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May 17, 2025
Shaw Local

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‘Whole new city’: Joliet unveils  plans for reimagined downtown

‘Whole new city’: Joliet unveils plans for reimagined downtown

Joliet eyes moving City Hall away from the river, building five-story buildings, and other options as part of its downtown redevelopment.

By Bob Okon●
May 16, 2025 at 10:28 am CDT

Crest Hill residents warned of high levels of ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water

Crest Hill residents warned of high levels of ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water

The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency sent a warning to Crest Hill residents that their drinking water contains levels of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS), also known as forever chemicals, which are higher than state standards.

By Jessie Molloy●
May 16, 2025 at 10:15 am CDT

Joliet Township trustee Ray Slattery made ‘a difference’

Joliet Township trustee Ray Slattery made ‘a difference’

Ray Slattery was on the Joliet Township board for 20 years before leaving this week along with three other trustees who were in their first terms.

By Bob Okon●
May 15, 2025 at 2:00 pm CDT

Change at the top of Will County Forest Preserve District

Change at the top of Will County Forest Preserve District

A planned change in leadership at the Forest Preserve District of Will County takes place Friday when Executive Director Ralph Schultz retires.

By Bob Okon●
May 13, 2025 at 6:30 pm CDT

Nominations open for Joliet’s annual Neighborhood Hero awards program

Nominations open for Joliet’s annual Neighborhood Hero awards program

The city of Joliet is accepting nominations until May 30 for its annual recognition of residents who better the community by sprucing up their own property.

By Bob Okon●
May 13, 2025 at 2:00 pm CDT

Program looks to boost Will County’s construction workforce

Program looks to boost Will County’s construction workforce

Applications now being accepte for new nine-week apprenticeship program designed to strengthen the local construction workforce pipeline in Will County.

By Judy Harvey●
May 12, 2025 at 7:00 am CDT

Joliet invites public to open house about downtown plans

Joliet invites public to open house about downtown plans

The open house for the Downtown Joliet Equitable Transit Oriented Development Plan us 6-8 p.m. Wednesday.

By Bob Okon●
May 12, 2025 at 6:00 am CDT

‘Families will lose’: Will County Head Start lays out how federal budget cuts could impact services

‘Families will lose’: Will County Head Start lays out how federal budget cuts could impact services

In Will County, Head Starts serves more than 800 families a year through a multi-service delivery program - with nearly 200 more on a waiting list for the program.

By Denise M. Baran-Unland●
May 11, 2025 at 8:00 am CDT

Lockport City Council OKs contract extensions for city administrator, police chief

Lockport City Council OKs contract extensions for city administrator, police chief

The City of Lockport swore in the victors of the 2025 consolidated election on Wednesday and appointed new members to multiple committees.

By Jessie Molloy●
May 09, 2025 at 10:00 am CDT

Debate swirls over Joliet police handling of Malito case, man who died in police custody

Debate swirls over Joliet police handling of Malito case, man who died in police custody

A growing public debate over the case of David Malito, who died after an encounter with police in December, moved to City Hall on Tuesday.

By Bob Okon●
May 07, 2025 at 10:27 am CDT
Joliet’s Rialto Theatre launches fundraising campaign ahead of 100th anniversary year celebrations

Joliet’s Rialto Theatre launches fundraising campaign ahead of 100th anniversary year celebrations

The Rialto Square Theatre in Joliet is getting ready for its 100th anniversary year by launching its annual funding campaign.

By Judy Harvey●
May 07, 2025 at 10:00 am CDT
Will County expands Dial-A-Ride into Plainfield and other areas

Will County expands Dial-A-Ride into Plainfield and other areas

The Will County paratransit service for seniors and people with disabilities now is available in the townships of Plainfield, Channahon and Manhattan.

By Bob Okon●
May 06, 2025 at 6:00 pm CDT

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