Lewis points to sharp reduction in international students. Workforce reductions follow job cuts confirmed last week at University of St. Francis in Joliet.

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Joliet Central High School hosted an assembly to honor veterans in the community on Friday, Nov. 7.

Due to state assistance funding, Illinois can likely continue serving clients through November, but the program will begin to see an impact the longer the federal shutdown continues.

Permits became available on Nov. 1 and are valid for the remainder of 2025 and all of 2026. Each permit grants access to all six off-leash dog parks:

In addition to the many food banks and food pantries throughout Will County various government agencies and organizations are holding their own food drives and distributions to help those in need.

Restaurant will replace MyGrain Brewery, plans to reopen brewhouse.

Realigning the boundaries for each school is part of a phased approach the district is taking when it comes to student assignment and enrollment growth.

Interstate 80 from Ridge Road in Minooka to U.S. Route 30 in Joliet and New Lenox will see lane closures over two consecutive nights beginning on Wednesday

Illinois State Police responded to a report of a hazardous materials spill on the eastbound lanes of I-80, west of Gougar Road. No injuries reported.