Jessie Molloy

Schools in Joliet and Will County are set to receive over $63,000 in library funding through Illinois' annual School District Library Grant Program.

Lockport organizations are holding multiple events to encourage residents to reduce waste and recycle this spring.

Lockport Township High School drafting and design students took home a record number of trophies from the Illinois Design Educators Association State Competition, with five championships.

The City of Lockport has hired an Orland Park resident as its new city attorney, filling a vacancy created in February when Sonni Choi Williams resigned.

The Diocese of Joliet will hold a special remembrance Mass for Pope Francis on Thursday at Cathedral of St. Raymond Nonnatus.

Catholic church leaders in Joliet and Rockford dioceses react to the passing of Pope Francis, who died early Monday morning.

More than 100 people from 34 counties became new U.S. citizens at a naturalization ceremony in Joliet at the Rialto Square Theatre on Thursday.

Fifth-grade students from Joliet Public Schools District 86's A.O. Marshall Elementary took second place in a statewide competition meant to simulate investing and educate students on the American economic system.

The Lockport City Council on Wednesday will review plans for a new auto repair shop and 7-Brew coffee kiosk.

The Lockport Planning and Zoning Commission voted to approve plans for a Wendy's restaurant on Tuesday.

Nik & Ivy's Brewing Company in Lockport will host a spring artisan market with food and live music on Saturday, April 12.

The Crest Hill City Council gave its approval for a proposed Lockport Township Fire Protection District training facility, including the proposed police gun range, on Monday.

The Illinois Department of Transportation announced multiple closures on Interstate 80 in Joliet which are expected to last through the work week.

The Will County Emergency Management Agency will host an educational storm-preparedness event for families in Channahon on April 12.

The Crest Hill City Council is expected Monday to vote on plans for the Lockport Township Fire Protection District's proposed training facility. But some residents and alderpersons have expressed concerns about the center.