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The City of Lockport has hired an Orland Park resident as its new city attorney, filling a vacancy created in February when Sonni Choi Williams resigned.

The Joliet Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee decides on a slogan and logo as it attempts to draw in the public for development of a city comprehensive plan.

Saint Joseph Medical Center in Joliet will be closing down its inpatient pediatric unit but will continue to provide emergency services for pediatric patients, Prime Healthcare said.

The public is invited as a citizens committee on Joliet's comprehensive plan meets at 11 a.m. at City Hall.

The funeral procession route for Staff Sgt. Jose Duenez Jr. on Friday morning in Joliet has been announced.

Joliet city staff is asking the zoning board vote scheduled for today on proposed JCA stadium be pushed back to June.

The City of Joliet has been billed $157,280 to fight a conspiracy lawsuit from a mayor who was defeated in the 2023 election. The cost is expected to rise as he pursues his case in Will County court.

Joliet Catholic Academy plans to build a stadium and other athletic facilities on the former Our Lady of Angels nursing home site.

The city of Joliet seeks developer to put downtown buildings back to use.

Clinton Street in downtown Joliet will be closed from Ottawa Street to Chicago Street for approximately one week beginning Monday

Joliet encourages residents to commit to water conservation as the city participates in a nationwide challenge

Plainfield Village President John F. Argoudelis and Crest Hill Mayor Raymond Soliman each won another term based on the unofficial results from Tuesday’s election.

The city of Joliet didn't get any proposals for Chicago Street building, but giving more time may help draw a developer.

Joliet Department of Public Works will be closing Russell Street from Clement Street to Highland Avenue for several weeks beginning on Tuesday.

Lockport City Council candidates Tim Russ and Christina Bergbower shared their views on future development in the city.

A Joliet police detective is seeking to use the report of Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul’s Office investigation of the police department in his federal racial discrimination lawsuit.

The Grundy County Clerk's Office has tallied the votes from Tuesday's consolidated primary election, and the unofficial votes show Morris Mayor Chris Brown retaining his position 1,045 votes to Alex Clubb's 386 votes.

First round of appointments to citizens' committee for Joliet comprehensive plan stirred a backlash.

Former Joliet city manager and retired Will County judge Thomas Thanas will return to his previous role as Lockport city attorney on an interim basis.

Priscilla Cordero has left Joliet to take a job as economic development director for the village of Matteson.

The city of Joliet will host free workshops to help educate residents on ways they can better prepare for emergencies and disasters.

Community leaders and elected officials from across Will County celebrated Martin Luther King Jr'.s legacy at banquet with awards and panel discussion at D’Amore Banquets, 113 Republic Ave., Joliet on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025.

East bound lanes of West Jefferson Street in Joliet between North Des Plaines and North Joliet streets will be closed for repairs beginning Thursday.

The Cass Street bridge over the Des Plaines River in downtown Joliet will close for approximately six weeks beginning Monday.

Traffic control and safety measures will be changing downtown Joliet beginning Thursday in relation to the Chicago Street Streetscape project.

A Joliet man was arrested and charged with aggravated assault after he allegedly threatened two people with a gun inside his home Thursday afternoon. The gun was found to be a replica.

The Joliet Public Library is getting ready to start Black Road Branch remodeling by late spring after the city agreed to a $3.5 million loan.

City of Joliet pays $250,000 to buy out owner of closed MyGrain, which invested $2.5 million in Union Station.

Mike Rank, who served as the children’s librarian at the Joliet Public Library's downtown branch for seven years, died in 2024. He is remembered for his "unique gift for connecting with kids and teens."

Joliet's Jefferson Street bridge and City Hall reopened Friday morning after both were shut down Thursday from a water main break and electrical outage.

A water main break has forced the closure of Joliet City Hall and the downtown Jefferson Street bridge on Thursday.

Despite the construction in downtown Joliet, many businesses showed holiday cheer through their window decorations in December.

Joliet Councilwoman Quillman says imposters try to get into house posing as city water inspectors.

The Joliet electoral board sustained objections to one candidate for next year’s City Council election and continued the hearing to next Wednesday for the remaining two candidates.

The Joliet electoral board on Tuesday held a hearing that involves a former city employee objecting to four candidates being on the ballot in the April City Council election.

Joliet City Council meets Monday and Tuesday with budget and property tax levy on the agenda.

The Joliet Light Up the Holidays festival and parade runs all day Friday. The parade will be along Ottawa Street, and the Christmas tree lighting will be outside the Joliet Public Library on Ottawa St.

Garbage, recycling, and yard waste pickup in Joliet will be pushed back one day this week for those with normal pickup on Thursday and Friday due to the Thanksgiving holiday.

North Des Plaines Street in Joliet, between West Jefferson and West Washington streets, will be closed for two weeks starting on Friday.

The city of Joliet, in conjunction with Cadence Cares Foundation, will be hosting a second donation drive for victims of Hurricanes Helene and Milton. The collection will be held Friday and Saturday at the Old National Bank.

North Joliet Street in Joliet, between West Benton and West Crowley streets, will undergo lane closures for road work Thursday through Saturday, beginning Thursday morning.

The city of Joliet will host a blood drive from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m on Wednesday in the City Council Chambers, 150 W. Jefferson St.

Waste Management will start their collection services in Joliet an hour earlier on Thursday because of Halloween.

The Ruby Street bridge project in downtown Joliet is on again, and the bridge is scheduled to close Thursday.

Eastbound U.S. Route 30 in Joliet between Taylor Street and Western Avenue will temporarily reopen on Thursday, according to the city.

Joliet residents will send two truckloads of water, blankets, hygiene products and other items to aid those impacted by Hurricanes Helene and Milton.

The city of Joliet will be working with the state of Illinois on an engineering study for a potential grade separation project at the Laraway Road and Union Pacific Railroad grade crossing.

The city of Joliet in conjunction with Cadence Cares Foundation will be hosting a donation drives for supplies to victims of Hurricanes Helene and Milton on Friday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and continue on Saturday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The city held a rededication of Joliet’s Gardens and Arbors on 129th Infantry Drive Tuesday, thanks to a $25,000 grant from Canadian National.

A section of U.S. Route 30 in Joliet will be closed for more than two months starting Friday. Glenwood Ave. closure is Tuesday and Wednesday.