Each of the Joliet District 86's elementary schools sent one student to represent it at the spelling bee.

Sharon Zobel, who brought three decades of nursing and leadership experience when she joined Silver Cross as a nursing manager in 2020.

The Workforce Center of Will County will close for one week starting Tuesday so it can relocate to its new office space in Joliet.

The free event is a way for residents to receive information from Loughran Cappel’s office, including information about state resources and what she is working on in Springfield.

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The drive-thru coffee business will move into the former Freddy’s located at 440 S. Weber Road.

No charges were filed against Misty McMichael, the widow of the Chicago Bears star Steve McMichael, following her Friday arrest.

Officers responded at about 2:46 a.m Saturday to a report of a crash with injuries at the intersection of Channahon Road and Houbolt Road, Joliet police said.

A single-family home in Naperville that sold for $1.4 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Will County over the past week

The funding request from the tourism bureau is not in the village of Plainfield's 2026 budget and currently not included in its 2027 draft budget.

The city of Crest Hill is holding a special meeting Monday to address its next steps in its ongoing efforts to combat PFAS in it’s water system.

Dog park users and their pups are invited to warm up with coffee, cocoa and social time at Lower Rock Run Preserve in Joliet

The widow of Chicago Bear and NFL Hall of Famer Steve “Mongo” McMichael was arrested by Will County sheriff’s deputies after she was accused of domestic battery.

A Joliet police officer has been placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of an investigation being conducted by an outside firm.

Metamora's girls basketball team outscored Morris 22-3 in the second quarter and cruised to a 62-28 win in the Class 3A Metamora Regional title game on Friday night.

The new Mexican restaurant held a soft opening event and will be open for business at 1 p.m. Monday.

A page on city of Joliet website posts documents on proposed data center, including estimated electricity usage and property taxes over 30 years.

Just what impact the U.S. Supreme Court decision on tariffs will have on local business is tough to tell, one local economic development leader said.

A Will County judge has allowed a new trial for a woman convicted of the 2013 Joliet murder of two men in a case known as the 'Nightmare on Hickory Street' killings. 

A state petition revealed Will County's State's Attorney James Glasgow plans to use the forfeiture by wrongdoing hearsay exception, as he did in the case against Drew Peterson.

A single-family home in Naperville that sold for $675,000 tops the list of the best real estate deals in Will County in the past week.

Bishop McNamara beat Joliet Catholic 52-45 in the IHSA Class 2A Bishop McNamara Regional championship game on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026.

Cup of Joe by Cemeno’s offers freshly brewed coffee, bakery goods, homemade bagels and cream cheese, breakfast sandwiches, breakfast pizza and smoothies.

As part of Shaw Local’s 2026 election coverage, we asked the candidates running for Will County sheriff to answer the same set of questions about public safety, leadership, and the future of the sheriff’s office. Now, you can listen to their responses anytime

A Manhattan couple requests a special prosecutor to investigate the forfeiture unit of Will County State's Attorney James Glasgow's Office, as well as federal agents involved in their forfeiture case.

Danyella Mporokoso poured in 31 points and became Waubonsie Valley’s all-time leading scorer in a 71-49 win over Plainfield North on Thursday to capture the Class 4A Waubonsie Valley Regional final.

Providence Catholic held Oak Forest to no field goals in the first and fourth quarters and just one in the third as they won their home regional tournament.

Sydney Dodd led a balanced scoring attack with 13 points and added 10 rebounds as the Raiders shook off Lockport for a 53-32 victory Thursday evening in the Class 4A Yorkville Regional title game.

U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood, D-Naperville, is sponsoring legislation to rename the post office at 14855 South Van Dyke Road in Plainfield in honor of Staff Sergeant Jose Duenez Jr.

Joliet Junior College's president said his administration recommends a $2 per credit tuition increase. He said the adjustment is not being proposed to solve a financial crisis but to prevent one.

“Rebel Music! Women of Color Who Changed the Beat” showcases women who challenged norms and then changed culture and musical history through their artistry.

Three of the four Republicans running for Illinois’ 11th Congressional District seat have expressed doubts that Joe Biden legitimately won the 2020 presidential election.

As Shaw Media celebrates its 175th anniversary, we looked back at four front pages from February 19, including Joliet planning a Fashion Week in 1914

MANIA- The ABBA Tribute will perform at the Rialto Square Theatre on Saturday, Feb. 21.

City records show Joliet tallied $838,018 in legal costs to fight lawsuits from the former mayor that failed in court, as well as a lawsuit from former City Council member that remains ongoing.

The village officially broke ground on the 143rd Street Corridor project in 2024. The corridor improvements aim to alleviate congestion in the downtown area, expedite travel time, improve safety and promote responsible growth.

City acknowledges for first time that data center project will be considered at a special March 5 meeting of the Joliet Plan Commission.

Using just six players, a very talented Kankakee squad inched away from Joliet West for a 65-52 victory on Wednesday night in the regular season capper for both teams.

See what to expect from local teams this boys basketball postseason, which begins Monday.

More than $1,000 was taken from a Joliet Cricket Wireless store in the 400 block of Collins Street on Feb. 7, Joliet police said.

No injuries were reported in a two-vehicle crash on County Line Road. Illinois State Police did not provide further details on what happened.

A semitrailer traveling through Joliet was involved in a hit-and-run crash that damaged a traffic signal pole near the Will County Courthouse.

Dining at a local fish fry is a traditional part of Lent for many Will County residents.

Bolingbrook police said they discovered a small amount of cannabis and a loaded 9mm handgun in the teen’s possession.

March 17 marks the 2026 primary, where Will County voters can pull a Democratic or Republican ballot to pick who appears on the ballot come November. All voters, partisan or not, can weigh in on referendum questions.

A Joliet man with a pending charge of reckless shooting in 2024 was back in jail after he was accused of selling $450 worth of crack cocaine and fentanyl during an undercover operation. 

UPS wants to reduce low-profit deliveries and is is offering package drivers $150,000 voluntary buyouts.

Madelyn Kiper scored 19 points, Sadie Webb had 14, and Minooka cruised to a regional girls basketball semifinal victory over Joliet West on Tuesday evening.

Money will be used to retrofit sections of the Ottawa Street parking deck to serve new City Square.

Wilmington outscored Manteno 60-35 at Manteno High School on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026.