Jessie Molloy

Joliet Public Schools District 86's Forest Park I.E. was recognized this week as a National School of Character for the second time by Character.org.

Joliet Police report that the driver of a car that crashed into a parked truck was hospitalized after the crash which left a portion of Maple Road closed Saturday.

U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood spoke with constituents in Joliet on Saturday, accompanied by fellow Democrat Congressman Maxwell Frost of Florida. The pair discussed the proposed Republican budget bill and how social services, veterans and job programs will be impacted.

The Will County Resource Recovery and Energy Division will host the Book Reuse and Recycling Event Friday through Sunday. More than 80,000 books found new homes last year.

The Forest Preserve District of Will County has come up with a unique way to remind visitors about the risk of car break-ins and how to prevent them this summer.

Lockport Township High School drafting and architecture teacher Jeff Brown looks back on his 29 years at LTHS in his final months before retirement.

100+ Women Who Care of Will County has made their last big check presentation of their 2024-2025 giving year, presenting over $9,000 to Legacy Ranch in Lockport.

The Illinois Department of Public Health advises private well owners to have their water tested for elevated PFAS levels, especially if they live near communities whose public wells were found to have excessive quantities of the "forever chemicals."

The Lockport City Council reviewed a lease agreement with Lockport Township to temporarily relocate city meetings to the township building during Central Square renovations later this year.

ShareFest Will County will be offering a free food drive-thru service on Saturday, for pre-registered attendees. Volunteers needed.

A Crest Hill home has been left uninhabitable after a structure fire swept through the building Tuesday. Though the home's inhabitants were able to evacuate safely.

The Lockport City Council granted final permission for the construction of a Wendy's restaurant near I-355.

Will County Regional Office of Education Superintendent Dr. Lisa Caparelli-Ruff visited Bolingbrook High School Monday for a closer look at its reinforced windows as Clear-Armor security project nears completion throughout Will County.

Joliet Public Schools District 86 held its 10th annual Autism Awareness 5K and raised $5,000 for special needs programming.

The Hidden Oaks Nature Center in Bolingbrook is hosting an art exhibition by a Rhode Island artist who uses natural materials to create cuddly characters.