State lawmakers in Will County spoke at a Joliet casino about the recent passage of the largest budget in state history and the possibility of making adjustments to the budget later this year.

The Forest Preserve District of Will County has made its first major land acquisition under its 2025–2030 Capital Improvement Program, purchasing a large parcel in Custer Township.

U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood, D-Naperville, is seeking federal funding for the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation to build a government office on tribal land, according to a news release from her office.

The Nature Foundation of Will County's latest donation will go toward education programming and public engagement at the Will County forest preserves.

More than 30 people attended a meeting in Joliet organized by neighbors of a future JCA stadium, including two people with school connections who gave some insight into the project.

The Joliet City Council unanimously approved a settlement agreement on Friday to resolve litigation involving the city and two warehouse developers.

Joliet has called a special City Council for 9 a.m. Friday to vote on a legal settlement in the disputes between the city, CenterPoint Properties and NorthPoint Development.

Jayne Berhnard, a planner employed by the city of Joliet since 2017, has been promoted to the position of planning director.

The city of Joliet has not had an inspector general since Sean Connolly's contract was terminated in January 2024. The city manager announced Wednesday that Stephen DiNolfo has been hired for the job.