Donavyn Simmons, Jayden Armstrong and Danny Cervantes all scored in double figures Friday as Joliet Catholic tripped Carmel 56-48 in boys basketball action.

The Plainfield Fire Protection District responded to a fatal, single-car crash Friday morning near County Line Road and Route 126.

“You have to be able to deal with customers and you have to deal with the elements," said Will County resident Mike Maloney of his nearly 42 years with the U.S. Postal Service.

This annual adults-only night of entertainment, dinner, games and live and silent auctions will support the St. Mary Immaculate Parish School community.

The 3rd District Appellate Court affirmed the SAFE-T Act detention of a Glendale Heights man charged with attempted murder of a Joliet police officer in 2023. The case still awaits trial.

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.

A dozen speakers spoke out against the proposed closure of A.O. Marshall Elementary School in Joliet during a public hearing on Thursday.

Landon Norris scored a career-high 22 points to lead Morris' boys basketball team to a 63-53 win over Plano.

A suburban congressional candidate’s name was struck from upcoming primary ballots Thursday because the Illinois State Board of Elections decided her petitions fell one signature short of the legally required 799.

A trailer bill tweaking some parts of the state’s transit rescue bill could surface when the General Assembly reconvenes, legislative leaders said Wednesday at a City Club Chicago forum.

Democratic U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly is calling for the head of U.S. Department of Homeland Security Kristi Noem to be removed from office.

Owners of Sharks in Crest Hill plans to open at two major Joliet intersections next to a Dunkin' and in a former 7/11.

The northbound lanes of Interstate 55 and Frontage Road in Romeoville have been reopened following a fatal crash involving a 20-year-old man.

Coal City is currently ranked No. 1 in Class 1A by illinoismatmen.com, while Providence is No. 2 in Class 2A and Joliet Catholic No. 2 in Class 3A

Casa Catrina will replace the MyGrain Brewery brewpub, which closed in August 2023.

Four Rivers Environmental Education Center will host Eagle Watch, which includes plenty of family activities, on Saturday, Jan. 10.

Cases of flu and other respiratory illnesses are at an increased level after the holidays in Will County, with local hospitals seeing admissions rise.

Joliet Public Schools District 86 is hosting a meeting at Issac Singleton Elementary Thursday to discuss the possible closure of A.O. Marshall Elementary school next year.

The annual event in downtown Joliet featured New Orleans-style music, food and street entertainment.

While Joliet Central lost to Crete-Monee by 15 Wednesday night, there have been signs of growth from the young Steelmen squad in recent games.

The project has closed lanes at the Hennepin Drive intersection.

U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood told reporters on Wednesday that federal immigration enforcement leaders did not see “high levels” of U.S. citizens being detained “as a problem.”

A candidate for a largely West suburban congressional seat was struck from the March 17 primary ballot Wednesday because of petition problems while another in the 11th district will keep his spot.

City moves beyond cash-only payments but also now will collect 24/7 for parking at the downtown deck.

Compass Tax Advisors offer a wide range of tax preparation and financial services for individuals, families and small businesses.

Participants complete nature-themed challenges at Will County forest preserves throughout the year and are entered into random prize drawings.

Baxter & Woodman engineering firm will use software to assess the village’s entire 360-mile pedestrian network

The redesign is meant to consolidate the previously disconnected collection of offices occupied by the school’s deans, counselors, social workers, and mental health professionals into a shared, centralized space.

CITGO is no longer is connected with the Nicolás Maduro regime, according to the its website. And in December, CITGO was sold to Amber Energy for $5.9 billion. But Venezuela is rejecting the sale.

A Joliet man was arrested after he was accused of robbing about $5,000 worth of collectible Funko Pop figurines from a 55-year-old man. 

Eiden Kubilius scored all 10 of his points in the final two minutes to stage a magnificent comeback for Lincoln-Way West over Lincoln-Way East.

Minooka's girls basketball team held Joliet West to single digits in every quarter Tuesday in a 62-32 win.

Joliet let the last agreement lapse in 2019 and then annexed land for the controversial NorthPoint Development warehouse plan.

Joliet West appeared to be on the brink of letting a potential win get away from them on Tuesday, but Aamir Shannon wouldn't let it happen as the Tigers second half regroup allowed them to claim a 53-35 win.

Potential buyers can attend a public preview from 3 to 6 p.m. Jan. 13 at the former restaurant to inspect the auction items before bidding. More information is at Grafe Auction’s website, grafeauction.com.

Hollywood Casino Joliet’s Gala Giveaway is valued at $60,000.

It comes from librarians who rearrange shelves, think of programs, and rethink services because they believe the library can always reach and help more people.

Officers responded to the shooting about Sunday in the 1100 block of Clement Street, said Joliet Police Sgt. Dwayne English.

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 crew of firefighters remained on the scene overnight with the sprinkler system out of service to ensure there are no flare ups, the Joliet Fire Department said.

Firefighters found smoke and flames showing from the rear of the house. No residents were home at the time of the fire, the Joliet Fire Department said.

A Will County judge may decide on Jan. 12 whether a former Crest Hill resident will stay in jail while he awaits trial on charges that alleged he killed his wife in 1988.

Naveah Wright had a game-high 21 points as Joliet Central saw four players reach double digits in a 68-47 win over Joliet Catholic

A public hearing will be Tuesday on first boundary agreement since 2019. The gap between agreements with Joliet and Elwood made the NorthPoint annexation possible

Providence Catholic is 16-2 on the season, Lockport is looking strong and more in the Herald-News Girls Basketball Notebook.

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

2026 marks a new capital program for the Illinois Tollway and votes on whether to increase tolls.

The Joliet Township government and the Will County Center for Community Concerns are offering free tax preparation services for qualified residents for the fifth consecutive year.

The Chicago area has been a fertile ground for Winter Olympians over the years, from champion figure skaters to fearless ski jumpers.

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,