The Will County Emergency Management Agency is set to host a series of monthly webinars to help residents prepare for emergency situations.

Harper was a renowned American illustrator known for his minimalist approach. His art has been featured in Ford Times magazine and Golden Books.

The Three Rivers Association of Realtors recently announced its Top 100 Realtors in a video pinned to the top of its Facebook page.

Books range from bestsellers, lesser known titles and books by independent authors, alongside "bookish gifts."

Catch up on the week’s top Will County news in minutes. Hear the week’s 5 most popular stories, read aloud for you, for the week of Dec. 28-Jan. 3

The nonprofit organization has been located at 23907 W. Industrial Drive for more than 10 years. Wags 2 Wishes rescues abandoned, abused and sick animals and helps find new homes for them.

Seven mothers and their children ages 0 to 5 – and one apartment manager – will live in the apartment building as the mothers receive treatment for substance abuse

After rolling his ankle in the first half, Luke Gouty returned and helped Lincoln-Way West hold off Plainfield Central, 58-51.

These patrols allowed the state police to focus on preventing, detecting, and taking enforcement action in response to violations associated with impaired driving.

Mr. Auto Care is a full-service automotive repair shop with a mission beyond fixing vehicles.

This year’s free, all-ages bald eagle celebration is set for 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 10, at Four Rivers Environmental Education Center in Channahon.

City spokeswoman says vote expected "early in the new year." JCA has been told possibly Jan. 20. But no date has been set.

The title of first baby of the new year, went to baby Aaron L. of Joliet, who was born to parents Lisbeth and Carlos at 12:01 a.m. Jan. 1.

County elections, leadership changes at the Diocese of Joliet and for some large school districts are just some of the stories we will be following this year.

The Joliet Public Library's Black Road branch closed on Dec. 15. The partial reopening will provide more space for reading and browsing the library’s full collection,

Throughout 2025, the Joliet Region Chamber of Commerce & Industry brought its mission to life through a robust lineup of events, programs, and initiatives.

The report focuses on the areas of access to food and nutrition, maternal and child health, and behavior health and substance use.

The charges alleged Christopher McClinton used a counterfeit $100 to buy a lottery ticket on July 13 from a gas station in Joliet.

The long-range facility plan is broken down into three phases: facility condition assessment, educational alignment and long-range facility planning.

A 3,220-square-foot single-family residence, built in 1977, has changed hands.

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.

Start the New Year off right with a First Day Hike in one of the area's state parks or in one of the Forest Preserve District of Will County parks.

The single-family house located at 3917 Jonathan Simpson Drive in Joliet was sold on Dec. 11, for $320,000, or $175 per square foot.

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.

A Will County judge ordered a Chicago felon charged with unlawful gun possession in Joliet to remain in jail under the SAFE-T Act.

Plainfield East's KJ Miller and Alijah Little led the Bengals to a 2-2 record at the Hinsdale Central Holiday Classic

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.

A federal nutrition program, SNAP-Ed, will end this year after losing federal funding, affecting local families in Kankakee and Will counties who rely on free healthy eating education.

A 3,207-square-foot single-family house, built in 2004, has changed hands.

Students can participate in internships at local businesses such as Pace Bus, Silver Cross Hospital, the Joliet Public Library, YMCA, and more. The application deadline is Feb. 20, 2026.

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

A six-minute scoring drought led to a loss for Lockport in the quarterfinals of the Pontiac Holiday Tournament on Tuesday night.

Joliet Catholic hung tough with Quincy Notre Dame much of the State Farm Holiday Classic Small Schools title match, but had to settle for the runner-up trophy.

A Joliet man accused of posting a video threatening a Westmont Porsche warehouse will remain in jail until his next court appearance, prosecutors said.

When pushed, DePaul Prep showed exactly what it can do by putting together quick bursts of scoring at the end of the first half and in the third quarter to turn a close game into a runaway at the Pontiac Holiday Tournament on Tuesday.

The lawsuit was filed in Will County Circuit Court on behalf of Thomas Kirchner's family. OSHA is investigating the incident, according to a release.

Native plants not only help support pollinators but also filter out pollutants, help build healthy soils, and mitigate flooding.

About 50 juveniles involved in the incident despite Youth Supervision Policy at Louis Joliet Mall.

A Homer Glen man is accused of recklessly firing a gun and Will County sheriff’s deputies recovered “hundreds of rounds” of ammunition in the investigation.

Lockport found its groove in the middle quarters allowing it to collect a 65-44 win over the host school at the Pontiac Holiday Tournament on Monday.

Joliet Catholic beat Reavis 63-23 in the Peotone Blue Devils Holliday Classic championship on Monday. It was the Angels' fifth win in a row as they've already surpassed their win total from last year.

The Kiwanis Club of Joliet swore in new officers this month as it prepares for its 106th year in the community.

A Bolingbrook man has been charged with firing gunshots at two people on Christmas Eve after one of them confronted him over an alleged domestic battery incident.

A three-vehicle crash on Interstate 55 near Interstate 80 in Joliet has led to the closure of lanes but no injuries.

This past June, four men were charged in connection with a series of Oswego burglaries that occurred in 2024.

A Joliet woman faces a felony charge after she was accused of striking a man with a cane with metal spikes during an anti-Trump protest last October.

Most teams don't relish playing the early-morning opening-round game at their respective tournament. Joliet West boys basketball, however, decided to embrace that challenge in a win over Oak Park-River Forest on Monday.

Read the description of each pet to learn about it, including where it can be adopted in Will County.

The condition created a serious safety hazard, with electrical wires hanging low and the potential for the pole to fail, the Lockport Police Chief John Arizzi said