St. Patrick's Day is Tuesday, March 17 but Irish fun begins with parades and parties across northern Illinois March 7 and continue through March 17.

From Capitol News Illinois: Eighteen former Department of Justice attorneys signed onto an amicus brief arguing the Trump administration has no legal authority to demand voter registration data from Illinois

The Morris Police Department announced Tuesday that Marshall Szpara, 22, of Seneca, has been charged with first degree murder and other charges in relation to a shooting early Saturday morning.

Despite a weekslong delay in the legislative calendar in Springfield, Gov. JB Pritzker on Tuesday expressed optimism with progress on a pending Bears stadium deal in Springfield

Chicago Bears center Drew Dalman will reportedly retire at the age of 27. The news comes after he completed his first season with the Bears and earned his first Pro Bowl honors last year.

From Capitol News Illinois: A spokesperson for Bill Clinton quickly clarified the testimony, saying the former president was referring to a trip he took with Pritzker to Africa in 2008 for the Clinton Foundation, but it was not on Epstein’s plane and Epstein wasn’t present

Joliet Township High School District 204 recognized 94 of its high school students from the class of 2026 for earning the prestigious Illinois State Scholar distinction.

The Chicago Bears have major needs on the defensive line this offseason and last week's NFL Scouting Combine showed what could be available in April's draft. Here are five defensive linemen who could be in play for the Bears.

The single-family home located at 13035 Grande Pines Boulevard in Plainfield was sold on Feb. 17, for $680,000, or $200 per square foot.

A semitrailer driver has been charged with driving under the influence and fleeing the scene of a Romeoville crash that damaged a pregnant woman’s vehicle

The City of Morris announced the bands that will participate in the Summer Concert starting Thursday, May 28.

Eric L. Jones, 54, faces a sentence of between six to 30 years in prison. He is set to be sentenced on April 2.

The U.S. war in the Middle East "will affect oil prices significantly because of the uncertainty,” said Oguzhan Batmaz, assistant professor of economics at Lewis University in Romeoville

From Capitol News Illinois: Illinois lawmakers are calling for an independent commission to investigate Illinois-linked crimes connected to international sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein.

A US strike that killed Iran’s supreme leader and sparked a growing war was years in the making, said a Northern Illinois University expert who has studied US–Iran tensions

From Capitol News Illinois: A federal judge ordered the release of 32 people detained by federal immigration agents without warrants or probable cause during "Operation Midway Blitz." Those people must be released by March 5 at noon

From Capitol News Illinois: Comptroller Susana Mendoza is endorsing Lake County Treasurer Holly Kim to be her successor

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

From Capitol News Illinois: State Sen. Sue Rezin is hoping the uproar over road funding will create unity among downstate politicians as they seek solutions. “Downstate needs to be made whole,” Rezin said. “We need to be made whole because we have crumbling roads and bridges.”

The married singer-songwriters will perform at the downtown Joliet theatre March 7, 2026.

Hours for Jitters at the Bay Coffee House for residents and the public are 7 a.m. to noon daily and select evenings from 5 to 7 p.m.

All four candidates vying to be the Democratic nominee for Illinois comptroller in the March 17 primary currently hold a variety of public offices.

The work will be carried out in several stages but initially will require lane closures in both directions of Chicago Street between McDonough Street and Doris Avenue, according to IDOT.

After a promising first season with Ben Johnson last year, the Chicago Bears believe Caleb Williams will take "significant strides" this offseason

Donors may access the telethon in person and through the Easterseals Joliet Region website. Service areas include Will, Grundy, Kendall, Kankakee, Ford and Iroquois counties.

Scientific research has revealed a marked increase in heart attacks and strokes in the days following this time change each year, the American Heart Association said

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 Feb. 22-28

Coal City dominated Vandalia 43-23 for a repeat title in the IHSA Class 1A Dual Team State championship on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026, completing a perfect 40-0 dual team season. See the photos from the meet.

Proceeds from the event go to fund small grants to local agencies that support Zonta’s mission to build a better world for women and girls.

Lincoln-Way East’s Nate Jackson finishes fourth in diving at the IHSA State Meet, and more in Saturday’s roundup.

A single-family home in Naperville that sold for $1.3 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Will County over the past week.

IC Catholic defeated Providence Catholic in the IHSA Class 2A Dual Team State championship on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026.

From Capitol News Illinois: A new bill introduced to the Illinois Senate would prohibit law enforcement agencies in Illinois from hiring individuals who serve as federal immigration officers for the U.S. Department of Immigration and Customs between Jan. 20, 2025 and Jan 20, 2029

Mr. and Ms. J is a longstanding tradition of selecting two high school seniors who best represent the ideal students of Joliet Central Campus.

Julian Rosario, 35, of Channahon, was pronounced dead after a shooting in the 100 block of Washington Street in Morris at around 1 a.m. Saturday.

Democratic representatives across northern Illinois say President Donald Trump violated the Constitution by launching a military strike against Iran Saturday morning

Prospective homebuyers considering the real estate market had a range of options in various neighborhoods throughout the region during the past week. We outline recent property sales in Will County, all of which featured properties at the price point of $400,000 or under.

Ten Lockport Township High School District 205 teachers and Administrators were recognized by the Illinois State Board of Education with Those Who Excel Awards.

The Bolingbrook Health Center's recent expansion provides additional on-site prenatal and maternal health services.

St. Francis led Joliet Catholic by 15 with two minutes left in the third only for the Hilltoppers to get back within three in the final period. The Spartans ultimately held on 58-54 to make the sectional semis.

When the final buzzer sounded, Lemont had secured its second consecutive triumph holding its opponent under 30 points, as smothering defense for all 32 minutes propelled Lemont to a 42-29 victory over Glenbard South on Friday night in the Class 3A Fenton Regional final.

Led by TJ Williams' 22 points, Bolingbrook placed four players in double digits and another with nine to beat Plainnfield East 83-60 and win the Class 4A Oswego Regional title

Lockport used an 27-1 scoring run in the first half to earn a decisive 58-30 win over Joliet West in the title game of the Lockport Class 4A Regional.

From Capitol News Illinois: House Bill 4333 aims to lower the legal blood-alcohol content limit from 0.08 to 0.05 for DUIs. Illinois would be only the second state to do so, following in Utah’s steps

Dining at a local fish fry is a traditional part of Lent for many Will County residents.

A single-family home in Crete that sold for $375,000 tops the list of the best real estate deals in Will County in the past week.

Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles revamped his offensive line last offseason into one of the best units in the NFL. Can he do the same with the defensive line this time around?

Beyond the local favorites and hidden gems, a handful of suburban restaurants offer a touch of celebrity.

From Capitol News Illinois: Citing high prescription drug prices, lawmakers and activists are reviving a dormant push to create an Illinois prescription drug affordability board

A single-family home located at 1018 Butterfield Circle E in Shorewood changed ownership on Feb. 13.