The closures are necessary to safely install steel beams on the I-80 bridge over Interstate 55, the Illinois Department of Transportation said.

Patching and resurfacing of portions of Channahon Road (U.S. Route 6) in Joliet will begin on Monday, May 4.

Non-disclosure agreements can silence victims and prevent information from being shared between organizations. Suspected offenders often move between coaching jobs in different jurisdictions and statutes of limitations prevent prosecution of older allegations.

Libraries in Grundy County, including Morris, Coal City, Braidwood, Channahon and Minooka, will have perennial seed packets available that will grow into pollinator flowers native to the region for Mother's Day.

Equinix, a data center company, has donated land north of Interstate 80 to the Minooka Fire Protection District to build a new fire station.

Aisha Chavda won the Illinois Civics Bee last year. Now the seventh-grader from Timber Ridge Middle School is heading back to regionals on April 28 — this time as a defending champion.

The projects across the 14th Congressional District, which would come under federal Community Project Funding initiative, range from protecting clean drinking water to strengthening access to quality health care in rural communities to public transit systems.

Both villages look toward a Winnebago County case that sided with local control over solar projects. The Will County Board last week was forced by court order to approve six local solar projects.

Backpack Biologists meets 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays, May 1-31, at Hidden Oaks Nature Center in Bolingbrook:

Minooka Village President Ric Offerman said during his State of the Village address that the village has reached a settlement with Canadian National in its lawsuit to keep semis off some of its main roads.

Could a vote against solar send Will County Board members to jail? Prospect raised as local opposition against solar sprawl comes up against state law.

The patriotic-themed venue in New Lenox features comfort food, cold drinks and live music.

The community with the greatest percentage of its population pleding to conserve water will receive a trophy at a future board meeting.

Restaurants that want to survive in 2026 need plenty of “creativity and adaptability,” according to the National Restaurant Association.

Joliet, Crest Hill, Shorewood, Romeoville, Minooka and Channahon on receiving end of 62 mile pipeline from Lake Michigan.

Sydney Thompson headed media relations in Channahon. She replaces Rosamarie DiBenedetto, who left in December to become village administrator in Manhattan.

From April 1 through April 30, the village of Romeoville is calling on residents to protect water resources by participating in the Wyland Water Conservation Challenge.

Votes on Tuesday show Will County Sheriff’s Deputy Patrick Jones maintained his lead in the Democratic primary for Will County sheriff.

IDOT said the closures are needed to allow crews to safely remove existing steel beams and install new ones on I-80 bridges over the expressway.

A woman from Colorado has been charged with the 2023 drug-induced homicide of a man who died from ingesting fentanyl in Shorewood.

The free, all-ages event will run from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, March 7 at Four Rivers Environmental Education in Channahon.

Julian Rosario, 35, of Channahon, was pronounced dead after a shooting in the 100 block of Washington Street in Morris at around 1 a.m. Saturday.

Construction is expected to begin this spring on the Des Plaines River bridge in Joliet, resulting in a reduction of I-80 to two lanes in both directions between Richards and Center streets, according to IDOT.

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

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

Four Rivers Environmental Education Center in Channahon invites families out to family movie night on Friday. Registration is required.

Schools, churches and residents from across the district answered the legislators’ call to create heartfelt notes and delivered over 1,500 Valentine’s Day cards.

Will County Clerk Annette Parker announced that in-person early voting will begin on Thursday at the county clerk's office in Joliet.

Tour the facility, explore event spaces, view inspiration from past weddings and meet staff, approved caterers and other vendors.

Hundreds of bird enthusiasts brave the cold and rain to attend Four Rivers Environmental Education Center’s annual Eagle Watch on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2025 in Channahon.

This year’s free, all-ages bald eagle celebration is set for 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 10, at Four Rivers Environmental Education Center in Channahon.

The Forest Preserve District of Will County has announced its 2026 event calendar, featuring a year of art exhibits, festivals, live music, educational programs and outdoor experiences across Will County.

A 1,612-square-foot single-family residence, built in 1960, has changed hands.

The program will be held 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Dec. 27 at Four Rivers Environmental Education Center. Register by Friday.

Take time for yourself during a mindful, naturalist-led hike, followed by warm beverages and views of the Des Plaines River.

The Channahon Lions Club will host Breakfast with Santa and Mrs. Claus on Saturday 8:30-9:30 a.m. and 10-11 a.m.

Representatives from Will County and IDOT shared information about the proposed project at a meeting at Joliet Junior College on Thursday.

The project is a collaboration between Will County, Illinois Department of Transportation, the City of Joliet, and the Village of Channahon.

The Brick & Ivy Coffee Co. has opened at 27754 Bluegrass Dr., Unit H in Channahon, right on the border with Minooka.

Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers announces expanded hours effective Dec. 1.

Non-emergency closures will be suspended from 3 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 26, to 11:59 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 30, the the Illinois Department of Transportation said,

John Fleet, 70, is charged with a class 4 felony under Scott’s Law following the fatal crash on Dec. 23, 2024, which took the life of 35-year-old Illinois State Trooper Clay Carns.

The exhibit reveals the unseen journey of water—from your faucet to the river and back again.

A flag ceremony was held for Veterans Day on Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025, at Stone City VFW Post 2199. A free community luncheon and health screening was also held at the post. The post has been under the new leadership of U.S. Army veteran Jose Guzman since last June.

Ottawa Mayor Robert Hasty joined leaders from 15 river communities at the first annual Illinois River Cities and Towns Initiative (IRCTI) Conference, Nov. 5–6 in Peoria.

Here are Forest Preserve District of Will County programs for the week of Nov. 3. Online registration is available on the Event Calendar at ReconnectWithNature.org.

Andrew and Ariana Sampson of Channahon created Spectrum Circle, an app to help neurodivergent families connect with each other.

The Channahon Arts and Culture Commission is hosting “Sips, Sights and Sounds”, a local art auction as its first fundraiser starting at 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24 at the Four Rivers Environmental Education Center, 25055 S. Walnut Lane.

Many Illinois communities are adding back a 1% grocery tax that will otherwise expire on Jan. 1. Is your town among them?