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

The polls have closed. Here are live March 2026 primary election results for Will County. Tallies will be updated as county clerks update their websites.

Moments before the crash, the Dodge Charger was seen by a Crest Hill police officer disregarding a traffic signal at an intersection in the city, police said.

In addition to serving 100% Colombian specialty coffee, Sumercé Coffee in Crest Hill sells signature drinks and traditional Colombian baked goods.

The City of Crest Hill voted last week to finalize a plan for a new QuikTrip gas station which will see the old city hall building demolished.

A Crest Hill man has been paroled after spending six months in prison and already receiving credit for 14 months in jail for the 2024 reckless homicide of a Joliet couple.

Will County Sheriff’s Office will still not disclose internal investigation records regarding a lieutenant’s fatal shooting that resulted in a $2.75 million civil settlement against the county.

Residents around the Joliet area should look out for large size hail and hail damage and wind speeds gusting up to 60 mph.

Ten Lockport Township High School District 205 teachers and Administrators were recognized by the Illinois State Board of Education with Those Who Excel Awards.

Sticker renewals will be available during normal Lockport Township office business hours: Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Crest Hill police are investigating a burglary at a local cafe and gaming place that occurred early Tuesday morning.

The Crest Hill City Council approved additional measures to work on mitigating the forever chemical contamination in the city's drinking water.

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.

Catch up on the week’s top Will County news in minutes. Hear the week’s 5 most popular stories, read aloud for you, for the week of Feb. 1-7

The grand opening – which includes giveaways, promotions and raffles – will take place Saturday and Sunday at 2310 Plainfield Road in Crest Hill,

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

A Crest Hill man has been sentenced to 130 years in prison for killing a bartender, attempting to kill a man trying to stop the shooting and wounding the son of the bar’s owner.

The work will begin in late January and will continue through month of February.

The closure was necessary so the Illinois Department of Transportation could complete a project on Interstate 80 that crosses above the trail.

The City of Lockport is exploring options for the future possible transition to Lake Michigan water and what the costs may be.

Menards stores in Grundy, Kendall and Will counties are taking donations for area food pantries now through the month of March.

Volunteers are needed for the Forest Preserve District of Will County’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service events.

Owners of Sharks in Crest Hill plans to open at two major Joliet intersections next to a Dunkin' and in a former 7/11.

Mr. Auto Care is a full-service automotive repair shop with a mission beyond fixing vehicles.

Here are some of the top images we captured from news and events that happened across Will County in 2025.

Will County welcomed a lot of new businesses in 2025 – and saw a few long-time ones close their doors. The restaurant and coffee scene is bustling.

Here's a look at our top stories for Will County in 2025

Children’s Road To Success Daycare in Crest Hill held its inaugural “Preschool Program Showcase and Winter Ball” on Dec. 12 in Joliet.

Now the FIT Foundation – a meal prep company is seeking donations for Christmas dinners for Joliet and Crest Hill police officers who are working on Christmas Day.

The Black Road Branch drive-thru window will open on Dec. 22 and the Joliet Public Library's downtown branch is fully open.

Denise O’Malley agreed to plead guilty to aggravated battery with firearm in the Sept. 13, 2020 shooting of her husband, who told a judge he didn’t want to see his wife go to prison.

With a winter storm forecast for the Joliet area beginning early Saturday morning, here is a reminder of parking regulations that go into effect during major snowfalls

Will County communities are getting ready to welcome in the holiday season with these festivals, parades and tree lightings.

The sentencing of Patrick Gleason in the 2018 murder of Joliet bartender Daniel Rios has been postponed pending a hearing on the constitutionality of adding a firearm enhancement to his sentencing.

A Shell facility with a Dunkin’ and convenience store is now open, one year after it was initially planned.

Lockport Township High School District 205 received a commendable rating on the state report card. “We’re pleased with the results, but there’s always work to do," said Superintendent Dr. Robert McBride.

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.

Don Kinley is the fourth generation in his family to own Lincolnway Barbership. His great-grandfather, Albert Worst, established the shop in 1881.

Reza Jaddi said he is a huge champion of Wounded Warrior Project, Romeoville American Legion Post 52 and any veteran Jaddi happens to meet. He even bought a Humvee in 2017 to give the community an idea of "what our veterans used out in the field," he said.

In addition to the many food banks and food pantries throughout Will County, various agencies and organizations are holding their own food drives and distributions to help fight hunger.

The driver of a Jeep Wrangler was taken to Saint Joseph Medical Center in Joliet where she was pronounced deceased at 1:06 p.m on Friday, according to the Will County Coroner’s Office.

The Crest Hill's City Council held a work session where options for short-term remediation of high levels of PFAS in the city's water wells were discussed, and one option was given the green light.

In a statement, the Diocese of Joliet said ministry of the priest has been suspended because the lawsuit “affects the public nature” of his ministry and “out of an abundance of caution.”

The Lockport Township Fire Protection District Board met Wednesday and discussed the police firing range that was planned for the site but had its funding eliminated.

The Lockport Township Fire Protection District broke ground on its new first responder training facility on Monday.

The Lockport Township Fire Protection District officially broke ground on its new training facility in Crest Hill on Monday morning, Oct. 20, 2025. The new center is located along Division Street near Stateville Correctional Center.

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

The new Lockport Township Fire Protection District training and maintenance facility in Crest Hill will break ground Monday, Oct. 20 even as the future of the facility's planned gun range comes into question.

A Joliet man who was operating a motorcycle has died at a Cook County hospital following a Sept. 7 crash in Crest Hill. 

The road projects are scheduled to take place over five years, beginning in 2026 or 2027 in Crest Hill, Joliet, Oswego, Plainfield, and Romeoville.