Will County

A planned change in leadership at the Forest Preserve District of Will County takes place Friday when Executive Director Ralph Schultz retires.

Former Will County correctional officer Daniel Herod has had his case for child sexual abuse continued until June. He remains held in jail.

Gov. JB Prirtzker four years ago announced Lion Electric, now closed, was coming to Joliet. On Tuesday, he announced that a different Canadian electric bus manufacturer is coming to Peoria.

The city of Joliet is accepting nominations until May 30 for its annual recognition of residents who better the community by sprucing up their own property.

The National Weather Service is monitoring the potential for severe weather across northern Illinois Thursday that could bring with it destructive hail, damaging winds and tornadoes.

ESPN on Monday releases a revised projection for the 2025 NBA Draft, now forecasting Joliet native Jeremiah Fears as a top-five selection

Bluegrass Burger Bash Day at The Curator's Cafe in Joliet features a grass-fed bluegrass burger from Hauert Farms in Elwood along with live music from 5 to 7 p.m.

Higher costs and economic uncertainty cited as reasons John Whiteside Memorial Golf Outing currently falling shot of fundraising goals needed for the Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery Memorial Squad.

Organizers of the Joliet Area African American Historic Context Study will hold the first of three community interview events on Saturday to collect information relevant to local Black history.

Lion Electric Company is auctioning off its Joliet production plant just two years after Gov. JB Pritzker joined a big grand opening celebration. Meanwhile, the Herscher school district faces uncertainty over future servicing of its 25 Lion-C electric buses.

A federal judge found the police misconduct claims in a lawsuit over the 2020 in-custody death of Eric Lurry were strong enough for trial and possibly receive a favorable verdict. 

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.

Bolingbrook police are investigating an accident that shut down portions of Boughton Road Monday morning.

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

Five couples share the pros and cons of teaching in the same school in Joliet School District 86.

Applications now being accepte for new nine-week apprenticeship program designed to strengthen the local construction workforce pipeline in Will County.

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

The Summer Outdoor Rooftop Concert Series at the Joliet Area Historical Museum opens May 17. The museum will host 11 concerts during the season.

EquipmentShare construction equipment company is opening a new operation in Rockdale south of Joliet.

A Las Vegas-based commercial real estate firm announced its interest in Bolingbrook's outdoor shopping center The Promenade.

Gallaher Sourdough is a Plainfield organic homemade sourdough baker using all organic grains.

In Will County, Head Starts serves more than 800 families a year through a multi-service delivery program - with nearly 200 more on a waiting list for the program.

Joliet Township High School District 204 has announced the Students of the Month for May from Joliet Central and Joliet West high schools.

Two new Jack in the Box restaurants will open in Will County this summer.

Joey Ancel credited Jill Carter, his kindergarten teacher at Chaney-Monge School in Crest Hill, who is now retired, with his love for teaching.

The winner may use the winnings to expand his classic car collection.

Saint Joseph Medical Center hosted an event to honor nurses and first responders in celebration of Nurses Week on Wednesday.

New Lenox is holding a “Bring on Spring" shop local promotion at more than 20 locations through Sunday.

No one was injured, but police said they found about 20 spent shell casings in the area.

Plainfield police investigation into the March 24 fire at the Larry's Diner building led to the arrest this week of two 14-yea-olds.

A Mass was held on Friday to celebrate the election of Pope Leo XIV at Cathedral of St. Raymond Nonnatus in Joliet. During the Mass, Bishop Ronald Hicks told parishioners that the new pope is "very smart and capable," and also someone who is "relatable." Hicks called Pope Leo XIV a "bridge builder" who believes in unity.

Joliet approves liquor license for future Tru by Hilton hotel outside Louis Joliet Mall.

Two vehicles and garage door hit in Black Road gunfire, but no one was found injured from shots fired at two locations on Thursday.

A 7 Brew representative told Joliet city officials that it plans to build both on Jefferson Street and Plainfield Road.

Police from across Will County joined a ceremony on Thursday honoring the 38 law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty since 1865.

Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, 69, is a member of the Augustinian religious order, a missionary and lived at the friary on the campus of Providence Catholic High School in New Lenox for one year in the 1980s

The new Elwood location allows Hardings Inc. to offer Hyundai equipment to Chicago area customers.

The Joliet Slammers have nine fan giveaway dates for their 2025 season, which begins Friday at home.

A third suspect from Chicago has been arrested on charges alleging they participated in the 2024 murder of a tattoo artist in Bolingbrook.

A Lockport music teacher at Walsh Elementary School said the education of teaching has become more dynamic and engaging for students.

Juan Figueroa and Sandy Figueroa's passion for education stems from their own childhood experiences.

Lockport Township High School drafting and architecture teacher Jeff Brown looks back on his 29 years at LTHS in his final months before retirement.

Lincoln-Way East's Rich Kolimas taught English and coached the boys basketball team for 23 years. Now, he's putting away the playbook while leaving the door open for future opportunities in the classroom

Jennifer Errthum, principal at St. Mary Immaculate Catholic School in Plainfield, said it’s rare to find someone as dedicated and compassionate as third grade teacher Lisa Phad.

A Joliet Junior College professor said she always enjoyed architecture but she never realized how much she enjoys teaching. When asked how she motivates her students, she says they motive her.

The teaching style of an award-winning Plainfield teacher can be summed up in three words: making literary connections.

Sandra Almazn makes sure each of her students at Troy Craughwell Elementary School in Joliet have their linguistic and academic needs met.

From our Thank You Teachers special section: Read letters sent by students to Will County teachers thanking them for all they do

Jeffrey Grimes once planned to be a missionary but became a teacher. He calls Joliet Central 'the heartbeat of the community.'

Lockport Township High School math teacher Mary Westberg is retiring after more than 30 years in the district.