Joliet

Summer school on Monday has been canceled for students at Joliet Public Schools District 86 because of “dangerous weather forecast of high heat and humidity,” school officials said.

CIEL at Plainfield offers assisted living and memory care apartments. It is now recognized as a Certified Parkinson Disease Care community,

A convicted killer on parole was arrested in Rockdale on gun-related charges following a pursuit by Joliet police officers.

Officers met with residents of both homes in Joliet who said they heard the shots but did not see any shooters, police said.

More than 30 people attended a meeting in Joliet organized by neighbors of a future JCA stadium, including two people with school connections who gave some insight into the project.

Expect traffic delays around Joliet Memorial Stadium, 3000 W. Jefferson St., Saturday and Sunday because of the Taste of Joliet.

Billy Corgan and the Machines of God was a top draw on opening night of the Taste of Joliet at Memorial Stadium on Friday, June 20, 2025.

The Joliet City Council unanimously approved a settlement agreement on Friday to resolve litigation involving the city and two warehouse developers.

The annual Taste of Joliet, the city's biggest summer festival, opened Friday, June 20. The event features food vendors, multiple music acts across many genres, other live entertainment and a carnival. Runs through Sunday, June 22 at Memorial Stadium.

Nurses at Saint Joseph Medical Center have been urging Joliet residents to speak out on local hospital cuts at a state board meeting on Monday.

As extreme heat is predicted for northern Illinois in the coming days, health departments are warning residents of the signs of heat sickness. Cooling centers can found throughout Will County.

A New Lenox woman was never charged with any crime when her 2012 vehicle valued at $5,285 was seized by police but she spent more than a month fighting with prosecutors to get it back with no driving restrictions. 

The biggest summer festival in Joliet starts at 3 p.m. Friday and runs through the weekend featuring more than 20 food vendors, just about as many music acts, and a carnival.

Joliet has called a special City Council for 9 a.m. Friday to vote on a legal settlement in the disputes between the city, CenterPoint Properties and NorthPoint Development.

A Joliet man faces two counts of possession of child sex abuse materials, a Class 2 felony, according to the Illinois State Police

Another suspect has been arrested and charged in connection with a shooting that happened in Riverwalk Homes in Joliet last week.

A fire broke out in the 3400 block of Karen Drive in Joliet earlier this week.

Check out these unique Joliet restaurants the next time you're looking for a delicious meal.

Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant is now open at 16344 Boulevard Place in Plainfield.

Black Sheep Craft Kitchen in Crest Hill offers Polish and American fusion cuisine using locally sourced ingredients.

Watch a screening of the 1981 cult classic horror film as a live string ensemble performs.

The city of Joliet has announced the closure of Ingalls Road at Plainfield Road will start Friday.

The domestic battery case against a Joliet police detective could be set for a September trial in Kendall County.

Will County prosecutors filed a petition to keep a Lockport man in jail that alleged he poses a “clear danger to young girls in the community.”

The Illinois State Police responded to three crashes involving multiple vehicles along Interstate 80 in Joliet on Wednesday.

The Kendall County Highway Department has closed Caton Farm Road just east of Grove Road to all through traffic for a bridge replacement project.

Jayne Berhnard, a planner employed by the city of Joliet since 2017, has been promoted to the position of planning director.

The city of Joliet has not had an inspector general since Sean Connolly's contract was terminated in January 2024. The city manager announced Wednesday that Stephen DiNolfo has been hired for the job.

Here are special events planned in Will County to commemorate Juneteenth, the day commemorating the ending of slavery in the United States.

Free street parking slated to start Sept. 1 in downtown Joliet. Parking in decks and commuter lots still will cost downtown visitors.

A Joliet police officer was bit by a pit bull dog owned by a man who is accused of pointing a rifle at neighbors, police said.

Council members on Tuesday said they are looking for a new director of cultural affairs and special events who can create events on an almost daily basis in Joliet.

The Joliet Slammers and Joliet Pride Network are partnering to host a Pride Night at Slammers Stadium on Wednesday.

Future center for veteran services is being created in vacant office building that was part of the former Silver Cross Hospital campus in Joliet.

Northern Illinois Food Bank is once again launching its free summer meals for kids program, now through Aug. 15.

Residents of the Joliet Catholic Academy neighborhood will meet Wednesday at the Croatian Cultural Club.

One of the three victims of a June 12 shooting at Riverwalk Homes in Joliet reported an argument about a dice game had escalated between two men, which led to a shooting, prosecutors said.

As we reach the halfway mark of 2025, the Joliet Region Chamber of Commerce & Industry reflects on the memorable milestones celebrated so far and look forward to those still to come.

An open-house style meeting to review the Eastern Will County Freight Mobility Corridor Study will take place at Monee Elementary School.

A Lockport man charged with the 2024 first-degree murder of his wife will remain in the Will County jail as he awaits trial.

The City Council votes Tuesday on free 2-hour street parking in downtown Joliet.

The Joliet City Council will vote Tuesday on whether to create a new position for director of cultural affairs and special events.

Two new Jack in the Box restaurants will open in Will County this July.

A Chicago man who was wounded in a shooting last Thursday at Riverwalk Homes in Joliet has been charged with firing a gun during the incident.

The administration building at the Old Joliet Prison now is open for visits. Must be 16 and older to go on tours,

Clinton Street will be closed to through traffic from Ottawa Street to Scott Street in Joliet for approximately two weeks as the intersection of Chicago Street is constructed.

But mayor said the city plans to revitalize the commercial district in and around Joliet's indoor mall. New hotel opened Thursday, and retail is still coming.

David Lee Nelson, 57, of Plainfield died after collision. Two women in critical condition.

Firefighters were called about 1 p.m. to a house fire in the 200 block of Herkimer Street on Sunday.

Melissa Inchaurriga, 23, was pronounced dead early Sunday morning.