Joliet

An 18-year-old driver died from injuries he suffered in a crash in New Lenox Township.

The Herald-News presents this week’s Pets of the Week. Read the description of each pet to find out about it, including where it can be adopted in Will County.

Officers found no one injured in a shooting reported on Sunday in the 1000 block of Lois Place in Joliet.

All but two of the elected officials overseeing Joliet Township are new.

Joliet eyes moving City Hall away from the river, building five-story buildings, and other options as part of its downtown redevelopment.

Timetable for downtown Joliet bridge reopening still uncertain but state official says it will be a matter of 'weeks' not days.

The City of Joliet is encouraging Black residents to come out and tell their stories as part of a research initiative to help revitalize the Black community in Will County.

Joliet Catholic Academy has announced its Students of the Month for May.

“Rabies is a preventable disease that can be fatal if not treated properly,” said Alpesh Patel, chief epidemiologist for the Will County Health Department. "We want our residents to be informed of the potential dangers of rabid animals and stay away from bats."

The Joliet Fire Department responded to a fire in the 5400 block of Riviera Boulevard Saturday,

An off-duty Joliet police officer died Friday following a crash in southeastern Will County, the Joliet Police Department said.

The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency sent a warning to Crest Hill residents that their drinking water contains levels of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS), also known as forever chemicals, which are higher than state standards.

The Bicentennial Bluffs Neighborhood Association in Joliet will provide all supplies, including garbage bags, gloves, pickers as well as doughnuts and lunch for its annual cleanup day.

The Joliet Region Chamber of Commerce has announced the 2025 recipients of the annual Joliet Region Education Hawk Scholarship.

Joliet Public Schools District 86 held its 10th annual Autism Awareness 5K and raised $5,000 for special needs programming.

Werk Force Brewing in Plainfield earned a bronze medal at the 2025 World Beer Cup.

Representatives from Great Lakes Urban Forestry will be performing the work on every tree located within the city of Joliet right-of-way.

A 5-year-old boy was in critical condition Friday after being shot in the stomach, probably by another juvenile, Joliet police said.

IDOT advises eastbound motorists to seek alternate routes and avoid I-80; lane and ramp closures come on a race weekend.

The Imagination Library of Will County has received a $25,000 donation from an Elwood-based company to help fund the free book-gifting program for Will County communities.

Dwayne English, spokesman for the Joliet Police Department, said the semi malfunctioned at Chicago and Ottawa Streets – but that a tow truck was on its way.

Gov. JB Pritzker four years ago announced Lion Electric, now closed, was coming to Joliet. On Tuesday, he announced that a different Canadian electric bus manufacturer is coming to Peoria.

Organizers of the Joliet Area African American Historic Context Study will hold the first of three community interview events on Saturday to collect information relevant to local Black history.

Local police departments across the Joliet area will be participating in the annual “Cop on a Rooftop” fundraiser to benefit Special Olympics Illinois from 5 a.m to noon Friday.

Traffic around the Route 66 Raceway in Joliet will increase Thursday through Sunday as the NHRA races are happening there this weekend.

Ray Slattery was on the Joliet Township board for 20 years before leaving this week along with three other trustees who were in their first terms.

Blues legend Buddy Guy will perform Saturday, June 28 at the downtown Joliet theatre.

Joliet police arrested a woman following a disturbance at Motel 6 in Joliet. She faces charges for aggravated battery to a peace officer.

Sought Out Grounds is a new coffee shop in downtown Joliet that plans to pair live music with a diverse menu.

The Jefferson Street bridge in downtown Joliet was shut down Wednesday and the Illinois Department of Transportation did not say how long the bridge will be closed.

The Joliet Park District on Wednesday announced the lineup for Latino music completing the schedule for three days of entertainment at Taste of Joliet.

Now set for May 21, Lion Electric Company is auctioning off its Joliet production plant just two years after Gov. JB Pritzker joined a big grand opening celebration. Meanwhile, the Herscher School District faces uncertainty over future servicing of its 25 Lion-C electric buses.

Gently used clothing will be $1 on Friday and Saturday at a Community Thrift Sale at Jolie Central High School.

The Joliet Public Library provides details for the popular Star Wars Day on June 7. The event is free.

The Trump administration is reported to be slashing a $56 million annual grant program for the training and distribution of Narcan, a nasal spray that is credited with saving lives from opioid overdoses.

The Plainfield Shorewood Area Chamber of Commerce hosting a ribbon cutting for john greene Realtor on Wednesday.

A federal judge found the police misconduct claims in a lawsuit over the 2020 in-custody death of Eric Lurry were strong enough for trial and possibly receive a favorable verdict. 

A planned change in leadership at the Forest Preserve District of Will County takes place Friday when Executive Director Ralph Schultz retires.

The city of Joliet is accepting nominations until May 30 for its annual recognition of residents who better the community by sprucing up their own property.

Bluegrass Burger Bash Day at The Curator's Cafe in Joliet features a grass-fed bluegrass burger from Hauert Farms in Elwood along with live music from 5 to 7 p.m.

Higher costs and economic uncertainty cited as reasons John Whiteside Memorial Golf Outing currently falling shot of fundraising goals needed for the Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery Memorial Squad.

Des Plaines River bridge inspections along Interstate 80 in Joliet will continue until May 16.

A Joliet man is being held in Will County jail for allegedly stabbing a woman during an incident in which he was stabbed in the chest.

Check out these northern Illinois restaurants known for their burgers. From McHenry County to the Illinois Valley and everywhere in between, we've got you covered with a variety of places to try during National Burger Month.

It's that time of year. With warm weather months, comes the return of community cruise nights throughout Will County.

Applications now being accepte for new nine-week apprenticeship program designed to strengthen the local construction workforce pipeline in Will County.

Joliet police are investigating a weekend shooting which left two homes and six vehicles damaged by gunfire.

The open house for the Downtown Joliet Equitable Transit Oriented Development Plan us 6-8 p.m. Wednesday.

The Summer Outdoor Rooftop Concert Series at the Joliet Area Historical Museum opens May 17. The museum will host 11 concerts during the season.

EquipmentShare construction equipment company is opening a new operation in Rockdale south of Joliet.