Will County

A 70-year-old woman has died from a crash involving a semitrailer in Will County.

Ten years ago, Nick Lindblad was a 14-year-old desparately in need of a new heart. Now, at 24, he is a college student, working full-time and planning a trip overseas.

The city wants Joliet residents to conserve water with rain barrels.

Valley View Community Unit School District 365U will be searching for a new superintendent just one year after hiring its current leader.

A fugitive’s vehicle struck a Will County Sheriff’s Office squad vehicle during a pursuit but the deputy was not harmed.

Tyler Simons of Wisconsin will host “Cars Behind Bars” from noon to 5 p.m. Aug. 3 at the Old Joliet Prison, 1125 Collins St. in Joliet.

City Hall construction has begun in Lockport, requiring the temporary relocation of meetings and city offices.

A former teacher for the Diocese of Joliet has completed his two-and-half year probation in a case where he pleaded guilty to grooming someone he thought was a minor to engage in unlawful sexual conduct.

Blues Brothers Con at the Old Joliet Prison is not happening this year. Instead, plans are being made for a "Blues Brothers Screening" on the 45th anniversary year of the movie's release.

The Joliet Hall of Pride induction ceremony for “community champions” will be Aug. 14. Reservation deadline is Friday.

Founded in 2015, Oak Leaf Community Mortgage in Plainfield is marking its 10th anniversary. Oak Leaf entered into a partnership with North Shore Trust and Savings in 2023.

The Silver Cross Foundation Board of Directors, the 501(c)(3) fundraising arm for the New Lenox hospital, recently announced the appointment of two new members.

Downtown Joliet Kidz Fest, Rockin' the Ville and more happening this weekend!

Lingering wildfire smoke is the reason for an air quality alert issued by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency for a large portion of northern Illinois

The Will County Health Department's Behavioral Health Division will host a back-to-school supply fair on Aug. 8. Pre-registration is mandatory.

A case where a Catholic priest was charged with placing the hair of a 13-year-old girl in his mouth in Joliet has been dismissed by Will County State’s Attorney James Glasgow’s Office.

The pavement work at Joliet's Six Corners is expected to last from July 30 through Aug. 6. Detours will be in place.

Randolph County Coroner Tracy Vallett said Joseph Czuba, 73, died of natural causes while in the custody of the Illinois Department of Corrections.

The Will County Community Health Center has announced newly expanded services in Bolingbrook, including primary medical care for patients 5 years and older.

A traffic case involving a Will County Board member who hit a bicyclist has been dismissed after the “complaining witness” did not show up to court on the day of trial, records show.

A federal judge dismissed a racial discrimination lawsuit from a former Joliet police detective who claimed a former police chief conspired with another department to have him arrested on a domestic battery charge.

Update: The Will County Sheriff’s Office announced that Wilmington-Peotone Road has reopened after being closed following two vehicle accidents Tuesday afternoon.

A Lockport father has been arrested after he was accused of abandoning his child at Joliet Township bar and kicking the child, police said.

The Illinois Department of Transportation is scheduling inspections of the Interstate 55 bridges over the Des Plaines River near Channahon beginning in August.

One of four men charged with the gang-fueled Joliet Township shooting on Halloween in 2021 has lost his bid to suppress his statements to sheriff’s detectives.

Hospitals in Chicago, the suburbs, and beyond made U.S. News & World Report’s list of best hospitals. They include four in Chicago, seven in greater Cook County, four in DuPage, three in Lake, one in Will and the hospitals in McHenry County

Will County children are now eligible to enroll in Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, which will provide them free books each month until the age of five.

Essington Road in Joliet will continue to have a left lane closure for northbound traffic this week.

Local veteran's organization AllenForce opened its very own recreation and wellness center for veterans in Joliet on Friday.

Will Grundy Medical Clinic (WGMC) announced its commitment ot strengthen health and social care services in its region in a news release Friday.

A Will County jury has found a South Chicago Heights man guilty of the 2023 first-degree murder of a Joliet woman

A Joliet man was arrested after he was accused of attempting to bite the ear of a police officer and traveling 80 mph on Theodore Street in a Volkswagen Atlas containing a machete, according to police and court records

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.

University of St. Francis President Dr. Ryan Hendrickson invites the greater Joliet community to two special events hosted in partnership with local organizations.

Candidate nominating petition packets for the March 2026 Illinois primary election are now available at the Will County Clerk’s office.

The City of Joliet has named Ann Sylvester as its new director of cultural affairs and special events. She previously worked for the city of Chicago's special events department.

Hollywood Casino Joliet has announced the closing date for its riverboat facility weeks before the grand opening of its new location.

The Forest Preserve District of Will County in August brings its Friday Food Truck back along with coffee and birdwatching at the meeting of the DuPage and Des Plaines rivers.

The City of Lockport has created an interactive scavenger hunt to take players through its businesses and historic sites. The promotion runs through Sept. 1.

A crowd of about 100 friends, family and fellow stagehands gathered at Joliet's Rialto Square Theatre to honor the dedication and legacy of Lorin Lynch, who has served as a stagehand for five decades.

Participants in the Morningstar Mission fundraiser will enjoy an evening of dining at The Curator’s Cafe, Magpie’s Joy of Eating, The Metro Grill & Bar and La Mex.

The Will County Emergency Management Agency, the Will County Regional Office of Education, and local school districts partnered for a training program on how to reunite students and parents in the event of a school emergency.

The mystery surrounding the identity of a woman found dead in Will County in 1968 has been resolved, the Will County Coroner’s Office reported this week

Plainfield residents can expect letters this week from the U.S. Census Bureau that contain information on how to complete a special census form online, the village said.

State Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, said the Neurodiversity Legislative Advisory Committee is intended to serve as a forum for neurodiverse individuals, their families and service providers.

The Will County Health Department has announced the creation of a new breastfeeding support group, called the Milk Circle.

A former Plainfield Township landlord who was convicted in February of the 2023 hate crime murder of a Muslim child has died, according to a Will County sheriff official.

AllenForce held a grand opening for its Veteran Wellness & Recreation Center at 3581 Hennepin Drive in Joliet on Friday, July 25, 2025. The center includes space for remote work, an activities area and a quiet wellness room.

The Joliet Police Department said Friday that it has arrested Angel Magana, 20, and Latrell Woodall, 20, both of Joliet in connection with the shooting death of a teenager in 2022.

The weather service said the clouds typically do not pose any kind of hazard and do not support strong, damaging tornadoes.