Dueñez, a Joliet native, was killed during a U.S. Army training exercise in Lithuania in March. He was only 25 when he died

The Joliet City Council voted 6-3 on Tuesday for a $156,500 staffing study. One member says it will lead to adding more jobs.

The commission voted 5-0 in favor of JCA's proposal that would expand its sports facilities onto the grounds of the former Our Lady of Angels Retirement Home.

Will County communities are getting ready to welcome in the holiday season with these festivals, parades and tree lightings.

Even though the data center plan was being taken off the agenda "indefinitely," 16 people came to tell the Plan Commission that they don't want it in the community.

Jalen Davis, 18 of Joliet, has been charged with three counts of burglary, possession of burglary tools, criminal damage to property and obstructing identification.

The overall 2026 budget represents a $19 million decrease due to significant capital improvement projects being completed in 2025, though the levy includes an addition $200,000 in revenue.

Since most homes in Lockport saw an increase in assessed value last year, the average homeowner will likely see some increase in taxes paid to the city, the city said.

Trolley tracks and elevator cars found underground have delayed full opening date to April 1 and pushed up construction costs for square and Chicago Street to nearly $22 million.