Jessie Molloy

Joliet Public Schools District 86 Superintendent Dr. Theresa Rouse and Deputy Superintendent Dr. Tanisha Cannon discuss proposed changes to school funding, diversity initiatives, and technology policies from the Department of Education with Herald-News Reporter Jessie Molloy.

The Lockport Township Supervisor's Office hosted the eighth annual Senior Expo Friday for over 600 residents.

The Lockport City Council is considering a plan for a new 23-unit townhome development north of Division Street and East of Cedar Road.

Herald-News reporter Jessie Molloy discusses Department of Education proposed changes and possible funding cuts with Joliet Township High School District 204 Superintendent Dr. Karla Guseman.

Plainfield Community Consolidated School District 202's Superintendent Dr. Glenn Wood discusses the district's contingency plans for lost funding following a series of new rules from the Department of Education with Herald-News reporter Jessie Molloy.

Lockport's annual Old Canal Days festival will take place from June 4-8, 2025 with a carnival, parade, fireworks, food, and live entertainment.

IDOT has announced a temporary emergency closure of portions of Center Street and the Center Street ramp from eastbound I-80.

Jessie Molloy discusses recent changes at the department of Education with Lockport Township High School District 205 Superintendent Dr. Robert McBride.

The LTHS 205 Foundation presented staff members nominated by students with their annual William and Mildred Jackson Teacher Recognition Award and the Golden Key Award on Thursday.

Joliet Public Schools District 86's Forest Park I.E. was recognized this week as a National School of Character for the second time by Character.org.

Joliet Police report that the driver of a car that crashed into a parked truck was hospitalized after the crash which left a portion of Maple Road closed Saturday.

U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood spoke with constituents in Joliet on Saturday, accompanied by fellow Democrat Congressman Maxwell Frost of Florida. The pair discussed the proposed Republican budget bill and how social services, veterans and job programs will be impacted.

The Will County Resource Recovery and Energy Division will host the Book Reuse and Recycling Event Friday through Sunday. More than 80,000 books found new homes last year.

The Forest Preserve District of Will County has come up with a unique way to remind visitors about the risk of car break-ins and how to prevent them this summer.

Lockport Township High School drafting and architecture teacher Jeff Brown looks back on his 29 years at LTHS in his final months before retirement.