Peotone claimed a 2-1 victory over Beecher in the IHSA Class 1A Manteno Regional championship on Friday, May 22, 2026.

Beecher secured a 14-6 victory over Manteno in the IHSA Class 2A Manteno Regional championship on Friday, May 22, 2026.

Gov. JB Pritzker joined local leaders on Friday to celebrate the construction of new Interstate 80 bridges that cross the Des Plaines River in Joliet. 

There are approximately 38 accidents per year on Ridge Road in the five-mile stretch from Caton Farm Road to Plainfield Road, the Kendall County Highway Department said.

The ribbon cutting event will take place between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Saturday in the Lockport City Hall east parking lot, located at 222 E. 9th St.

The event will feature 13 authors and a curated menu. Admission to the author fair is free with a purchase from the cafe.

The City of Lockport will host a series of workshops in the coming weeks to discuss the possibility of a data center, a concept which has already started to draw resident opposition.

The owners blamed a fryer for starting the January fire, which caused an estimated $100,000 in smoke and water damage to the downtown Plainfield restaurant.

A majority on the Joliet Junior College Board of Trustees approved censuring a trustee for what they deemed violations of board policy when she spoke at a Joliet City Council meeting.

Despite gas prices above $5 a gallon, AAA expects to see 45 million Americans journey 50 miles or more over the extended Memorial Day weekend.

Will County Board votes 12-8 for Earthrise Energy solar project in Manhattan, Green Garden and Wilton townships. Opponents plan court challenge.

Plainfield School District 202 is facing a multi-million dollar decrease in state funding for the coming school year due to its reclassification from a Tier 1 to Tier 2 status district.

The Oswego School Board approved hiring Adam Hurder at an annual base salary of $145,000.

The Chicago Street Market opens for the season at 10 a.m. Friday, May 22 in downtown Joliet.

An attorney for a Wilmington man charged with a felony traffic violation that led to a crash that killed an Illinois State Police trooper was given more time to discuss his client’s options.

Discuss nature-inspired novels while walking the grounds of Four Rivers Environmental Education Center in Channahon.

Joliet Public Schools District 86 has hired Jose Jaramillo, a district graduate, as its new assistant superintendent for human resources.

The rate at which ComEd customers are charged for energy usage is increasing. Additionally, a temporary credit to Illinois customers is disappearing. Data centers for the artificial intelligence industry are among the factors driving the demand

Dive right into summer at these Joliet area community pools and splash pads.

A pregnant ER nurse was kicked by a patient. Prosecutors, hospitals and nurses say violence has become routine – and convictions remain rare

Ogden Point will have three multi-purpose gyms (basketball, volleyball, pickleball), five racquetball courts, a spin room, a group fitness room, a four-lane lap pool and a multi-purpose room.

Council votes 8-1 for appointment-only tattoo studio next to City Square in the Crystal Building.

Republican allegations emerge day before big vote on 6,100-acre Earthrise solar complex.

The city of Joliet held its Memorial Day service to remember and honor those who died in service of the county at the City Square downtown on Wednesday, May 20, 2026.

The event will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Joliet Public Library Downtown Branch, 150 N. Ottawa St., Joliet.

Outdoor farmers market season offers plenty of opportunities to shop local and support regional growers and vendors

More than 20 employers slated for job fair at 2-5 p.m. on Thursday at 1300 Copperfield Ave., Joliet.

Ceremony is noon to 1 p.m. Joliet American Legion Band performance begins at 11:30 a.m.

Menards will develop self-storage behind Jefferson Street store, while plan for self-storage on Drauden Road approved on third attempt.

Koen Lynes hit two home runs as a red-hot Joliet Catholic baseball team collected an 8-4 victory over Wilmington on Tuesday.

Along with the damage from Monday’s storms, a backed-up air handler at Boulder Hill Elementary School failed Tuesday morning, causing a significant leak that damaged ceiling tiles and soaked carpeted floors.

Elwood Police Officer Nick Adams was known for his “humor, mentorship, commitment to family and commitment to his fellow brothers and sisters in blue," police officials said.

The 13-year-old victim “remains in stable but critical condition following surgery,“ Joliet police officials said.

Kratom is an herbal extract. The FDA has warned people not to use Kratom because of the possible harm it can cause.

The meeting on Wednesday is part of the Phase One Study on proposed improvements to the 9.3-mile segment of Wilmington-Peotone Road near Manhattan.

Cass Street bridge downtown now expected to stay closed until at least late summer 2027. Brandon Road bridge reopening pushed back.

Adrian Cavira tossed a one-hitter as Joliet West claimed a 10-0, six inning win over Joliet Central on Monday.

A 13-year-old boy was airlifted to Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood in critical condition after being shot Monday, Joliet police said

The Joliet Junior College Board of Trustees will consider approving three censures against a trustee for her comments at a Joliet City Council meeting.

House Bill 4273 would prohibit a company selling homeowners insurance from increasing premiums by more than 10% without first notifying the consumer 60 days prior.

Southern chicken chain opened its first Illinois restaurant in Plainfield in January. Now plans Joliet location in former Wendy's spot on Larkin Avenue.

Residents can take a night to enjoy the summer weather, support local restaurants, and even take in some live entertainment.

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.

The rooftop event was held between 5 a.m. and noon on Friday at the Dunkin’ at 3011 Plainfield Road, in Joliet’s far west side near the Louis Joliet Mal

The boys volleyball teams from Joliet West and Joliet Central turned their rivalry game at Joliet West on May 12 into a fundraiser for Will County veterans.

Advance registration required for event at Will County Office Building in Joliet. Anyone interested in volunteering can sign up at ShareFestWillCounty.org.

Caryn Boyle, a social studies teacher at Troy Middle School in Plainfield, was allowed early access to the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago this week, courtesy of a former student who now works at the Obama Foundation

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Catch up on the week’s top Will County news in minutes. Hear the week’s 5 most popular stories, read aloud for you, for the week of May 10-16

The three-week closure of the nature preserve in Homer Glen is necessary for the entrance road to be replaced.