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May 15, 2025
The Herald-News

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Minooka girls win Class 3A Rock Island Sectional title: The Herald-News Wednesday Roundup

Minooka girls win Class 3A Rock Island Sectional title: The Herald-News Wednesday Roundup

Minooka's girls track and field team won the title at the Class 3A Rock Island Sectional, and more in Wednesday's Herald-News Roundup

By Shaw Local News Network and Rob Oesterle●
May 14, 2025 at 10:53 pm CDT

Joliet’s Jefferson Street bridge closed for ‘emergency repairs’

Joliet’s Jefferson Street bridge closed for ‘emergency repairs’

The Jefferson Street bridge in downtown Joliet was shut down Wednesday and the Illinois Department of Transportation did not say how long the bridge will be closed.

By Bob Okon●
May 14, 2025 at 10:07 pm CDT

Oswego’s Dontrell Young, Yorkville’s Owen Horeni star as Oswego East takes Southwest Prairie Conference crown

Oswego’s Dontrell Young, Yorkville’s Owen Horeni star as Oswego East takes Southwest Prairie Conference crown

Oswego's Dontrell Young shines with top state track times at conference meet.

By Tim Cronin – Shaw Local News Network correspondent●
May 14, 2025 at 9:40 pm CDT

Grinder mentality suits Lockport in win over Lincoln-Way East

Grinder mentality suits Lockport in win over Lincoln-Way East

Lockport knew it would have to figure out a way to scratch out some runs and count on good pitching and defense. Fortunately for the Porters all of those elements came through in a 4-1 victory.

By Steve Soucie●
May 14, 2025 at 9:09 pm CDT

Morris baseball completes sweep of Sycamore

Morris baseball completes sweep of Sycamore

Ximi Baftiri had a 2-run double in a six-run fifth inning to help propel Morris to a 10-1 win over Sycamore.

By Rob Oesterle●
May 14, 2025 at 8:08 pm CDT

Taste of Joliet lands Grammy- nominated Los Rielos del Norte

Taste of Joliet lands Grammy- nominated Los Rielos del Norte

The Joliet Park District on Wednesday announced the lineup for Latino music completing the schedule for three days of entertainment at Taste of Joliet.

By Bob Okon●
May 14, 2025 at 6:00 pm CDT

Expect traffic changes along IL Route 7 in Lockport on Thursday

Expect traffic changes along IL Route 7 in Lockport on Thursday

The Illinois Route 7 channelization project in Lockport will move into its second phase on Thursday.

By Jessie Molloy●
May 14, 2025 at 4:37 pm CDT

Lemont man flees Bolingbrook police, crashes into vehicle, injuring mother and infant

Lemont man flees Bolingbrook police, crashes into vehicle, injuring mother and infant

A Lemont man is facing multiple charges after he fled Bolingbrook police and his SUV struck a vehicle causing serious injuries to a woman and her 3-month-old child.

By Denise M. Baran-Unland●
May 14, 2025 at 2:25 pm CDT

Will County firefighters honored for distinguished service

Will County firefighters honored for distinguished service

Firefighters from Wilmington and Bolingbrook departments were among those honored for going “above and beyond their duties” at annual state of Illinois' Fallen Firefighter Memorial and Medal of Honor Ceremony.

By Judy Harvey●
May 14, 2025 at 2:00 pm CDT

5 Things to Do in Will County: Community Thrift Sale

5 Things to Do in Will County: Community Thrift Sale

Gently used clothing will be $1 on Friday and Saturday at a Community Thrift Sale at Jolie Central High School.

By 5 Things to Do in Joliet and Will County●
May 14, 2025 at 12:00 pm CDT
Plans for Joliet’s annual Star Wars Day announced

Plans for Joliet’s annual Star Wars Day announced

The Joliet Public Library provides details for the popular Star Wars Day on June 7. The event is free.

By Bob Okon●
May 14, 2025 at 10:04 am CDT
New john greene Realtor open in Plainfield

New john greene Realtor open in Plainfield

The Plainfield Shorewood Area Chamber of Commerce hosting a ribbon cutting for john greene Realtor on Wednesday.

By Denise M. Baran-Unland●
May 14, 2025 at 8:00 am CDT

Latest News

1

Minooka girls win Class 3A Rock Island Sectional title: The Herald-News Wednesday Roundup


2

Joliet’s Jefferson Street bridge closed for ‘emergency repairs’


3

Oswego’s Dontrell Young, Yorkville’s Owen Horeni star as Oswego East takes Southwest Prairie Conference crown


4

Grinder mentality suits Lockport in win over Lincoln-Way East


5

Morris baseball completes sweep of Sycamore


6

Taste of Joliet lands Grammy- nominated Los Rielos del Norte


7

Expect traffic changes along IL Route 7 in Lockport on Thursday


8

Lemont man flees Bolingbrook police, crashes into vehicle, injuring mother and infant


More News

1

Will County firefighters honored for distinguished service


2

5 Things to Do in Will County: Community Thrift Sale


3

Plans for Joliet’s annual Star Wars Day announced


4

New john greene Realtor open in Plainfield


5

Joliet loses key motion to dismiss federal lawsuit over Eric Lurry death in police custody


6

Aidan Wyzard’s big day leads Sycamore to first conference title since 2002


7

Joliet West cruises to baseball win over Plainfield East: The Herald-News Tuesday roundup


8

2000 state champion Joliet Township softball team honored


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