Will County

Clay Russell, 61, was pronounced dead Sunday on Interstate 55 in Wilmington.

Mason Santiago, 19, and Tyler R. Koscinski, 20, both of New Lenox, were killed in a crash on Interstate 80 in Will County.

The source of a social media threat that was circulated Sunday stating students will be bringing weapons into both Joliet high schools has been identified and deemed not credible, according to a statement by Joliet Township High School District 204.

Sweet and playful Abu has shown nothing but love despite being abandoned for more than a month in an empty apartment after his owner moved. This resilient cat has bounced back with spirit.

Bob Fox of Joliet said he started his own business in 2005 following a “now or never” moment.

Jon Rahm captured both the LIV Golf Chicago tournament at Bolingbrook Golf Club and the LIV season title with a final round 4-under-par 66 Sunday.

A call came in to the Joliet Fire Department at 11:49 p.m. Sunday to a structure fire the 500 block of Strong Avenue.

The Plainfield Fire Protection District arrived at the scene of a residential fire in the 14600 block of Thomas Jefferson Drive in Plainfield shortly after 3:30 p.m. on Sunday

Joliet Junior College and an exploratory committee made up of Grundy area officials have been working since last year on an expansion into Morris that would bring a new building, though a location has not yet been determined.

A Joliet man who was previously released from jail by a Will County judge has been arrested a second time after he was accused again of possessing a handgun modified to fire automatically.

Three-week closure for repairs starts Sept. 16.

The Will County Center for Community Concerns has announced eligibility requirements and application rules for funding through the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program.

The Cork Wine Bar and Kitchen in Joliet plans to reopen after a temporary closure in May.

Will County property transfers from March 4 to Aug. 16, 2024.

Fiesta en el Bicentennial Park, a food and music festival, was held Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024 at Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park in Joliet. The event is hosted by the Joliet Latino Economic Development Association, or LEDA, a nonprofit organization that generates funds to support Latino small business owners and entrepreneurs in the Joliet area.

The Illinois Department of Transportation grant will be used to develop a comprehensive plan for Manhattan aimed at improving pedestrian safety and reducing traffic congestion.

It's never too late to plant a tree and other woody plant as long as the hole is pre-dug, according to Nancy Kuhajda, Illinois Extension horticulture educator serving Grundy, Kankakee, and Will Counties.

A 2-year-old child in Joliet who was fatally stabbed by his 6-year-old brother earlier this month is remembered by his family as a “sweet soul” and a “fighter” who “brought joy to all those around him.”

Parishioner calls Vatican decision a miracle, but diocese says it may challenge ruling.

Motorists traveling in the eastbound direction of Interstate 80 should consider alternative routes to avoid the area, IDOT officials said.

Aiofe Scott and her longtime collaborator Andre Meaney will kick off University of St. Francis' “Music At Moser” fall concert series.

Fall offers its own unique festivals and community celebrations throughout the northern Will County area. Check here for a listing of special events in September and October.

The Spirit Halloween stores in Joliet and Bolingbrook are open for the Halloween shopping season.

The Will County Clerk’s Office determined an image of a Facebook post about the attempted assassination of Donald Trump that was attributed to an election judge was a “manipulated image” and not real.

Close out summer with a fishing excursion to idden Lakes Trout Farm in Bolingbrook. Two-hour sessions will be offered at 7 a.m. and 10 a.m., on Saturday, Sept. 21.

Joliet West High School was on a “secure and hold” protocol for more than three hours Friday afternoon in reaction to rumors of a weapon on the campus. No weapon was found after a search by Joliet police.

The Joliet Junior College City Center campus will reopen Monday after extensive roof and HVAC repairs were done in response to damage from storms on July 14.

A Democrat high school board president and Republican Will County board member plan to compete in the upcoming election for Will County Clerk.

Expect ramp and lane closures on Interstate 80, between Houbolt Road and Richards Street, in Joliet, over four weekends beginning, Friday, Sept. 13.

Illinois Route 7 (9th Street) bridge in Lockport among 10 Illinois infrastructure projects in Will County that are mapped out over next 6 years

The winning Illinois Lottery scratch-off ticket was purchased at a Circle K gas station and convenience store in Channahon,

Joliet Public Schools District 86 broke ground Thursday on construction projects to build new buildings to replace Gompers and Hufford junior high schools, both schools that were built in the 1950s.

Rialto management says it is waiting for IEPA approval of cleanup plan for the Joliet theater. The Illinois Attorney General’s Office filed a complaint against the theater in Will County Circuit Court.

Spooky Night Out on Sept. 14 is hosted by the Lockport Woman’s Club to benefit local charities.

Early bird registration for the Corn Fest 5K run is currently underway through Saturday, Aug. 24 for $25 per person.

Will County is offering free recycling for electronics, household hazardous waste, metal, wood, clothing, books, toys, and more on Saturday in New Lenox. Pre-registration is required.

The city of Lockport, in collaboration with HBO, will be holding a special advance screening for the Peabody Award –winning HBO series “Somebody Somewhere:" on Oct. 30.

Highlights of Fiesta en el Bicentennial Park include local artists, diverse food vendors and unique shops

Joliet firefighters arrived at the scene in the 1500 block of Prairie Avenue and saw heavy smoke coming from a single-story residence on Wednesday evening, according to the Joliet Fire Department.

A former Joliet police officer has pleaded not guilty to federal drug trafficking charges and a judge released him from custody after he surrendered to the Drug Enforcement Administration.

Joliet area residents enjoy the warm days as temperatures hit the high 80s in these last days of summer before fall officially begins Sept. 22.

Joliet fire Battalion Chief Jim Blake honored in a tribute that also marked the Sept. 11 deeds of firefighters.

Joliet Township Government Deputy Clerk Estefany Bonilla has been named as the new Township Clerk.

Officials from Joliet Public Schools District 86 will break ground on the new Hufford and Gompers Junior High School buildings on Thursday.

Municipally-owned Bolingbrook Golf Club – the dream of longtime mayor Roger Claar – is hosting its largest event since it opened in 2002, this weekend's LIV Golf Invitational.

Central Elementary School in Plainfield is one of three schools in Illinois recognized as a Promising Practices Professional Learning Community by Work Solution Tree.

A Crest Hill man has been arrested and charged in connection with a shooting on Western Avenue in Joliet in August in which two teenagers were shot, according to Joliet police.

A Kendall County judge ruled prosecutors’ evidence of a retired Joliet police sergeant’s alleged “bad acts” are not relevant to his official misconduct case, unless he testifies about his motive at his trial.

The Joliet Township girls golf team set a school record for nine holes, and more of note on the area high school golf scene in the Herald-News Golf Notebook.

Cubs President of Business Operations Crane Kenney describes agony of playoff baseball and other details of what its like to run a Major League Baseball team in Joliet on Tuesday.