Sought Out Grounds, a new coffee shop in downtown Joliet that opened in May, has rebranded with an emphasis on hosting live events.

Democratic candidates vying for outgoing U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin’s seat say tariffs under U.S. President Donald Trump has hurt small businesses and farmers.

C&C Vision Gallery in Joliet . in Joliet offers bilingual staff, medical and refractive eye exams, diagnosis and treatment of dry eye syndrome, contact lens expertise and a wide variety of frames to fit a wide variety of budgets.

The funding can be used to assist eligible Will County residents with payment for natural gas, propane, and electric bills and furnace repairs or replacements for inoperable heating systems for low- income homeowners and renters.

The outdoor sale will take place on the United Methodist Church of New Lenox campgrounds and feature between 75 and 100 vendor booths.

The Goodfellas Cigar Lounge Facebook page describes the business as a tobacco store and hookah lounge featuring “the largest selection of cigars in the Joliet area.”

Collins Street in Joliet was packed and alive with music, flags and floats with the return of the Fiestas Patrias Mexican Independence Day Parade. 

A Kankakee County judge will preside over a lawsuit case filed by the former Joliet mayor who claims he was the victim of a conspiracy that led to his election loss.

The City of Joliet Fiestas Patrias Mexican Independence Day Parade takes place on Collins Street on Sept. 13, 2025.

Trinity Services began in 1950 when a group of parents started a school for their children, who had developmental disabilities and no options for education. By 2017, Trinity Services had become a statewide organization with 1,200 employees and a $56 million budget.

Whether you’re an artist, a music lover, or simply looking for a family-friendly way to spend some time, the Joliet Public Library's FAME event promises something for everyone.

Morning Delight Cafe is located at 2400 Caton Farm Road in Crest Hill.

Lockport-based nonprofit Give Back, founded by former resident Bob Carr, opened a new office in the city's historic downtown this month and hopes to expand its outreach in the community.

This is the second time the Illinois Department of Transportation has delayed the reopening of the Ruby Street bridge in downtown Joliet.

What is typically one of the biggest parades in Joliet coincides with the start of a big federal crackdown on illegal immigration coming to Chicago and aimed primarily at Mexicans and other Hispanics.

Federal authorities grabbed two people in Joliet on Thursday, although it’s not clear why, according to local immigrant advocacy groups.

City Hall promotes support of downtown sculpture amid public opposition. The dome project is on the Joliet City Council agenda posted late Friday afternoon.

The Valley View School District 365-U board and teachers union have reached a tentative contract agreement, avoiding a strike that was otherwise scheduled to begin Monday.

The free event for people and pets will take place 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 16020 Illinois Rt. 59 in Plainfield.

Joliet will sound of its sirens on Thursday, Friday and Monday for a series of tests and maintenance.

Joliet Public Schools District 86 Superintendent Dr. Theresa Rouse has served in the role since summer 2016, after spending most of her career in California schools. She will leave after her contract ends in 2027.

Joliet Central High School was briefly put on lockdown Thursday morning due to police activity in the surrounding area. Joliet police said the incident involved a suspect who fled during a traffic stop.

Former Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn spoke about an exhibit honoring fallen soldiers at the Will County Courthouse in Joliet and mourned the death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

Former Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn honored service members at the opening of the “Portrait of a Soldier” exhibit at Will County Courthouse on Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025.

Illinois State Police Troop 3 said there were no injuries following a two-vehicle crash on Ill. Route 50 at County Line Road (the Will/Kankakee County line) on Sept. 6.

Clean out the garage and recycle your bicycle with the Forest Preserve District of Will County.

The Fiesta en el Bicentennial Park is set for Saturday, Sept. 13 in Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park.

Performers include Richard Marx, Enuff Z'Nuff, Billy Branch with Elevation and more at the Sept. 14 ceremony.

From national touring acts at a rock club to public orchestral shows in the park, there’s an event for everyone happening in downtown Joliet.

The workshop is 5-7:30 p.m. on Sept. 17 at Joliet West High School.

The Will County Health Department has released a list of new locations for its free Narcan distribution program red boxes.

State health officials have announced the first human case of West Nile Virus in Will County for 2025. Mosquitoes with the virus have been found in 11 communities across the county.

A Venezuelan national will remain in the Will County jail in a case where he’s charged with selling fake grenades during an undercover operation. 

Recyclepalooza on Saturday is the first of five events around the county this fall that allows for recycling of hazardous waste, electronics and even pumpkins.

The Will County Sheriff’s Office improperly denied a request seeking records of an investigation that led to a theft charge against the former chief executive of Big Brothers Big Sisters, according to the Illinois Attorney General’s Office.

Food pantries across northern Illinois anticipate an increase in demand as a result of almost $200 billion in cuts in the next 10 years to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. The cuts are part of the “One Big, Beautiful Bill Act.”

The Bolingbrook Police Department plans to continue complying with an Illinois law that limits their cooperation with immigration authorities following concerns over a federal crackdown in Chicago. 

Attorneys for Will County Board Member Jacqueline Traynere plan to mount a “vigorous defense” and expect a “favorable outcome” in her misdemeanor computer tampering case.

Attendees will “take a culinary tour of Lockport’s eateries” and visit local landmarks during the event, which runs on Sunday, Sept. 14

The free child car seat safety check will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sept. 20 at the north parking lot of the Will County Public Safety Complex, 16911 W. Laraway Road, Joliet. 

A Harvey man who was 16 when he shot a young New Lenox man in the back while he was running away from him will serve 45 years in prison for his murder. 

The Ruby Street bridge in downtown Joliet is now set to reopen Friday, Sept. 12, the Illinois Department of Transportation said Thursday.

Valley View School District 365U continues its search for a new superintendent while hoping to avoid a teacher's strike.

The Sept. 14 forum for Democratic candidates is being held by Illinois Democratic Women of Will County at the IBEW Local 176 Hall in Joliet.

This restaurant will be located near the corner of 135th Street and Route 59 in Plainfield, according to a news release from Portillo’s.

Learn basic drumming techniques and how to create authentic rhythms at the Four Rivers Environmental Education Center in Channhon on Thursday.

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

First prize for Rotary Club of Joliet’s 2025 Cash Raffle is $10,000. Raffle kicks off Tuesday.

Alumni are asked to meet at Spartan Stadium to join the Marching Spartans on the field for the national anthem and the school fight song.

One person died and another was injured in the early Sunday morning collision.