The report focuses on the areas of access to food and nutrition, maternal and child health, and behavior health and substance use.

City manager pointed to "jerry-rigged" system while urging approval for new stage lighting system. City also is looking for a new park manager.

Federal officials have filed a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of an Illinois law that blocks federal immigration agents from conducting civil arrests in state courthouses.

Forest preserve visitor centers also will be closed starting at noon on Wednesday and all day on Friday.

The top prosecutor in Kendall County said “usurping federal authority is always a bad idea” when he was asked about a recent state law blocking federal agents from making civil arrests in state courthouses. 

The city is developing an expanding special events staff, but director was not consulted about future of Taste of Joliet.

The new Serenity Landing project received full support of the Lockport City Council on Wednesday, with one minor adjustment to the zoning.

Twenty people showed up at a Joliet City Council meeting to object to plans for a data center that was not on the council agenda. A state report warns Illinois data centers are sucking up the state's available electricity.

At the Dec. 15 Plainfield Village Board meeting, trustees unanimously approved an ordinance increasing water and sewer fees. This is the first increase since Feb. 1, 2021.