Both full-time temporary and hourly on-call positions are available to help maintain more than 45,000 lane miles statewide during the winter months, according to IDOT.

The Holly Club of Joliet will host its final fundraiser on June 10. The club typically donated $40,000 to organizations in the community.

Following these steps can help trees recover from winter damage, boost their health, and promote strong roots and lush leaves throughout the spring and beyond.

Walt’s Ice Cream in Joliet traditionally opens for the ice cream season on March 1. Customers didn't mind Saturday's cold or flurries.

Due to the extreme cold, Joliet Public Schools District 86 will have an e-learning day on Tuesday.

The Joliet area was blanketed by gentle but abundant snow showers on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025, throughout the city.

Inches of snow started accumulating around McHenry County Wednesday.

Waste Management is changing its curbside collection schedule in Joliet on Wednesday because of the winter storm expected to hit the region.

Enjoy a day on the slopes and trails at these downhill and cross-country skiing locations in the suburbs and northwest Illinois.

Snow carvers have started carving their 15 massive snow sculptures on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025, for America’s Snow Sculpting Invitational during Winterfest in Lake Geneva. Winterfest, runs through Feb, 2, 2025. The warm and rainy weather has slowed down the carving of the snow.

Whimsical ice sculptures and live carving will be winter attractions at the weekend Downers Grove Ice Festival from Jan. 31-Feb. 2.

The University of Illinois Extension says its new Four Seasons Gardening webinar series will begin on Feb. 11 with two new winter sessions.

A Wednesday night fire began in the basement of a Joliet residence when someone tried to thaw out frozen water pipes with a blow torch, according to the Joliet Fire Department.

Joliet Public Schools District 86 recognized its fourth grade students for leading a sock drive benefitting MorningStar Mission.

Skiers and snowboarders that to the slopes at Wilmot Mountain Ski Resort on Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025, in Wilmot, Wisconsin.

Experience the magic of winter in the Lake County Forest Preserves.  From ice skating and sledding to peaceful cross-country skiing, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

Anglers took to the ice on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025, to try and catch some fish on Crystal Lake.

One thing that gets me through the winters in Joliet is the Danish concept of comfort, coziness and the simple things in life, referred to as hygge. The Joliet Public Library can be a place to experience that and disconnect.

Morrison’s Winter Park officially opened Saturday, Jan. 11, offering ice skating, hockey goals, and a fire pit to keep warm. A sledding hill is also on site.

The Downtown Joliet Winter Rewards Program continues through February. More than 20 shops and restaurants are participating in the program.

The Joliet Noons Lions club recently distributed 24 blankets and 12 sleeping bags St. Vincent DePaul to assist the homeless.

Last week’s smattering of snow wasn’t much to make a fuss about for northern Illinois residents, but for a Florida family visiting Morrison it was all that and more when they visited the sledding hill at Morrison's Winter Park on Friday, Jan. 3, 2025.

With snow in the forecast, here are some reminders about safe driving habits in winter conditions, and what to do if you are stranded in your vehicle in a snow storm.

Mark your calendars now with the dates of Forest Preserve District of Will County’s events and programs in the new year.

Join the Forest Preserves Ranger Police for a snowmobile safety course from 8 a.m.to 5 p.m. Jan. 18 at the Operations and Public Safety Facility, 19808 W. Grand Ave., Lake Villa.

As we get deeper into winter, it is important for dog owners to be mindful of these safety tips before exposing their pets to cold, snow and ice.

There are some steps to try to get perennial potted plants through the tough winter months and enjoy them again come spring.

Will County agencies collaborate to meet increasing needs of many Joliet area residents facing challenges in gaining permanent housing.

Despite the construction in downtown Joliet, many businesses showed holiday cheer through their window decorations in December.

Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie trailheads, trails and hunting areas will remain open during this time.

Here are five ways to ensure the holidays are merry and bright for people and pets in need in Will County.

Choose curling, cross-country skiing, ice fishing and snowmobiling to make winter weekends a blast.

The first snowfall of the season in the forecast for this week. Illinois Department of Transportation offers these winter driving tips, including don't follow snow plows too closely.

The first snowfall of the season blankets Will County on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024.

Sunday, Dec. 1, through Tuesday, Dec. 31, on designated Will County forest preserve trails, run a virtual 5K. Choose one of 11 designated trails to run your own race in December.

St. Joseph’s Holiday Craft Fair and Market will be held from 10 a.m.-3 p.m., on Saturday at, St. Joseph’s Park, 700 Theodore St., Joliet. Free parking and admission.

The Will County Center for Community Concerns will provide holiday food baskets for 125 income-eligible families with children 16 years of age and younger.

The Will County Center for Community Concerns has announced eligibility requirements and application rules for funding through the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program.

Pilcher Park in Joliet remains an active place during the winter with programs and events for all ages.

While the snow and cold were unwelcome by many over the past few weeks, the Joliet Nordic Ski Club members were pleased as it meant they were able to host a race for the first time in 6 years.

You don't have to travel out of state to enjoy a day on the slopes or trails.

The Trackman Planetarium at Joliet Junior College offers a full schedule of programs throughout January. Free events are held Tuesday and Thursday evenings.Planetarium shows include

The Park Forest man had been shoveling snow while the 59-year-old man was outside of his residence, according to the Will County Coroner’s Office.

As Northern Illinois remains under a wind chill advisory through 9 a.m Wednesday, Will County schools have announced they will remain closed again on Tuesday. Many will be implementing online learning plans.

From warnings to advisories, the National Weather Service and other government agencies issue a wide-range of messages and updates during winter months. Here's a breakdown on what each of these mean.

High winds and blowing snow can make for hazardous driving across Will County. Icy conditions in some places. Temperatures will fall into the teens by Saturday afternoon and highs for the day will remain in single digits through Tuesday. Wind chills will drop well below zero.

The winter storm hitting the region Friday and into Saturday is causing cancellations and closings in Will County, in addition to schools.

Weather is the reason the city of Crest Hill is suspending garbage collection service on Friday and Saturday.

Shaw Local News Network readers from throughout northern Illinois sent in these weather photos from Friday's winter storm

Most McHenry County school districts have shut down or moved to remote learning because of Friday's winter storm