Joliet City Council holds public hearings Tuesday on property tax levy and 2025 budget.

Will County Board members spent fewer than four minutes choosing their new leadership but close to six hours debating proposed changes to their rules and procedures.

Lions Electric, manufacturer of electric buses and trucks, did not provide details on its future plans for its Joliet factory. Mayor Terry D’Arcy said he believes operations stopped as of Monday.

Judge Daniel L. Kennedy has been reelected to a third term as chief judge as the 12th Judicial Circuit of Will County.

Here are five ways to ensure the holidays are merry and bright for people and pets in Will County.

The Herald-News presents this week’s Pets of the Week. Read the description of each pet to find out about it, including where it can be adopted in Will County.