a guide to find out when trick or treat hours are for your Will County community.

A Suzuki GSXR 1000 motorcycle, operated by a 19-year-old Joliet man, collided into a Nissan Rogue driven by a 19-year-old Romeoville woman in Joliet Thursday evening, according to Joliet police.

A new trail connection wraps along and under the 135th Street bridge in Romeoville on the east side of the I&M Canal, and links 14.5 miles of continuous pathway, allowing travel from Lemont to Joliet.

The third annual one-mile walk raising awareness about breast cancer and diabetes will take place on Saturday morning at the Will County Office building in Joliet.

Hidden Lakes Trout Farm in Bolingbrook will be hosting a Trout Season Celebration beginning at 6 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 19.

The state plans new interchanges at Lockport Street/Airport Road and Route 126 aimed at serving the growing numbers of residents in Plainfield, Romeoville and Bolingbrook. But some are not happy with the idea.

Plans by the Lockport Township Fire Protection District to construct a multi-purpose training facility in Crest Hill advanced Sept. 9, and will move to a final hearing before the Planning Commission.

Goodenow Grove Campground in Crete is holding a Family Campout from Saturday, Sept. 28, to Sunday, Sept. 29. Forest Preserve District staff will help with setup and be there with entertainment.

New interchange planned for Lockport Street/Airport Road. Route 126 interchange would be reconstructed.