Summer

Theodore Street in Joliet buckled during the intense heat this week. Still, the city of Joliet says problems like that should not be a widespread issue locally because most streets are asphalt paved.

One of the oldest Little League organizations in the United States is making plans for its next 74 years with the help of the Joliet Slammers, Rotary Club of Joliet, and other local businesses and organizations.

As extreme heat is predicted for northern Illinois in the coming days, health departments are warning residents of the signs of heat sickness. Cooling centers can found throughout Will County.

Day two of the Taste of Joliet celebrated country music and big crowds came out to hear performers including the headliner Brett Eldredge. The city's largest summer festival, which features more than 20 food vendors, carnival, music and other live entertainment, runs through Sunday,

The Taste of Joliet drew big crowds on its second full day on Saturday, the longest day of the year and the warmest for far. The city's largest summer festival, which features more than 20 food vendors, carnival, music and other live entertainment, runs through Sunday,

When it gets hot outside, pet owners need to remember to keep their dogs, cats, horses and any other beloved pets cool.

Billy Corgan and the Machines of God was a top draw on opening night of the Taste of Joliet at Memorial Stadium on Friday, June 20, 2025.

The annual Taste of Joliet, the city's biggest summer festival, opened Friday, June 20. The event features food vendors, multiple music acts across many genres, other live entertainment and a carnival. Runs through Sunday, June 22 at Memorial Stadium.

The biggest summer festival in Joliet starts at 3 p.m. Friday and runs through the weekend featuring more than 20 food vendors, just about as many music acts, and a carnival.

West Nile has been detected in 17 counties across Illinois. A county is considered positive for West Nile virus if a mosquito, horse or human from that county tests positive for the virus.

Northern Illinois Food Bank is once again launching its free summer meals for kids program, now through Aug. 15.

The annual Star Wars Day returned to downtown Joliet on Saturday, June 7, 2025. This year's event was held at the Joliet Slammers stadium. The Joliet Public Library presents Star Wars Day with support from the city of Joliet, Joliet Township, Friends of the Joliet Public Library, Joliet City Center Partnership, Heritage Corridor Destinations, Old National Bank, D’Arcy Buick GMC and Shales McNutt Construction.

Lockport's annual Old Canal Days festival will take place from June 4-8, 2025 with a carnival, parade, fireworks, food, and live entertainment.

The first Plainfield cruise night of the summer season took place on Tuesday, June 3. The weekly events are held on Lockport Street on Tuesday evenings through Aug, 19 and are sponsored by the Plainfield Shorewood Area Chamber of Commerce.

It's that time of year. With warm weather months, comes the return of community cruise nights throughout Will County.

Lockport held its first downtown car show and Concert in the Square of the 2025 summer season on Monday, June 2, 2025. Cars lined State Street and 10th Street and food trucks set up at Central Square where the Neverly Brothers performed at the bandshell.

The American Red Cross hoid its annual Route 66 Blood Drive in Joliet on Monday. Donors will receive a $15 Amazon gift card by email.

The American Red Cross, wants everyone to have a safe summer and offers safety steps to follow.

Smoke from Canadian wildfires could filter the sun a bit this weekend, according to the National Weather Service

After unseasonably cool weather delayed openings last week, Joliet area public pools and splash pads are now ready for the summer season.

The Grundy County Speedway is now a NASCAR Home Track, which means points earned at the Speedway go into standings for other Home Tracks across the country.

The village of Romeoville will be hosting the Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall for one week in August.

The Joliet Public Library provides details for the popular Star Wars Day on June 7. The event is free.

It doesn't take a long trip outside to find someone blowing their nose or stuck in a terrible sneezing fit. Dr. Hetal Amin from Morris Hospital says she's seen an increase in patients suffering from allergies having more symptoms that are lasting longer.

The Joliet Park District on Wednesday announced the lineup for Latino music completing the schedule for three days of entertainment at Taste of Joliet.

The Illinois Department of Public Health has detected the first mosquitoes of the season to be positive with West Nile virus were found over the weekend in Rockford.

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

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 Summer Outdoor Rooftop Concert Series at the Joliet Area Historical Museum opens May 17. The museum will host 11 concerts during the season.

The Joliet Slammers have nine fan giveaway dates for their 2025 season, which begins Friday at home.

Our library users know that Joliet Public Library offers much more than books. With your Joliet Public Library card, you can instantly stream titles from A24, The Criterion Collection, PBS, and so many more.

The annual Red Carpet Corridor Festival for Route 66 returns this weekend to Joliet. The festival is designed to accentuate such points of interest as the Old Joliet Prison.

The Joliet Slammers hosted a preview event Thursday for its new food and beverage offerings as well as some upcoming special events before the team's season opener.

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources reminds everyone to leave baby birds and young animals alone when encountering them in the wild.

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

After an 11-year hiatus, the Kankakee River Valley Regatta has scored a two-year commitment from the American Powerboat Association for a national event for Labor Day weekend 2025.

The Joliet Slammers released the second round of promotions for the upcoming season, which opens Friday, May 9.

As tickets for spring and summer concert tours, festivals and sporting events begin to go on sale, Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul cautioned about ticket scams.

Mark your calendars now with the dates of Forest Preserve District of Will County’s events and programs in the new year.

Plano Library will host a variety of adult and children events this fall, including fall storytimes, a Care Package Drive and more.

Will County residents who have already applied for disaster relief through FEMA related to damage caused by July storms should expect to receive determination letters starting this week.

President Biden includes Will County in Major Disaster Declaration from summer storms that included tornadoes

Is the current summer-like September an anomaly? No – but Northern Illinois may see more of them.

July was one of the five wettest ever recorded in Illinois, but August and the first half of September have seen barely any rainfall.

Joliet area residents enjoy the warm days as temperatures hit the high 80s in these last days of summer before fall officially begins Sept. 22.

On Tuesday, Candy and Corn in Minooka sold out of caramel apples. Dan's Homemade Candies in Joliet also had high demand on its first day of caramel apple season.

With the heat index topping more than 105 degrees early this week, follow these tips from the Illinois State Veterinary Medical Association on caring for pets during excessive heat.

Hottest air of the summer to bake northern Illinois over the next 3 days, real feel temperatures to reach between 105-115

Rise and Shine Paddle will be held the morning of Thursday, Aug. 22. at the Will County forest preserve in Monee Township.

The concerts will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 21 and Sunday, Aug. 18 at Bishops Hill Winery, 310 Bridge St. in Joliet.