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The Cosley Foundation has named the four 2024 Michael T. Williams Scholarship recipients
PsiQuantum has chosen the former U.S. Steel South Works site in Chicago over Lockport's Chevron property to house its new quantum technology campus in Illinois after months of deliberation.
The closures will reduce IL Route 7 (9th Street) in Lockport from Summit Drive to Lincoln Street at different times between 7 a.m and 4 p.m..
The lane closure will impact Illinois Route 7 from Lincoln Street to summit Drive.
The president of Joliet Junior College will appear as the guest speaker for the 37th annual Freedom Fund Banquet held by the Joliet branch of the NAACP.
One Illinois Democrat senator said she'll always support the role of "the people in the process of selecting a new nominee and am anxiously awaiting to see who the elected delegates choose.”
Two Will County Big Lots stores will be among those the national retailer plans to shut down as it faces an uncertain financial future.
Heather Kratz, who’s baked since childhood, opened her home-based business, “The Cookie Maker,” 14 years ago and sells cookies - and only cookies - directly to her customers.
Lockport Township provided over 100 local students with basic supplies before the start of the school year next month.
The old Opera House building on State Street in Lockport has had its renovation delayed as owners look for viable tenants.
Lockport’s Comicopolis continues to attract thousands of people to the city. The event is similar to San Diego Comic-Con and allows visitors to dress as their favorite characters and meet artists.
The City Council voted unanimously to approve a contract with Civiltech Engineering to conduct an Intersection Design Study at the corner of IL Route 7 and IL Route 171, locally known as 9th Street and State Street.
Comicopolis will be held Saturday inside and around the White Oak Library District's Lockport branch. The first 500 attendees to the eighth annual Comic and Fandom Con will receive free swag bags.
Lockport Township High School District 205 announced on July 16 that Central Campus construction will be substantially complete in by the the first day of school Aug, 19, however, some areas will see continued work for an additional two weeks.
Reports of possible tornado touchdowns from Monday night's storms are being checked throughout the Will County, but as of Tuesday morning, there were no reports of buildings being damaged or destroyed.
Communities across Will County begin cleaning up and assessing damage Tuesday from severe storms that swept across northern Illinois on Monday night July 15, 2024.
Lockport, Plainfield, and Crest Hill public works departments were working to clear branches downed by weekend storms Monday as authorities warn of another round of severe weather overnight.
Lockport Township High School District 205 has opened applications for a board of education vacancy following the death of Dr. Sandra Chimon Rogers in June.
The Will County Health Department issued a warning Friday that mosquitos have tested positive for West Nile Virus in multiple Will County communities, though no human cases have yet been reported.
Fish at night when the water is cooler and fish are more active at some Will County forest preserves this month.
Gas N Wash is ready to open a new gas station and convenience store with a car wash in Lockport this week.
Comics, sci-fi, and superhero fans around the south suburbs will have the opportunity to indulge their geeky side when Comicopolis returns July 20 to downtown Lockport.
Lockport Township High School District 205 issued a mid-summer update on the ceiling construction at Central Campus.
After four years in Lemont, dog training and daycare business Wags to Riches has found a new home in Lockport.
U. S. Rep.Lauren Underwood, D-Naperville, has announced a new round of federal funding she has secured for Joliet, Lockport and Naperville in the 14th District
Save on gas money and high admission prices by staying local and visiting Will County museums this summer. The price of admission is right and you learn about local history.
Whether you are looking for a leisurely ride or a serious workout, a trail is available and close to home
Check out our photos from Lockport's 4th of July fireworks on Wednesday, July 3, 2024
Various Independence Day festivities will take place across Will and Grundy counties featuring community celebrations, fireworks, live music, food trucks and more.
Lockport Township presented its 21st annual Scholarship Awards checks to four recent high school graduates to help with upcoming college costs.
An event in Joliet called A Day Of Healing will take place June 29. The event aims to provide healing for victims of gun violence and bring communities together.
Lockport Township High School District 205 has shared a statement from the family of board member Dr. Sandra Chimon Rogers, sharing funeral arrangements.
Laura Racich has been painting her entire life. Now her works showcasing iconic Joliet landmarks are on display in one of the city's newest restaurants.
Dr. Sandra Chimon Rogers, who has served as a member of the LTHS D205 Board of Education since 2023, passed away on June 24 after a long illness.
The Lockport Township High School District 205 Board of Education voted to extend the contract of Superintendent Dr. Robert McBride by one year through June 2026.
Will County officials have begun efforts to receive input from residents of the Fairmont community in unincorporated Lockport Township on what improvements they would like to see in the future.
The Lockport City Council voted unanimously to oppose a truck dealership and repair shop development at I-355 and Archer Avenue following request from Lemont to join it in its opposition.
The Council of Catholic Women at St. Dennis Catholic Church in Lockport donated baby clothes and baby supplies for Kristina Lowman's Two Miracle Girlz NICU Sprinkles, which gives care packages to families of premature babies.
The annual event will begin at 3 p.m. Friday and conclude at 9 p.m. Sunday. The event is held at Joliet Memorial Stadium, 3000 W. Jefferson St., Joliet. Tickets can be purchased online.
Event kicks of initiative to update Fairmont Neighborhood Plan
Taste of Joliet will feature live entertainment, Kids Zone and food vendors.
Lockport Township Park District hosted a Juneteenth celebration at A.F. Hill Park on June 19, 2024. Will County and Will County Habitat for Humanity were also represented at the event.
The Lockport Township High School District 205 board said good bye to its first class of student board members at its ]meeting on Monday and announced their successors who will be sworn in in August.
Officials with the city of Lockport confirmed they were nearly as surprised as residents by the recent closure of MOD Pizza at 16439 W. 159th St.
The Lockport Bettenhausen Chrysler-Dodge-Ram-Jeep dealership officially opened June 6.
In addition to being a fun time for car enthusiasts, local businesses benefit from the many visitors it brings to the downtown area.
The Lockport Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5788 raised the money for the e Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery support committee by hosting a Hawaiian Luau Dinner fundraiser on May 11.
A Lockport Heights woman who survived a May 7 shooting said she is stronger than the hate of the man charged with attempting to kill her. She said her "sons are stronger than his hate" and he's "not going to win."
The Lockport City Council swore in its newest alderman Susan King on June 5 to complete the term of Patrick Sheehan as the Ward 1 alderman.
Summer is heating up. Here is where you can go to cool off this weekend in Will County