Joliet Public Schools District 86 held its third and final hearing on the potential closure of AO Marshall Elementary School.

The combination of severe cold, blowing snow and slick roads has caused schools around Kankakee County to either close or use e-learning days on Monday.

A dozen speakers spoke out against the proposed closure of A.O. Marshall Elementary School in Joliet during a public hearing on Thursday.

Because of the expected winter storm forecast for northern Illinois, some Will County school districts are opting for virtually with e-learning on Wednesday.

Joliet West High School is going to an emergency E-Learning Day on Wednesday because the air conditioning is not working in the school’s cafeteria,.

Earlier this year, the Diocese of Joliet announced a major restructuring that involves closing some churches and schools and merging some parishes. This week marked the final time 5 churches will be holding Holy Week Masses as they close their doors this summer.

As Northern Illinois remains under a wind chill advisory through 9 a.m Wednesday, Will County schools have announced they will remain closed again on Tuesday. Many will be implementing online learning plans.

Schools around Will County are preparing to close and switch to e-learning Friday as winter weather heads towards Northern Illinois.

Some Will County schools had previously scheduled teacher institute days for Friday.

Centennial Elementary School in Polo is implementing a two-week “adaptive pause” starting Jan. 7.

Joliet college will make decision by 2 p.m. for evening onsite labs