Will County

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

Illinois State Police Troop 3 announced the results of roadside safety checks held in Cook, DuPage, Kane, and Will counties during May.

The mother of a 13-year-old boy killed in a shooting in Joliet said he was a “very nice kid” who was “very joyful.” The family has a GoFundMe to help with funeral costs.

The city of Joliet announced Tuesday that Raynor Avenue will be closed at Six Corners starting Monday for a pavement project.

A Lyft driver from Joliet has been charged with criminal sexual assault of a woman who was a passenger in his vehicle in Lockport.

A Joliet man has been charged with recklessly firing a gun into the ground on May 31 and putting two people in danger.

Wilmington's postseason run came to an end as the Wildcats fell 4-0 to Eureka in the IHSA Class 2A Geneseo Super-Sectional on Monday, June 2, 2025.

A Georgia woman has been charged with stealing money by posing as a Will County sheriff’s sergeant and claiming a woman owed money for missing jury duty.

The work zone on outbound Interstate 55 at Joliet Road in Bolingbrook has been reconfigured, according to IDOT. The project is expected to be completed by end of this year.

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.

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.

A Homer Glen father and mother face a new charge of first-degree murder that alleged they failed to seek timely medical care for their 2-year-old child who was suffering from a drug overdose that led to their death.

Legislation to save public transit from a $771 million budget shortfall passed the Illinois Senate Saturday but fizzled in the House, leaving concerns about massive cuts to Metra, Pace and the CTA.

The Herald-News presents this week’s Pets of the Week. Read the description of each pet to find out about it, including where it can be adopted in Will County.

The Will County Sheriff’s Office issued 108 citations during the Memorial Day “Click It or Ticket” enforcement period.

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

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

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.

Spizzirri Reptile Rescue & Rehabilitation in Kankakee County is well-known for its educational programming, which helps support the rescue.

Minooka Community High School’s committee for the Athletic Hall of Fame has announced its Class of 2025 inductees.

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

A bill pending in Springfield would ease the way for Will County to get land for 143rd Street construction in Homer Township, but some county board members are trying to slow it down.

U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood spoke with constituents in Joliet on Saturday, accompanied by fellow Democrat Congressman Maxwell Frost of Florida. The pair discussed the proposed Republican budget bill and how social services, veterans and job programs will be impacted.

Following a membership vote, Rotary Club of Joliet President Diane Cepela announced the recipient,

Troy Community Consolidated School District 30-C recognized its April 2025 Students of the Month at its monthly board meeting.

The city of Joliet has five proposals for former MyGrain space, and Mistwood wants to extend its lease at the Grand Ballroom.

The Will County Resource Recovery and Energy Division will host the Book Reuse and Recycling Event Friday through Sunday. More than 80,000 books found new homes last year.

A caller claimed to a New Lenox resident they were "involved in an accident and they were in jail," police said. The resident ended up transferring $20,000 in the form of various cryptocurrencies.

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

A New Lenox man using a dating service spoke with someone he believed was an adult woman until her purported father claimed she was a minor and demanded money, otherwise he would report him, police said.

The Bicentennial Bluffs Neighborhood Association in Joliet will hold its a annual spring community cleanup. Volunteers will meet at 10 a.m. Saturday at the St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church gym.

Shorewood resident Jacquie Secrest has been named Morris Hospital’s Fire Starter of the Month for her role as a Service Excellence Liaison.

Chet's Hair Studio took root on Jefferson Street 70 years ago and will celebrate its milestone anniversary on Sunday. The community is invited.

The Boys and Girls Club of Joliet recently renovated its second floor as a community space for teens and a dedicated location for teen programming.

The Forest Preserve District of Will County has come up with a unique way to remind visitors about the risk of car break-ins and how to prevent them this summer.

A man has been charged with stealing a crucifix, candles and a towel on Sunday from St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Wilmington.

Wilmington bested Chicago Christian 7-2 in the IHSA Class 2A Beecher Sectional semifinal on Thursday, May 29, 2025.

Dayla Wilson is the new branch manager of the Boys & Girls Club of Joliet. Wilson's father is a former member and he worked at the club in the '70s.

Enjoy live music Saturday at the Joliet Area Historical Museum as part of the museum's 2025 Summer Outdoor Rooftop Concert Series.

A new plan to reform public transit that emerged Wednesday in the General Assembly would establish the Northern Illinois Transportation Authority in place of the Regional Transportation Authority and create one universal fare system.

A family-owned Savarino’s Pizza is closing the doors on its Shorewood location on Sunday.

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

The new Joliet casino will open months ahead of schedule, Penn Entertainment said

Gov. JB Pritzker says federal government has assured continued funding for project in Will County aimed at blocking Asian carp from Great Lakes.

A complete makeover transformed the former village hall building into the new breakfast and lunch restaurant, which soon will add a dinner menu for evening service. A free monthly breakfast for veterans is one of the special perks.

Hikers and kayakers will find special programs for them at Will County forest preserves this week.

Biggby Coffee quick service coffee shop in Shorewood is now under new ownership, according to the village of Shorewood.

An 11-year-old child was flown to a hospital in Maywood for treatment of his injuries when his electric dirt bike collided with a pickup truck in Joliet.