People voiced opposition to a record rate $316 million rate hike sought by Nicor Gas during a public hearing in Joliet on Monday night.

The Morris Area Public Library and the City of Morris are again teaming up to bring back Movies in the Park on Friday, June 27, Friday, July 18, Friday, Aug. 15 and Friday, Sept. 12 at Goold Park, 308 Northern Ave.

A celebration of homemade, homegrown and handcrafted specialties, the Blackberry Lane Farmstand in Channahon features an array of local artisans’ products from functional to edible.

A celebration of homemade, homegrown and handcrafted specialties, the Blackberry Lane Farmstand in Channahon features an array of local artisans’ products from functional to edible.

fForest Fest filled Goold Park on Saturday afternoon with bands like Pet Needs, Something to Do, the Boy Detective, and many acoustic performers.

The Joliet Area Christian Women’s group is hosting its Real Thing Luncheon on Wednesday.

Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred announced in Early May that Shoeless Joe Jackson would be one of a few players to have their lifetime ban from the game removed.

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The annual Star Wars Day returned to downtown Joliet on Saturday, June 7, 2025. This year's event was held at the Joliet Slammers stadium. The Joliet Public Library presents Star Wars Day with support from the city of Joliet, Joliet Township, Friends of the Joliet Public Library, Joliet City Center Partnership, Heritage Corridor Destinations, Old National Bank, D’Arcy Buick GMC and Shales McNutt Construction.