In a statement on the termination of a Joliet police detective, the police chief said the department is "built on accountability and ethical conduct, both on and off duty."

7 Brew Coffee has opened in Joliet and Lockport, is building a second Joliet store, and plans to build in Plainfield.

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

Detectives believe a residence on Joliet’s west side was targeted in a shooting that left a 17-year-old boy with a gunshot wound to the mouth while he was asleep. 

Annual program remembers those lost, offers support and highlight new treatments at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 12.

 Metra will be operating its popular Holiday Trains – specially decorated trains filled with holiday characters – on five rail lines this December.

Lewis points to sharp reduction in international students. Workforce reductions follow job cuts confirmed last week at University of St. Francis in Joliet.

The food drive in Lockport was meant to provide short-term assistance to families impacted by the uncertainty with SNAP funding amid the historic government shutdown.

Start your morning viewing resident and winter birds from the comfort of the exhibit room and Grand Hall while enjoying warm beverages and muffins Four Rivers Environmental Education Center, Channahon.

Healthgrades has recognized Saint Joseph Medical Center in Joliet for “exceptional clinical performance."

A Veterans Day ceremony will be held at noon Tuesday at the Sgt. Sator Sanchez Memorial Statue on Collins St.

Peace Lutheran Church invites anyone alone, in need, new to the area, or simply wants to celebrate with others.

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.

The ribbon cutting took place from 4 to 4:30 p.m. at Trinity Christian School, 901 Shorewood Drive, where the Shorewood campus of The Village meets.

Realigning the boundaries for each school is part of a phased approach the district is taking when it comes to student assignment and enrollment growth.

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

The mother and daughter were last seen on Oct. 28 in the 400 block of Francis Street, according to a statement from the Joliet Police Department.

Providence Catholic defeated Kankakee 35-25 in the IHSA Class 5A second round playoffs on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025.

Oswego and Plainfield fire protection districts are among 112 fire departments and districts receiving funds from Illinois American Water’s Firefighter Grant Program.

The 11 a.m. ceremony is preceded by a performance by the Joliet American Legion Band and followed by alunch.

Air Force veteran Jen Solum head the Veterans Assistance Commission of Will County, which plans to expand veterans services in 2025 as it moves into new building.

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.

Check out our photos from our Thank You Veterans special section in Will County for 2025.

Reform Pilates Studio specializes in small group Pilates classes.

While national military cemeteries receive thousands of these wreaths, former military men and women are buried everywhere and in Joliet’s Woodlawn Memorial Park, a group of volunteers is working to make sure they are remembered, too.

Phyllis Clower hid her injury in the Army for six years to serve her country. Now she gives back to the community by volunteering with the organization who helped her get her life back on track.

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.

A Joliet teen was hospitalized early Friday morning for injuries considered not life threatening.

The final list of candidates filing to run in the March 17 primary is in.

Due to state assistance funding, Illinois can likely continue serving clients through November, but the program will begin to see an impact the longer the federal shutdown continues.

William Sutton joined the Marine Corps at age 18 and was deployed to Sangin, Afghanistan in September 2010 as part of Operation Enduring Freedom, the U.S.-led military campaign in Afghanistan that began in October 2001 in response to the 9/11 terrorist attacks.

Brian Skraba, 39, a Marine veteran who served from 2004 to 2008 – including one deployment to Iraq – is currently working on his doctorate in nursing.

NuMark Credit Union, which has multiple locations in Will County and other communities, supports veteran-related causes throughout the year.

Marine veteran Steve Schuler, 77, of Peotone considers his current service with the memorial squads in Elwood and Wilmington as part of his overall service to the United States.

Joliet police detective Jeremy Eaton addresses mental health in veterans through five different outlets.

Jeffery Downs, an emergency technician at Saint Joseph Medical Center in Joliet, gave three reasons why felt called to service.

For many veterans, the sense of service and desire to impact lives for the better didn’t stop when their military career ended.

Tony Arellano, who served in the Navy during the Vietnam War, was honored this year as a veteran but emphasizes the importance of remembering veterans for their service to the country.

Homer Glen Mayor Christina Neitzke-Troike has joined the gubernatorial campaign of businessman Rick Heidner and will appear on the Republican primary ballot as his running mate in March.

Rabbi Jenny Steinberg-Martinez succeeded Paul Lauridsen as Stepping Stones new executive director, according to a news release from Stepping Stones.

The road closing is scheduled Monday through Friday for railroad work.

A Joliet police lieutenant who was put on leave on July 29 still remains on administrative leave and the city inspector general investigation is still ongoing.

Providence Catholic defeated Lemont in two sets, 25-15, 25-18, to claim the IHSA Class 3A Kankakee Sectional championship title on Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025.

Hibbett Sports will sell shoes and apparel at 359 S. Weber Road in the space formerly occupied by Maurice’s.

Designed as an annual program, “The Visionary Series” brings dynamic, high-profile speakers to the Joliet region in an elevated luncheon format, providing a platform for inspiration, knowledge sharing, and networking.

Enjoy a concert from The Red Roses on Friday, take an architectural tour of the Old Joliet Prison administration building on Saturday and more this weekend!

Permits became available on Nov. 1 and are valid for the remainder of 2025 and all of 2026. Each permit grants access to all six off-leash dog parks:

In addition to the many food banks and food pantries throughout Will County various government agencies and organizations are holding their own food drives and distributions to help those in need.

Restaurant will replace MyGrain Brewery, plans to reopen brewhouse.

Will County sheriff’s deputies responding to a structure fire on March 23 had discovered two emaciated horses on a Peotone Township property.