Lincoln-Way West was able to force overtime on a buzzer-beating 3-pointer, but Plainfield North edged them out in the extra period 60-59.

The Will County Coroner's Office announced that Aron Jaime, a firefighter and EMT with the Morris Fire Protection District, died after a vehicle crash on Saturday

At the Dec. 17 Plainfield School Board meeting, board members are set to vote on changes to the high school student attendance boundaries.

The Feathered Fork, located at 20631 Renwick Road, is part of the Aurora-based JH Hospitality Group.

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

The beginning of the end to AT&T landline phone service as it was known for many decades will begin fading from existence beginning in 2027.

The "quick actions" of four Will County sheriff's deputies have been credited with saving the life of a pregnant woman who was injured in a shooting earlier this year.

Motorists need to plan for "significant delays" due to overnight ramp and lane closures along Interstate 80 in Will County all this week.

“We have a community that is working hard – and many are working multiple jobs – to make ends meet. But it’s still not enough,“ said Sarah Oprzedek, president and chief executive officer of United Way of Will County.

The drive-thru event runs from 4-5:30 p.m. at Romeoville Village Hall parking lot, 1050 W. Rodeo Road.

The 2025 Pierce Pumper comes equipped with a 750-gallon water tank and a 1,500-gallon-per-minute pump.

Each year since 2007, Westyn Genens's parents celebrated Westyn’s short life with an annual holiday toy drive for Advocate Children’s Hospital in Oak Lawn.

A retired Will County judge has been assigned to the circuit court in Cook County in response to a “shortage of judges” in the county.

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. 7-13

A single-family home in Naperville that sold for $1.14 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Will County during the past week

Business, government and leaders and residents agree Will County needs more housing, more diverse housing and housing that’s affordable. County leaders are exploring solutions to the growing problem.

Jayden Armstrong scored 11 of his 23 points in the fourth quarter to lead Joliet Catholic to a 67-61 win over Providence in boys basketball action Saturday.

The Grundy County Board approved a $6,500 monthly contract with SKK Consulting to help bridge the gap while the county seeks a new supervisor of assessments.

In the face of frigid temperatures and light snow, the city of Joliet on Saturday gave Santa a send-off to the North Pole.

The community is encouraged to donate new or gently used coats, hats, gloves and scarves for distribution to residents who need them most.

The Black Road Branch drive-thru window will open on Dec. 22 and the Joliet Public Library's downtown branch is fully open.

U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood, a Democrat representing parts of Bureau, DeKalb, Kane, Kendall, La Salle, Putnam and Will counties, has opened a new constituent office in DeKalb, according to a news release.

Take time for yourself during a mindful, naturalist-led hike, followed by warm beverages and views of the Des Plaines River.

The Will County Emergency Management Agency maintains a list of warming centers on its website but recommends people call ahead.

The Will County Sheriff’s Office said two men have been charged in connection with a home invasion that involved the robbing of woman at gunpoint in her home.

Although Will County is one of the top producers of single-family homes in Illinois, some population groups struggle to find any housing to fit their needs and budgets.

Jack Carroll scored 15 points to help lead Ottawa to a 41-29 win over Morris on Friday.

Brady Pettigrew and TJ Williams shook off slow starts to score 22 and 20 points, respectively, and Bolingbrook rallied to beat previously undefeated Oswego East 69-59 on Friday in Bolingbrook.

A Plainfield man is facing misdemeanor charges after he was accused of threatening a family member with a knife, crashing his vehicle into a light pole and yelling at someone while waving a firearm.

Suspects in the Homer Glen home invasion and robbery of a 73-year-old woman had fled from police and crashed their vehicle in Joliet Township.

A Valley View District 365U apecial education paraprofessional, Jennifer Cooper, has been nominated by the state of Illinois for the prestigious RISE Award from the U.S. Department of Education.

Evelyn Grace Kamer, a sophomore at Lincoln-Way Central High School in New Lenox and member of student council, will portray St. Lucia – also known as the Queen of Light – at the festival.

"Driving impaired isn’t just dangerous; it’s unacceptable. We’ll be out in full force, and no excuses will be accepted," said Joliet Police Chief Bill Evans.

Maxine Boykin, the first Black female officer for the Joliet Police Department, died on Nov. 26 at 90. Her son, Mark Boykin Sr., 64, said he had been “blessed” with a loving mother.

Enter your income to see the maximum much you should spend on housing in Will County. Or see how much you would need to make to afford a home. Just enter the price.

It was far from pretty, but all that ultimately matters is that Joliet West defeated Romeoville Thursday evening and picked up more wisdom along the way.

A Joliet teenager has been charged with four additional counts of burglary and two counts of criminal damage to property following the investigations related to burglaries of local businesses, Joliet police said

A Joliet man was arrested after allegedly stealing a car and then fleeing Joliet police

Elwood Community Consolidated School District 203 has selected Dr. Matt Swick as its new superintendent, starting on July 1, 2026.

The incident was reported on Monday in the 200 block of Munroe Street in Joliet.

Charges were filed last week against a Plainfield Township man following a Will County Sheriff’s Office investigation of a shooting that was reported on June 5.

Singer Chris Isaak and the Joliet American Legion Band will perform at Joliet's Rialto Square Theatre this weekend.

The Morris Police Department said Thursday that officers have arrested Teveon Wallace, 29, of Joliet, after he fled police during a traffic stop.

Antoinette Walker, 54, of Lockport said her monthly rent is going up Jan. 1 – again – and will be at $1,450. She works two jobs, “and I’m still struggling,” she said. First of a three-part series examining housing affordability and access in Will County

Troy Township has scheduled two open houses in January to discuss the details of its proposed March referendum which would provide a single waste hauling service contract for unincorporated residents.

Joliet Police say Melinda Hall was last seen wearing a black winter coat and white shoes and carrying a red duffle bag and gray backpack.

After going 31-3 last season, Nazareth has begun the year 8-0 with a 68-32 win over Joliet Catholic on Wednesday being the latest win.

The 2026 budget for Joliet “holds the line on property taxes for the second consecutive year," according to city officials. The city council is expected to vote on the budget next week.

The restaurant, also known by its former name – Babe’s Hot Dogs – serves a wide variety of sandwiches, soups, salads, wraps and its legendary Daisy Brand hot dogs, which Babe’s owner Tim Reilly said he’s used “from day one.”

Officers responded to the shooting on Dec. 6 in the 500 block Ohio Street in Joliet.