Military veterans U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth and Illinois State Rep. Stephanie Kifowit addressed Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth comments on “warrior ethos.”

Volunteers of America Illinois on Tuesday celebrated the start of construction on Joliet apartments for women recovering from opioid addictions, a project that Mayor Terry D’Arcy said spurred his decision to run for mayor.

Lt Gov. Julianna Stratton will host a round table discussion on the impact of the Trump administration’s policies on women and women's healthcare at the Will County Health Department in Joliet.

The Lincoln-way Area Business Women’s Organization recently honored 29 young women who were the 2025 scholarship recipients.

The Will County Health Department has announced the creation of a new breastfeeding support group, called the Milk Circle.

Over the past 10 years, women have held fewer than one in 10 construction jobs. Prior to 2021, fewer than 5% of new construction apprentices in Illinois were women, according to data from the U.S. Department of Labor.

Over 250 people gathered with signs and their voices Saturday to participate in a Hands Off Rally at the Kankakee County Courthouse in protest of the policies and actions of the second President Donald Trump administration.

As the Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp general manager, June Keeley plans unique events for the team, fans, and sponsors.

Peyton Lamps took a chance opening a flower and plant shop as a young businesswoman, and her risk is paying off.

From glass collectibles to a celebration of women's history and art to concerts and theater, fun is in store in DuPage and Cook counties.

March is Women’s History Month and the Forest Preserve District of Will County will be hosting events to celebrate.

The theme of the panel at the event in Joliet is “Take Control of Your Health” and panelists will discuss women’s wellness, perimenopause/menopause, aging and mental health,

Grab your sisters, girlfriends or best gal pals and celebrate Galentine’s Day Feb. 13 with some botanical inspired mocktails at Isle a la Cache in Romeoville.

The Lincoln-Way Area Business Women’s Organization holiday auction raised approximately $38,000 for scholarships to go to local high school students.

100+ Women Who Care of Will County donated over $15,000 to Shady Oaks Camp as its last donation of 2024.

The Zonta Club of the Joliet Area plans march and rally against gender-based violence in downtown Joliet on Friday afternoon.

The Will County Health Department and the National Hookup of Black Women will host their third annual Well-Woman Day on Nov. 13.

The Joliet Area League of Women Voters will present "How to Spot Misinformation and Disinformation" on Wednesday.

A national tour addressing the maternal health crisis in the U.S. made its latest stop in Joliet.

Spooky Night Out on Sept. 14 is hosted by the Lockport Woman’s Club to benefit local charities.

Kathleen Kallan served as Will County judge from 1990 to 2006. She died Saturday at her home in Joliet.

The 65th annual Illinois Valley Women's Golf Invitational tournament was held on Sunday, Aug. 11, 2024 at Deer Park Golf Club in Oglesby.

The Will County Health Department is partnering with Mother's Milk Bank of the Western Great Lakes to open a breast milk donation depot in Joliet.

The Lincoln-Way Area Business Women’s Organization awarded the scholarships.

Apartment building would be one of two in Illinois to provide recovery housing for mothers with their children.

The Council of Catholic Women at St. Dennis Catholic Church in Lockport donated baby clothes and baby supplies for Kristina Lowman's Two Miracle Girlz NICU Sprinkles, which gives care packages to families of premature babies.

Police board approves five new officers, all female, on Monday as city continues to bolster force.

Bonnie Winfrey, president of the Zonta Club of Joliet Area, said the club has bestowed Woman of the Year award to a Zonta Club member every year since the club was founded in 1973.

The Northwest Herald recognizes the Women of Distinction award winners during a luncheon Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at Boulder Ridge Country Club, 350 Boulder Drive in Lake in the Hills. The luncheon recognized 11 women in the community as who have distinguished themselves as leaders, mentors and role models.

Connect with nature and friends new and old on a women’s camping weekend Friday, May 31 to 10 a.m. Sunday, June 2

The YWCA of the Sauk Valley held its annual Women of Achievement Luncheon on Thursday, April 18, 2024 at the Elk's Club in Dixon. The ceremony recognized women in the community who show exemplary characteristics in leadership, spirit, business and volunteerism.

GWIB will host its April luncheon with an AI consultant as a speaker from 11:15 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. April 16.

100+ WWC is a philanthropic group formed for local women who are interested in supporting their communities by contributing to Will County charities together as a group.

The Joliet Region Chamber of Commerce and Industry hosted its annual luncheon for working women featuring four female speakers in leadership roles around the community to discuss issues facing women in the workplace.

State Rep. Jeff Keicher (R-Sycamore) recognized two local leaders at the annual Emerging Women Leaders Conference and Recognition Event in Springfield.

International Women’s Day has been held annually on March 8 since 1911.

Will County is the first region in the state of Illinois to establish and prepare its mandated Domestic Violence Fatality Review Team to analyze data in domestic violence cases to better establish policy for addressing and preventing family violence.

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State Senator Meg Loughran Cappel has announced she will be hosting a collection of new purses and women's toiletries throughout February in partnership with the Will County Center for Community Concerns.

Amirrah Abou-Youssef of Joliet will receive Zonta Club of Joliet’s 2024 Woman of Distinction for her work in the area of domestic violence prevention.

The Joliet City Council on a split vote Tuesday approved a 48-apartment opioid treatment center that will be built on the former Silver Cross Hospital campus.

The event will take place from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Community Room of the Will County Health Department’s main office at 501 Ella Ave., Joliet.

Witches Night Out is a grassroots, two-day ladies night out event in October at the Jacob Henry Mansion in Joliet that benefits nonprofits that serve woman and children.

The Zonta Club of the Joliet Area celebrated its 50th Anniversary on Thursday.

Joliet Junior College announced Gary Woods II as the first coach of its new men's and women's combined wrestling program after an extended search.

Get important community health news on respiratory illnesses, women's health issues and special programs this month.

A vigil in Joliet on Thursday recognized 60 women and children who were killed in the past decade in Will County, including six victims this year whose lives tragically ended in violence.

Event at Hufford Junior High School in Joliet brings together survivors, advocates, and community leaders in a call for an end to violence against women.

100 Women Who Care's Will County chapter is hosting its first meeting of their season at Coom's Corner in Lockport on Tuesday.

The Northwest Herald recognizes the Women of Distinction award winners during a luncheon Wednesday, June 7, 2023, at Boulder Ridge Country Club, 350 Boulder Drive in Lake in the Hills. The luncheon recognized 10 women in the community as Women of Distinction