Judy Harvey

Power was reported out at the Will County Office Building, Joliet Central H.S. and many other locations in and around downtown Joliet on Friday.

ComEd reported that more than 33,400 customers were without power by 12:30 p.m. on Friday as northern Illinois is under a high wind warning.

The Bridge Forward Partnership is a collaboration to create a pathway from JJC to USF bachelor’s degree programs, helping students stay in their local community.

Plainfield District 202 is sending two basketball teams and five high school student athletes to the Special Olympics games at Illinois State University.

The property assessment equalization factor, commonly called the “multiplier,” is used to ensure uniform property assessments among Illinois counties, as required by state law.

The purpose of flushing water mains is to clear sediment from the water lines and is essential for maintaining water quality.

State Sen. Patrick Joyce brought the legislation to Springfield after a series of fatal crashes that occurred in his district.

Rain continues Wednesday and very windy conditions return Thursday and Friday across region.

Residents around the Joliet area should look out for large size hail and hail damage and wind speeds gusting up to 60 mph.

Residents should look out for large size hail and wind speeds gusting up to 75 mph, the National Weather Service said.

A tornado watch means weather conditions in the area could result in tornadoes.

The severe weather forecast for the region has led school districts in the Joliet area to cancel after-school programs.

Ninety students with the Oswego East High School’s chapter of Business Professionals of America participated in the recent State Leadership Conference.

The free expo, to be held on March 10 in Romeoville, aims to connect job seekers with over 80 employers from a wide range of in-demand industries.

The Slammers season will begin on Friday, May 8 against the Washington Wild Things and the first of the season’s Fireworks Friday series. Gates open at 5:35 p.m., with first pitch at 6:35 p.m.