Before you get the bikes and scooters out for a ride around Plainfield, the village is reminding residents of local rules and regulations.

The warmer temperatures also bring the return of insect and disease pests. How can we keep one step ahead of these unwanted visitors?

Lone Star ticks have historically been found in the South and Eastern portion of the U.S., but have been rapidly migrating into the Midwest over the past few years, due to climate change and rising temperatures, health officials said

The Slammers will open their season Friday, May 8, against the Washington Wild Things, featuring the first giveaway of the year as part of opening night ceremonies.

The Forest Preserve District of Will County begins heron viewing hours at the Lake Renwick Heron Rookery every 8 a.m. to noon on Saturdays through Aug. 9.

The new system offers park users a more user-friendly system for making reservations and securing permits, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources said.

Kendall County offers excellent paved and limestone-screened trails ideal for biking.

An outdoor “social district” around Joliet's new City Square is still early in discussion, city officials said.

Downtown City Square will be the site of live music, story times for kids, community celebrations, Star Wars Day and the return of Race Fan Rally.

The flexible Healthy Endeavors for Kids curriculum, available in English and Spanish, requires no clinical background to deliver, making it accessible for teachers, youth leaders and community staff, Endeavor said.

This western-themed event will feature line dancing, interactive games, a silent and live auction and a BBQ dinner.

Instead of Venue 1012 hosting concerts all summer, plans are to hold one full-day event event at the amphitheater on Sept. 19. The free movie Movies Under The Stars series will be back.

Campers will learn techniques in painting, drawing, clay, and mixed media, and will keep any artwork they create.

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.

New city events director discusses plans for 2026 after New Orleans North and Taste of Joliet have been canceled

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.

Permits are required for groups of 25 or more and encouraged for smaller groups that want to ensure the use of a specific shelter location.

The city is developing an expanding special events staff, but director was not consulted about future of Taste of Joliet.

The biggest summer event in Joliet has been called off for 2026. The Joliet Park District plans to replace it with a downsized event in 2027, and it may not be in the summer.

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

The book run consisted of 56 businesses of bike dealers, bars/grills, and places of interest.

Yorkville celebrated the last holiday weekend of summer with its annual Hometown Days festival, held over Labor Day weekend, Thursday through Sunday, Aug. 28-31, at Beecher Community Park, 908 Game Farm Road, Yorkville.

The 2025 Will County Fair celebrates its 122nd year at the fairgrounds in Peotone from Aug. 20 - 24, 2025.

The Forest Preserve District of Will County is holding the River Paddle Adventure on the afternoon of Friday, Aug. 22, at Hammel Woods in Shorewood.

Crowds came out to enjoy the food, music, carnival and more over the three days of Montgomery Fest, Friday through Sunday, Aug. 15-17, 2025.

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

Montgomery Fest,the annual three-day event, will be held Friday through Sunday, Aug. 15-17.

Celebrate summer break’s end with science experiments, trail walks, nature art and more at this three-day family program at Four Rivers Education Center in Channahon.

Fans brought their canine friends with them to the ballpark as part of a special promotion by the Joliet Slammers on Sunday, Aug. 10, 2025.

The Joliet Blues Festival was staged for its seventh year on Saturday, attracting local and regional music fans.

Romeoville's annual summer festival RomeoFest begins today and runs through Sunday. All activities will be held between Village Hall and the Recreation Center.

Get ready for a hot weekend across northern Illinois as triple-digit heat levels are expected by Friday

Shorewood hosted its annual Crossroads Festival from Friday, Aug. 1 to Sunday, Aug. 3. The annual late summer festival features carnival, music, craft fair and more.

So far this summer, more than 18,000 people have visited the Park District’s Civic Center Aquatic Pool and Winrock Pool in Oswego.

The Illinois Tollway has launched 24-hour hot weather patrols to deploy additional crews to assist drivers stranded during the dangerously hot and humid conditions expected to continue through Friday

Check our these Joliet area public pools and splash pads to cool off from the intense heat headed our way beginning Wednesday.

The annual River Fest was held at Riverfront Park in Yorkville on Saturday, July 19, 2025. The day featured music, local food vendors, family activities and the cardboard boat race on the Fox River.

Dangerous heat index values of 105 to 115 degrees are expected Wednesday and Thursday across northern Illinois

Plano Library will host free community programs for kids and adults this summer. Summer Reading Program is underway.

The 15th annual Plano American Legion Car Show on Sunday will also feature food provided by the Legion.

Montgomery invites the public to the free first concert in the park of the year, featuring the high-energy party band Disco Circus.

The Joliet Slammers will partner with Pabst beer to drop 2,600 packaged hot dogs to fans at the July 22 game. Tickets will be at a special price.

The free, family-friendly evening of food and music by the water takes place Saturday at the Forest Preserve District of Will County's Monee site.

The American Red Cross is urging all donors to give blood or platelets to keep the blood supply strong this summer. Several donor events are scheduled throughout Grundy, Kendall, LaSalle and Will counties.

Auto enthusiasts can get out and show off their flashy and vintage cars at community cruise nights throughout Will County.

Yorkville Public Library has announced its schedule of programs for July 2025.

Here are the Forest Preserve District of Will County programs for the week of July 7. Online registration is available at ReconnectWithNature.org.

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.

Average gas prices in many northern Illinois counties are expected to be cheaper than last year for the Fourth of July weekend as the cost of fuel continues to decline over the past several years.

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.