Shaw Local

‘Good for the soul to be out in nature,’ says Will County Forest Preserve volunteer of the year

Two people hospitalized after fiery I-80 crash in Joliet

Lockport OKs new residential development near Smith Road, neighbors cite flooding concerns

Joliet area police will be at these Dunkin’ locations for ‘Cop on a Rooftop’ Special Olympics fundraiser

Revving up for Race Fan Rally in Joliet this summer

Will County advisory panel once again rejects plan for 6,100-acre solar complex

Judge could change decision on granting new trial in Joliet ‘Nightmare on Hickory Street’ murder case

Everyday Hero: Longtime Joliet District 86 clerical aide said she tried to ‘always be helpful’

Paraprofessional at Plainfield District 202 brightens lives of veterans and military members

Coal City woman with disability puts others with disabilities ahead of herself

Plainfield teacher recognized as Will County Educator of Excellence

Everyday Hero: Cornerstone CEO teaches and leads

Crews respond after tornado, say they’re just doing their job

Dixon police chief Ryan Bivins cherishes impacting lives through his faith, service and basketball

As a truant officer, he sees families struggling. And he’s helped scores of them

‘Walking that walk with people who understand’: Peers lean on each other in tight-knit recovery community

‘Just as energized as I was the first day’: Bereaved dad turned a personal tragedy into community outreach

34 years of open doors: A teacher’s legacy at Seneca High

Dixon police chief Ryan Bivins cherishes impacting lives through his faith, service and basketball

Forreston-Polo, Oregon, Milledgeville, West Carroll girls qualify for state track and field meet

Jared Mundt takes over as new Ottawa football coach

QB Marion Persich to transfer to Morris from La Salle-Peru

Oswego’s Ammar Banire, after breakout moments as a sophomore, puts himself on Division I recruiting radar

M. Eileen Brown: How quiet acts of kindness strengthen our community

Froma Harrop: There’s a reason some populist views are popular

Eye On Illinois: Are spending or savings plans worth the political capital based on your wallet?

Eye On Illinois: Football team needs money? Try license plates and lotto tickets

Historic Highlights: Burma-Shave signs were staple of highway travel in past eras

Lovina’s Amish Kitchen: A visit from cousins and Joe makes a portable garden bed

Revolutionary War Weekend, Jazz Fest coming to Cantigny in June

5 Things to Do: Oswego history tour, The Brothers Sinatra and more this weekend

‘More than just a road’: Illinois communities celebrate Route 66’s centennial

Lockdown lifted at Joliet Central, police received threat deemed ‘unsubstantiated’

Woman allowed jail release after arrest in shooting outside Joliet bar

Will County hearing today on 6,100-acre solar plan