Terry D'Arcy

Dominick Orlando was known as a plan commissioner with an independent streak, and now he has the distinction of being taken off the panel by two different mayors.

A 15-year-old boy will be charged as juvenile instead of an adult with the first-degree murder of a 13-year-old boy who was shot twice and left for dead in an alley in Joliet.

Cunningham Neighborhood Council President John Sheridan is urging local term limits, but Joliet City Council members have not responded.

A park on the southwest side of Chicago marks the starting point for a 60-plus mile pipeline that will bring Lake Michigan water to the Joliet region.

The Joliet City Council will vote Tuesday on Mayor D'Arcy's recommendation to replace Dominic Orlando, who D'Arcy brought back onto the Plan Commission after his removal by former Mayor O'Dekrik.

Joliet, Crest Hill, Shorewood, Romeoville, Minooka and Channahon will celebrate start of 60-mile pipeline for Lake Michigan water at Chicago event.

Joliet Mayor Terry D'Arcy gives his first State of the City Address, says Joliet is being rebranded as a destination point

Mayor D'Arcy pointed to violent crimes down in Joliet during State of City speech. Police chief elaborates on what police are doing.

Naperville, formerly the third largest city in Illinois, reclaims that status as it edges out Joliet in latest census data.

The open house for the Downtown Joliet Equitable Transit Oriented Development Plan us 6-8 p.m. Wednesday.

A growing public debate over the case of David Malito, who died after an encounter with police in December, moved to City Hall on Tuesday.

The winners of the April 1 election for Joliet City Council took office Monday, Juan Moreno joined the council, while incumbents Jan Quillman and Joe Clement return.

Joliet Public Schools District 86's Edna Keith elementary celebrated Arbor Day with the City of Joliet by planting a tree on its grounds.

Saint Joseph Medical Center in Joliet will be closing down its inpatient pediatric unit but will continue to provide emergency services for pediatric patients, Prime Healthcare said.

The top leader for Joliet Township said the new food pantry for the Forest Park neighborhood represents more than food and shelter but a community of people looking out for one another. 

Mayor Terry D’Arcy will make a state of the city speech at a May 28 luncheon for the Joliet Region Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

The funeral procession route for Staff Sgt. Jose Duenez Jr. on Friday morning in Joliet has been announced.

Attorey for DR Horton says home building should start by June on new development off Essington Road in Joliet.

The Joliet City Council on Tuesday approved the Veltiste Wellness dispensary for a Jefferson Street location.

The City of Joliet has been billed $157,280 to fight a conspiracy lawsuit from a mayor who was defeated in the 2023 election. The cost is expected to rise as he pursues his case in Will County court.

But City Council appears likely to approve final plat for Prairie Landing subdivision off Essington Road.

Joliet City Council members showed interest in a cannabis dispensary on Jefferson Street ahead of a vote on Tuesday.

Nearby residents may raise more questions about subdivision planned on 42 acres of land behind D'Arcy Motors in Joliet.

Joliet encourages residents to commit to water conservation as the city participates in a nationwide challenge

City support for downtown Joliet businesses that can link revenue loss to city square project now tops $150,000.

Joliet city officials announce that Jose Duenez Jr. was among those found dead after a U.S. military training mission mishap.

After losing the case in federal court, former Joliet Mayor Bob O'Dekirk is pursuing his conspiracy lawsuit case in Will County against six people he blames for his 2023 election loss.

The Joliet City Council on Tuesday approved plans for a 120-home subdivision to be built on land partly owned by Mayor Terry D’Arcy. The mayor excused himself from the vote.

The Joliet City Council votes Tuesday on plans for the Prairie Landing subdivision, which would be built on land partly owned by Mayor Terry D'Arcy.

Attorneys for Joliet said former Mayor Bob O’Dekirk’s federal lawsuit made frivolous legal arguments and sought to “hijack the busy federal courts for an improper purpose, such as to harass.”

Joliet offers former MyGrain brewery space for potential restaurant use while it looks for a developer for former Cragigale's comedy club, too.

Mayor Terry D'Arcy gives speaks about the city's near and far future in presencation to Joliet Rotary Club.

An attorney is seeking to have his client’s legal fees paid by a former Joliet mayor whose conspiracy lawsuit was dismissed in federal court in February.

Joliet is developing its first comprehensive plan since the 1950s, and the new advisory committee is expected to help get the public involved in the process.

Demolition crews are tearing down U.S.Steel buildings in Joliet last used for steel production in 2001.

Joliet City Council will decide Tuesday whether to approve a liquor license for Theodore Street ceramic studio.

A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit filed by a former Joliet mayor against two former police officials and others that alleged he was the victim of an alleged conspiracy in 2020 to subject him to criminal charges. 

A 17-member committee and more will help Joliet map out its first comprehensive plan since the 1950s.

First round of appointments to citizens' committee for Joliet comprehensive plan stirred a backlash.

President Trump on Thursday announced another round of tariffs as Will County farmers, car dealers, builders and others try to figure out how the new administration’s trade policy will affect their business.

City and U.S. Steel officials said they are moving ahead with plans for a new use of the company’s Joliet site. Former credit union building will become the Pilsen Wellness Center.

BP station along Houbolt Road in Joliet gets liquor license after mayor reverses previous denial.

The “unimaginable loss” of a Joliet family who were killed in a mass shooting one year ago continues to be “felt deeply within our department and across our community,” said Joliet’s police chief.

Arcadia CEO says cold storage facility in Joliet will supply growing demand for refrigerated grocery items.

The Joliet City Council voted 7-2 Tuesday for a Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee after two failed attempts to table the vote.

Critics say citizens board for Joliet comprehensive plan is top heavy with officials and lacking in ordinary citizens.

Joliet is proposing the establishment of a citizen advisory committee to assist the City Council in developing the city’s comprehensive plan. The ordinance will be presented at Tuesday’s regular council meeting.

The Joliet Police Department will begin using artificial intelligence technology designed to write police reports and provide language translation on the street.

The Joliet region has been a busy place in 2024, with a lot of business development, infrastructure projects and new housing coming in. But the region also saw some tragedy with a mass shooting and the death of a toddler from neglect and drugs.

NorthPoint opponents object to the city of Joliet using its eminent domain power but city officials say they're obligated by previous anniexation agreement.