Nearly the entire state is abnormally dry or in some form of drought as a result of a shortfall of precipitation last year, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor released Jan. 15.

Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers will host its annual Corn Fest 5K on Saturday, Sept. 27, as part of the Grundy County Corn Festival.

As the summer winds down and families prepare for the new school year, the Joliet Public Library remains a steady and welcoming space.

The Illinois Route 7 construction project in Lockport is proceeding on schedule and will soon be entering a new traffic pattern this week.

The Spirit Halloween stores in Joliet and Bolingbrook are open for the Halloween shopping season.

Participants who hike at least seven of 10 designated trails in Will County forest preserves this fall earn a special medallion that can be pinned to a backpack or walking stick.