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City events director urges organizations and businesses planning Route 66-themed activities to post them on VisitJoliet.com.

Joliet West utilized a true team effort in toppling Lemont 58-45 at the Lincoln-Way West Shootout on Saturday.

Owner Nick J. Pena recently held a grand re-opening unveiling dramatic changes in offerings and atmosphere - green velvet, antique details, chandeliers and more martinis.

Dr. Kavitha Bhatia, president and chair of the Prime Healthcare Foundation and chief medical officer of strategy for Prime Healthcare, and Michael Mutterer, president and CEO of Silver Cross Hospital, will each serve three-year terms on the IHA board.

A new family-owned restaurant in Joliet is serving up Venezuelan and Colombian food.

Minooka trailed Plainfield North at halftime of Friday's boys basketball game, but the Indians rallied to secure a 60-52 win.

A Wilmington man has been charged with a misdemeanor offense leaving heroin accessible to a 14-year-old teen, who died last June.

Plainfield Central got back within three points of Joliet Central Friday night after trailing by as many as 20 in the first half, but the Steelmen got back on track to earn the win.

TJ Williams made his first nine shots from the field and scored 20 of his 26 points in the first half, and hot-shooting Bolingbrook blew past host Oswego East 83-54 on Friday in the Southwest Prairie Conference.

The city of Joliet agreed to pay $87,000 to a Joliet man in exchange for him dropping his claims of false arrest and excessive force against two police officers, one of whom is the son of the deputy city manager.

The property owner has replaced the lights in the house and deputies were able to complete a more thorough investigation on and inside the property, the sheriff’s office said on Friday.

Joliet Township High School District 204 administrators shared upcoming plans and challenges facing the district at the annual state of the district program.

For six hours, Joliet firefighters were at the scene of a commercial building fire on the corner of Eastern Avenue and Washington Street on Thursday.

Democratic candidates for Will County sheriff spoke at a forum on about their vision for the sheriff’s office and addressed questions on dealing with federal immigration enforcement.

A commercial building near South Eastern Avenue and Washington Street in Joliet was destroyed in a fire on Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026. Work crews were at the scene of the demolished the structure on Friday, Jan. 30, 2026.

The Orland Park urgent care offers five exam rooms, a procedure room, X-ray services and a large reception area.

Wilmington emerged victorious over Herscher with a 52-50 win in the Illinois Central Eight Conference battle on Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026.

After beginning the year with 22 straight losses, Romeoville has now won two of three contests with a win over Joliet West on Thursday.

Bolingbrook's defense led to offense as five different Raiders scored in double figures during a 72-52 win over Oswego East on Thursday night.

The front of the Jeep in Joliet was struck by Chrysler, causing both vehicles to spin, police said. The Jeep then struck a city light pole, knocking it into the roadway.

More than 100 people came to the outdoor vigil held Wednesday night for Minneapolis nurse Alex Pretti who was shot to death.

Joliet firefighters worked to extinguish a fire that started at a commercial building on the corner of Eastern Avenue and Washington Street on Thursday afternoon, Jan. 29, 2026. https://www.shawlocal.com/the-herald-news/2026/01/29/joliet-firefighters-fight-blaze-at-commercial-building/

The cause of the fire remains under investigation by the Plainfield Fire Protection District and MABAS Division 15 fire investigators.

Joliet's chief legal counsel said former Mayor Bob O'Dekirk's legal claims "have always been without merit." A federal judge has not yet ruled on a motion for sanctions against O'Dekirk's attorneys.

Rialto Square Theatre will have live music, comedy and a wedding expo this weekend, bringing entertainment for everyone to downtown Joliet.

A teen driver from Addison suffered life-threatening injuries in a Joliet crash. Police are seeking videos from the public.

Joseph Johnson, 29, has been charged with the first-degree murder of Joselynn Diaz-Garcia, 36 and Gianni Reyes, 4, who were killed on Sunday in Joliet.

As Shaw Media celebrates its 175th anniversary, we looked back at five front pages from January 29, from the rough-and-tumble era of prohibition-era crime to the modern excitement of a Super Bowl run

Peotone fought back for a 64-52 victory over Beecher on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026.

Brayden Ablin hit three triples in the first quarter alone as Plainfield South dominated Morris.

The agents wore “police” placards and patches from the Deparment of Homeland Security Investigations and the Drug Enforcement Administration, the Bolingbrook police said on Wednesday evening.

John Shadbar, 72, of plead guilty Wednesday in Will County court to charges of attempted first-degree murder and a hate crime for the May 2024 shooting of his Lockport Heights neighbor.

Firefighters from Plainfield Fire Protection District and other departments responded to a fire Wednesday at HopScotch and Vine . in downtown Plainfield.

A Kankakee County judge dismissed a lawsuit filed by a former Joliet mayor who claims he was the victim of a conspiracy in 2020 to subject him to criminal charges.

The fatal crash happened on Westbound Wilmington Peotone Road in the vicinity of 104th Ave in unincorporated Peotone on Tuesday.

A judge ruled a man charged with his wife’s 1988 murder in Will County cannot be released on an old cash bond and instead must face potential detention in jail under the SAFE-T Act.

The event starts at 7:30 p.m. in downtown Joliet on the east end of the Jefferson Street bridge.

The Joliet bridge was shut down Sunday due to what IDOT said was an electrical failure.

The Kankakee County sheriff and a Will County lawmaker would like to see all felony charges against defendants qualify them for detention under the SAFE-T Act.

He was deeply dedicated to his role. I don’t think Josh Phllips missed a single library board meeting, always proud to share the accomplishments of his team and the work happening in the Digital Media Studio

A Wilmington man will consider an offer from prosecutors in a case where he’s charged with a 2024 Scott’s Law crash that caused Illinois State Trooper Clay Carns’ death.

Lincoln-Way Central girls basketball coach Dave Campanile's wife had a baby boy early Tuesday morning, and then the Knights pulled off a 43-37 upset of Lincoln-Way West behind 11 points and 11 rebounds from Brooke Katzmann

Lincoln-Way Central's strong play over the first three quarters was enough to offset a shaky fourth quarter in the Knights 55-45 win over rival Lincoln-Way West on Tuesday.

Bolingbrook police officials said they were not aware federal agents were conducting the immigration enforcement on Tuesday and they did not provide assistance.

Repairs crews identify electrical problem but extent of needed repairs not known yet.

A Bolingbrook man accused of bringing a gun to the Will County Courthouse is facing a charges from last year of unlawful possession of a gun by felon.

District 202 administrators and staff shared progress on strategic goals and invited community input to help guide the district’s next steps.

Dr. Danique Lippens is board-certified in family medicine with clinical interests in preventive care, integrative medicine and women’s health.

The work will begin in late January and will continue through month of February.