Mia Forystek led Lincoln-Way Central to a regional cross country championship with a time of 17:53.80.

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

Joliet Township Government, through its Violence Prevention Community Convener program, has partnered with Kankakee Forgives and Inner City Empowerment to provide $15,000 in assistance to families impacted by firearm violence.

Lockport Township offered a complimentary buffet breakfast to senior residents during its 18th annual Senior Breakfast program

A judge has ordered the Will County Sheriff’s Office to pay a Mokena man more than $19,000 following the dismissal of a forfeiture case that his attorney claimed involved “outrageous misconduct.”

Officials within Minooka Community High School District 111 are in the preliminary stages of considering a safety enhancement that could serve as an added safeguard if a weapons-related emergency situation ever were to arise.

Timothy A. Barten, 48, of Joliet was pronounced dead on I-55 in Troy Township.

Silver Cross Hospital has announced it will host a Diabetes Fair in support of American Diabetes Month on Wednesday.

The northbound lane leading to the intersection will be blocked along with a left-turn lane from Ruby onto Broadway.