U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood, D-Naperville, was able to secure $250,000 in federal funding for the Bentley Road Pathway Connection, which is part of the DuPage River Trail

The community with the greatest percentage of its population pleding to conserve water will receive a trophy at a future board meeting.

Restaurants that want to survive in 2026 need plenty of “creativity and adaptability,” according to the National Restaurant Association.

Troy Fire Protection District’s fire chief said the residents of a Shorewood home were out of town at the time lightning struck the home and they’ll be displaced because of the fire.

The event remains free and open to the public.The event will take place from noon to 1 p.m. outside the Timbers of Shorewood main entrance, 1100 N. River Road in Shorewood.

Kendall and Will counties are under a flood advisory until 6 p.m. Tuesday

Joliet, Crest Hill, Shorewood, Romeoville, Minooka and Channahon on receiving end of 62 mile pipeline from Lake Michigan.

The Hippity-Hop Egg Hunt features prizes for everyone and kid-friendly entertainment, including photos with the Easter Bunny.

Services include refined personal flowers to full-scale ceremony and reception designs, according to the Bright + Bloom website.

People turned out for No Kings protests in several locations across Will County on Saturday.

The new name of the barber shop and beauty salon is The Grata Collective.

The event, which organizers are calling “No Kings 3,″ has multiple rallies planned across Will County including Joliet, Romeoville, Bolingbrook, Lockport, Minooka and Shorewood.

Nearly 50% of Meals on Wheels clients screen at high nutritional risk due to the compounded effects of chronic illness, medication use, food insecurity, and social isolation, according to the Illinois Department on Aging.

The 243,500-square-foot store under construction in Plainfield is about the same size as its other stores.

The bridge will likely remain closed through June 2027. Detours will be posted.

From April 1 through April 30, the village of Romeoville is calling on residents to protect water resources by participating in the Wyland Water Conservation Challenge.

Votes on Tuesday show Will County Sheriff’s Deputy Patrick Jones maintained his lead in the Democratic primary for Will County sheriff.

The election on Tuesday will decide which Democrat and Republican will compete in the November election for Will County sheriff. Polls close at 7 p.m.

Shorewood plans to provide advance notice to residents and motorists after contactors confirm the full closure dates.

The bill would allow the Illinois Secretary of State’s Office to issue special license plates designating that someone in the vehicle has autism

Explore the stone foundations of Joliet’s once-thriving industrial plant during a one-mile guided tour at the Joliet Iron Works.

At least four cases involving wives who’ve disappeared in Will and LaSalle counties remain unsolved and one of those cases dates back to 1990.

A prosecutor said a Colorado woman charged with the drug-induced homicide of a Shorewood man may have been part of the same "friend group" as that man. He said their relationship is "unclear."

A crash involving a school bus and commercial vehicle occurred Wednesday at U.S. Route 52 near the Shorewood area.

The candidates challenging Democratic U.S. Rep. Sean Casten for Illinois’ 6th Congressional District seat differ with him about the top issue facing constituents.

IDOT said the closures are needed to allow crews to safely remove existing steel beams and install new ones on I-80 bridges over the expressway.

A woman from Colorado has been charged with the 2023 drug-induced homicide of a man who died from ingesting fentanyl in Shorewood.

Speakers at the Plainfield expo will discuss the many stages of women’s health with a focus on menopause and nutrition.

Cheryl Lee, past president of the Northern Illinois Home Builders Association and president of CL Design-Build Inc. – a custom homebuilder in the western suburbs, including Plainfield – said tariffs only exacerbate the current housing affordability crisis.

Jackie Traynere waived her right to a jury trial and chose Will County Judge Derek Ewanic to decide whether she’s guilty of the misdemeanor charge of computer tampering. 

In 2022, Jim Reilly was the Republican challenger to Sheriff Mike Kelley, a Democrat who has been sheriff since 2014. Reilly is running for sheriff again this year while Kelley is not seeking another term.

Multiple sources told Capitol News Illinois that state Rep. Harry Benton, D-Plainfield, has been told he is no longer welcome in caucus meetings.

A Republican candidate for Illinois’ 6th Congressional District seat said the U.S. should close its borders to all would-be immigrants until reforms are enacted.

No injuries were reported in a two-vehicle crash on County Line Road. Illinois State Police did not provide further details on what happened.

Families enjoy interactive and educational activities from local organizations, businesses, and government agencies during the annual Kids' Fair hosted by Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant at Troy Middle School in Joliet on Monday Feb. 16, 2026.

The new facility will be 16,000 square feet, more than double its current size. The building formerly housed the Rusty Ridge Animal Center, which moved last year to Shorewood.

The investigation of a Lockport Township man revealed videos of the victim had been recorded through hidden cameras in her bedroom and a bathroom, police said.

Owner Nick J. Pena recently held a grand re-opening unveiling dramatic changes in offerings and atmosphere - green velvet, antique details, chandeliers and more martinis.

The current leadership at Joliet’s Big Brothers Big Sisters of Will and Grundy counties said it has navigated “significant ongoing challenges” as a result of the former executive’s failures with “diligence and care.”

An eighth grade math teacher from Bolingbrook’s Brooks Middle School and a kindergarten teacher from Troy Hofer Elementary School in Shorewood were honored by the state.

Shorewood HUGS annual chocolate ball supports the grassroots nonprofit's HUGS & Wishes program. to date, Shorewood HUGS has fulfilled more than 1,400 wishes.

The village of Shorewood recently approved new business licenses for two new health-care related businesses.

The program is designed to accommodate all fitness levels, offering a low-impact way for seniors to improve their physical and mental well-being.

Noodles and Company locations in Will County include Bolingbrook, Frankfort, Lockport, Plainfield and Shorewood.

Each monthly Coffee with Cappel serves as an open forum for community members to engage in informal conversations with the senator.

Here are some of the top images we captured from news and events that happened across Will County in 2025.

Will County welcomed a lot of new businesses in 2025 – and saw a few long-time ones close their doors. The restaurant and coffee scene is bustling.

Here's a look at our top stories for Will County in 2025

To date, The Timbers of Shorewood, senior living facility, has donated more than $82,000 to the Alzheimer’s Association.

For all of those years of giving and sharing, Troy School District 30-C recently honored Robyn Apgar with its “Troy High-Five Award.”