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Objections have been raised against three petitions filed by candidates seeking to run for the Joliet Junior College Board of Trustees.
The Will County Center for Economic Development gave its annual report at a breakfast at the Bolingbrook Golf Club Friday, addressing issues of housing, business development, and employment in the county.
A frustrated Will County judge warned a former attorney for convicted ex-Bolingbrook police officer Drew Peterson that he will face a new contempt case if he continued to interrupt and talk over her.
Steve Buresh said he’s planned some amazing cookies for December at his cookie store in Plainfield.
Will County Board members spent fewer than four minutes choosing their new leadership but close to six hours debating proposed changes to their rules and procedures.
Here are the official results for the 2024 November election for the Will County Board, judicial races and referendum questions.
Democrats plan to elect Joe Van Duyne as county board chair.
Denzzel D. McCullum, 27, and Carlos Miller, 39, of Bolingbrook face multiple charges after New Lenox police arrested the two men after responding to a report of a stolen vehicle.
Joel Brodsky, ex-attorney of convicted murderer Drew Peterson, says he wants to talk about an error of "constitutional magnitude" in murder trial. A Will County judge on Wednesday refused to lift a gag order.
The Promenade Bolingbrook outdoor mall will celebrate the start of the holiday season with “Holiday Magic in Motion” on Saturday.
Towns throughout Will County are hosting events to celebrate Veterans Day on Monday and Wednesday.
Samson Garcia, 38, a disabled veteran who served in the Army from 2004 to 2008, founded Veteran Wood Services LLC after he learned to hand-turn pens from Greg Zilioli, founder of A Call to Shoulders in Aurora, a program that teaches craftsman skills to veterans.
Joliet police officers are still searching on Monday for Jocelyn Buster, 27, of Joliet, who is accused of money laundering and vehicle fraud.
Here are three races to keep an eye in Will County on as the votes roll in on Tuesday evening.
On Sunday, Nov. 3, Fry the Coop in Bolingbrook will offer its Biscoff Donut Chicken Sandwich for $5 (limit four) until supplies run out in honor of National Sandwich Day.
One week from Election Day, over 90,000 Will County voters have already cast their ballots for president and other local races via early and mail-in voting.
Halloween is Thursday. Here's a guide to find out when trick or treat hours are for your Will County community.
A suspected human skull found on Monday in Bolingbrook will undergo forensic testing to determine the identity and gender of the remains.
Early voting sites for the Nov. 5 general election will expand throughout Will County on Monday.
District 99 will hold an informational session about school board membership in October
The Will County Health Department has the new 2024-25 COVID-19 vaccine is now available at 3 clinics across the county.
Fall means it's time to visit a pumpkin farm! Check out our list of locations around northern Illinois for some autumn fun.
The third annual one-mile walk raising awareness about breast cancer and diabetes will take place on Saturday morning at the Will County Office building in Joliet.
Hidden Lakes Trout Farm in Bolingbrook will be hosting a Trout Season Celebration beginning at 6 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 19.
A Bolingbrook man on pre-trial release on a drug case, where he was accused of fleeing police at high speed, is now behind bars on a new fleeing-and-eluding case, where he is accused of crashing into a vehicle in Woodridge.
Class 2A No. 1 Mustangs dominate Knights in District 6 action
The family of a Bolingbrook man who was suffering from a medical emergency in 2023 has claimed in a lawsuit that two officers caused his death by using excessive and deadly force without lawful justification.
Wear your favorite costume and search for spooktacular natural and super-natural items in the forest at the Spooky Scavenger Hunt at Four River Education Center in Channahon.
The state plans new interchanges at Lockport Street/Airport Road and Route 126 aimed at serving the growing numbers of residents in Plainfield, Romeoville and Bolingbrook. But some are not happy with the idea.
K9s for Veterans helps provides trained service dogs to help veterans with post traumatic stress disorder transition to civilian life
Downers Grove North High School senior Taylor Florey is battling bone cancer in her knee, and GoFundMe account has been set up to help pay her medical costs.
A former attorney for convicted killer Drew Peterson is seeking to once again challenge his gag order that prohibits him from publicly talking about his former client’s case.
Starting on Thursday, Sept. 26, early voting locations around Illinois will be open for business and mail-in ballots will be sent out to voters who submitted requests for them beginning in August.
West Suburban Food Pantry kicks off Hunger Action Season with Harvest Week Food Drive
Mason Santiago, 19, and Tyler R. Koscinski, 20, both of New Lenox, were killed in a crash on Interstate 80 in Will County.
Will County property transfers from March 4 to Aug. 16, 2024.
The Spirit Halloween stores in Joliet and Bolingbrook are open for the Halloween shopping season.
Close out summer with a fishing excursion to idden Lakes Trout Farm in Bolingbrook. Two-hour sessions will be offered at 7 a.m. and 10 a.m., on Saturday, Sept. 21.
The Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board will hold another hearing on the proposed sale of Ascension-owned facilities in October.
Bolingbrook police arrested three men and two juveniles.
Will County property transfers from May 8 to July 30, 2024.
Three attorneys for Joel Brodsky, a former attorney of convicted killer Drew Peterson, have motioned to withdraw from a case where Brodsky is accused of violating a Will County judge’s gag order.
Tuesdays through Sundays, Sept. 1-29, at Hidden Lakes Trout Farm in Bolingbrook stop by the Tackle Box bait shop to pick up your guide to the scavenger hunt.
Anyone with information the missing teen should contact Will County Sheriff’s Detective Josh Lane by phone at 815-727-8574, extension 4948
Here is a look at The Herald-News area girls volleyball teams for this season
An attempted first-degree murder charge was filed against a Bolingbrook man accused of setting fire to a homeless man who later died from his injuries.
Lane closures will take place Thursday night on Interstate 55 in Bolingbrook as part of the ongoing reconstruction of the interstate bridge.
A former lawyer for convicted killer Drew Peterson had a testy exchange with a judge at Monday’s pretrial hearing, where he said he wanted to move his indirect criminal contempt case out of the county.
Still time to enjoy summer fun before Will County kids head back to school. These community pools have August open swim hours.
Gov. JB Pritzker signed multiple bills expanding reproductive rights in Illinois on Wednesday, including codifying a federal law that allows medical professionals to perform an abortion in response to a clinical emergency.