Will County Clerk Annette Parker announced that in-person early voting will begin on Thursday at the county clerk's office in Joliet.

March 17 marks the 2026 primary, where Will County voters can pull a Democratic or Republican ballot to pick who appears on the ballot come November. All voters, partisan or not, can weigh in on referendum questions.

Anyone who donates to Will County Habitat for Humanity by Friday and shines a light may enter the drawing for a chance to win the famous lights.

Mica Freeman: My top priority is making sure the residents of my district — especially Plainfield — have a strong voice on the Will County Board. Read Freeman's full election questionnaire here

Debbie Militello: Will County needs to attract quality jobs with higher pay ranges. Warehouses are not providing the quality jobs with higher pay. Read Militello's full questionnaire here

Dave Oxley on top priorities: Getting a new drinking water source for the Sunnyland Subdivision, upgrading the gas recycling plant at the Will County Landfill to recycle more energy and working with the Will County Board to make sure we move forward on the right path.

Home builder D.R. Horton says there's a market demand for smaller houses, but council puts caps on how many.

Several venues in Will County will host live music this weekend, everything from country to Frank Sinatra covers to high-energy rock and alternative.

Mayor Terry D'Arcy says series will bring good attention to Joliet and its police department.