‘It’s beautiful. It feels like the most American thing,’ a Bolingbrook High School student protester said on Friday as she joined hundreds of students at the school in walking out to march against Immigration and Customs Enforcement actions.

Several hundred Bolingbrook High School students protested against the actions of Immigration and Customs Enforcement activities across the country on Friday, Feb. 13, 2026. Students walked out of school to march through the streets.

Executive at open house says Joliet Technology Center could be on special March 5 agenda for Plan Commission with City Council vote to follow.

The city has issued a call for performers, instructors and more to sign up for programming being developed for 2026.

As Shaw Media celebrates its 175th anniversary, we looked back at four front pages from February 13, including where young women made history in the coal fields by walking out after their employer suggested they use their “suffrage” rather than seek a raise

The service will be held at 10 a.m. at New Life Lutheran Church 249 N. Bolingbrook Drive in Bolingbrook.

A Joliet man is accused of stomping on the stomach of a pregnant woman, who had stabbed him with a screwdriver to stop his assault of another man, police said.

Lockport senior Addie Way scored a career-high 19 points in her final home game to lift the Porters to a 50-42 win against York on Thursday night.

Morris' Cami Pfeifer made three 3-pointers in the second half and Lily Hansen scored her 1,000th career point among a team-high 23 in a 56-45 win over Manteno

Jacque Herrera, GM for Joliet NASCAR track that bring back racing this summer, is among four panelists slated for the March 5 panel discussion and luncheon.

Parents and some local elected officials called out the financial management of Joliet Public Schools District 86 after a vote to close A.O. Marshall Elementary School.

Warehouse Pollution Reduction Act described as 'first in the nation' would monitor and regulate warehouse pollution across Illinois.

Joliet police have charged a homeless man with several counts of theft and weapons charges following an investigation into a series of vehicle burglaries.

Joliet Catholic wrapped up the regular season with a 55-33 win at Bishop McNamara on Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026.

Hope United Methodist Church will host the 110th chicken noodle dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at 2506 Caton Farm Road in Joliet.

Celebrate Valentine's Day with a Sweetheart Night Hike at Hickory Creek Forest Preserve, or enjoy the creative fusion of classical music and hip hop with Black Violin Sunday at the Rialto Square Theatre.

Owner Nick J. Pena recently held a grand re-opening unveiling dramatic changes in offerings and atmosphere - green velvet, antique details, chandeliers and more martinis.

The current leadership at Joliet’s Big Brothers Big Sisters of Will and Grundy counties said it has navigated “significant ongoing challenges” as a result of the former executive’s failures with “diligence and care.”

Joliet Central student Maverick Lewis last weekend captured three state championships at the Illinois Target Archery Association's State Indoor Championships.

The new facility will be 16,000 square feet, more than double its current size. The building formerly housed the Rusty Ridge Animal Center, which moved last year to Shorewood.

Senior Aida Valdovinos, juniors Ayanna Jackson and Mia Buss, and freshman Coriana Kelly will compete on Saturday at Morris High School for a chance to qualify for the IHSA state championships.

An eighth grade math teacher from Bolingbrook’s Brooks Middle School and a kindergarten teacher from Troy Hofer Elementary School in Shorewood were honored by the state.

Five days after the Will County and Wilmington emergency services said they were monitoring changing ice conditions on the Kankakee Rivers, the weather finally warmed enough for it to begin thawing.

The investigation of a Lockport Township man revealed videos of the victim had been recorded through hidden cameras in her bedroom and a bathroom, police said.

Providence is a No. 1 sectional seed in Class 3A, while Minooka is a No. 2 seed and Bolingbrook No. 4 in Class 4A as the IHSA girls basketball postseason is set to begin.

Illinois Senate Bill 3612 would address minimum broadband speeds and maximum prices for low-income consumers, Sen. Rachel Ventura's office said.

About 150 paid internships are available with local employers. Fifteen local high schools are participating in program organized by the Will County Center for Economic Development.

Hillwood and Power House Data Centers, the companies proposing the Joliet Technology Center, will host the open house.

The former CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Will and Grundy counties owed $40,000 in restitution to the nonprofit he pleaded guilty to stealing from and he has paid half of that amount.

Joliet Catholic boys basketball led Plainfield South by 11 in the third quarter, but the Cougars managed to cut it down to a one-point deficit late. The Hilltoppers made their free throws to close the game out and get the win.

The federal court order on Tuesday did not set a specific amount that the city should receive in reimbursement of litigation costs from the attorneys for former Joliet Mayor Bob O’Dekirk.

Trader Joe's says no store confirmed for Joliet, but labor official says bidding process for potential construction job is in the works.

Fred Hayes, who previously served Elwood and Joliet as chief of police, has been appointed as village administrator in Elwood.

A Will County judge said he had to follow the pretrial release provision of the SAFE-T Act, which has been deemed constitutional, and he could not be an "activist" judge or legislate from the bench.

Learn what makes snakes unique, explore common species found in Will County and meet Ramen, the resident snake ambassador at Hidden Oaks Nature Center in Bolingbrook.

Lockport has approved plans for a new Dunkin Donuts building at 159th Street and Farrell Road.

A Joliet man has been charged with disseminating videos of child sex abuse materials in 2024, an offense that carries a penalty of six to 30 years in prison. 

A Will County grand jury has indicted a Manhattan man on 22 charges of possessing child sex abuse materials in a case filed last year.

Upon arrival, Joliet firefighters found a fully involved detached garage fire, the fire department said.

At approximately 2:14 p.m. Monday, a 911 call went out regarding smoke inside one unit of a five-unit townhouse building in the 14500 block of South Patriot Square Drive in Plainfield.

A Lockport man allegedly confessed to having child sex abuse materials on his phone, according to the Will County Sheriff's Office.

Illinois was unsuccessful in appealing FEMA's denial of a major disaster declaration from storms that caused damage around the Chicago area last August.

A Joliet man was a roommate of the woman he’s charged with killing and the woman was apparently holding her 4-year-old son in her arms when they were repeatedly shot by him, prosecutors said. 

Police are investigating a robbery in which more than $1,000 was taken from a Joliet wireless service business, police said.

March 17 marks the 2026 primary, where Will County voters can pull a Democratic or Republican ballot to pick who appears on the ballot come November. All voters, partisan or not, can weigh in on referendum questions.

Read the description of each pet to learn about it, including where it can be adopted in Will County.

New Canaan Land Christian Church in Joliet held the annual Super Soul Bowl Sunday on Feb. 8, 2026, which received recognition from the city and several state lawmakers. The event uses Super Bowl Sunday as a fun way to connect the community with worship

Pope Leo XIV named Spies named apostolic administrator as former Diocese of Joliet Bishop Ronald Hicks became the archbishop of New York on Friday.

Shorewood HUGS annual chocolate ball supports the grassroots nonprofit's HUGS & Wishes program. to date, Shorewood HUGS has fulfilled more than 1,400 wishes.

Eventual state champion Lincoln-Way East as well as Providence, Reed-Custer, Lockport and Lemont's competitive cheerleading squads won sectional championships and competed in the IHSA State Finals this past weekend.