A Will County judge ordered a Chicago felon charged with unlawful gun possession in Joliet to remain in jail under the SAFE-T Act.

Plainfield East's KJ Miller and Alijah Little led the Bengals to a 2-2 record at the Hinsdale Central Holiday Classic

The Forest Preserve District of Will County has announced its 2026 event calendar, featuring a year of art exhibits, festivals, live music, educational programs and outdoor experiences across Will County.

The charges alleged Christopher McClinton used a counterfeit $100 to buy a lottery ticket on July 13 from a gas station in Joliet.

A federal nutrition program, SNAP-Ed, will end this year after losing federal funding, affecting local families in Kankakee and Will counties who rely on free healthy eating education.

A 3,207-square-foot single-family house, built in 2004, has changed hands.

Start the New Year off right with a First Day Hike in one of the area's state parks or in one of the Forest Preserve District of Will County parks.

Students can participate in internships at local businesses such as Pace Bus, Silver Cross Hospital, the Joliet Public Library, YMCA, and more. The application deadline is Feb. 20, 2026.

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A six-minute scoring drought led to a loss for Lockport in the quarterfinals of the Pontiac Holiday Tournament on Tuesday night.

Joliet Catholic hung tough with Quincy Notre Dame much of the State Farm Holiday Classic Small Schools title match, but had to settle for the runner-up trophy.

City spokeswoman says vote expected "early in the new year." JCA has been told possibly Jan. 20. But no date has been set.

A Joliet man accused of posting a video threatening a Westmont Porsche warehouse will remain in jail until his next court appearance, prosecutors said.

When pushed, DePaul Prep showed exactly what it can do by putting together quick bursts of scoring at the end of the first half and in the third quarter to turn a close game into a runaway at the Pontiac Holiday Tournament on Tuesday.

The lawsuit was filed in Will County Circuit Court on behalf of Thomas Kirchner's family. OSHA is investigating the incident, according to a release.

Native plants not only help support pollinators but also filter out pollutants, help build healthy soils, and mitigate flooding.

Will County welcomed a lot of new businesses in 2025 – and saw a few long-time ones close their doors. The restaurant and coffee scene is bustling.

About 50 juveniles involved in the incident despite Youth Supervision Policy at Louis Joliet Mall.

A Homer Glen man is accused of recklessly firing a gun and Will County sheriff’s deputies recovered “hundreds of rounds” of ammunition in the investigation.

Lockport found its groove in the middle quarters allowing it to collect a 65-44 win over the host school at the Pontiac Holiday Tournament on Monday.

Joliet Catholic beat Reavis 63-23 in the Peotone Blue Devils Holliday Classic championship on Monday. It was the Angels' fifth win in a row as they've already surpassed their win total from last year.

The Kiwanis Club of Joliet swore in new officers this month as it prepares for its 106th year in the community.

A Bolingbrook man has been charged with firing gunshots at two people on Christmas Eve after one of them confronted him over an alleged domestic battery incident.

A three-vehicle crash on Interstate 55 near Interstate 80 in Joliet has led to the closure of lanes but no injuries.

This past June, four men were charged in connection with a series of Oswego burglaries that occurred in 2024.

A Joliet woman faces a felony charge after she was accused of striking a man with a cane with metal spikes during an anti-Trump protest last October.

Most teams don't relish playing the early-morning opening-round game at their respective tournament. Joliet West boys basketball, however, decided to embrace that challenge in a win over Oak Park-River Forest on Monday.

Read the description of each pet to learn about it, including where it can be adopted in Will County.

The condition created a serious safety hazard, with electrical wires hanging low and the potential for the pole to fail, the Lockport Police Chief John Arizzi said

During the investigation of the Joliet shooting, officers found a loaded handgun with an extended magazine and a spent shell casing, police said.

The vaccines are covered at no cost for Medicaid and Medicare patients, as well as by certain private insurance plans.

About 50 juveniles involved Saturday. There were "multiple fights," Joliet police said. Two were arrested.

The Kankakee Kays secured the maroon bracket title in a 54-50 victory over Lincoln-Way Central at the 75th Kankakee Holiday Tournament championships on Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025, as Manteno fell 65-52 to Christ the King in the blue bracket final.

Illinois State Police are investigating the crash that occurred on U.S. Route 45 near Steger Road, the Will County Coroner's Office said.

Join the Will County forest preserve district for Trail Club, a winter walking series that promotes fitness and community.

The next time you go pinecone picking keep these fun facts in mind, as pinecones play an important part in nature and have a specific function in the plant world.

To date, The Timbers of Shorewood, senior living facility, has donated more than $82,000 to the Alzheimer’s Association.

A 1,612-square-foot single-family residence, built in 1960, has changed hands.

A single-family home in Naperville that sold for $1.73 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Will County over the past week.

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Village trustees have approved landmark status for the 1888 house, located at 23822 W. Lockport St. It has been in the same family since its construction.

The Feathered Fork restaurant recently opened at 20631 Renwick Road.

The single-family residence located at 516 Pinebrook Drive in Bolingbrook was sold on Dec. 11, for $336,500, or $186 per square foot.

The Joliet Chapter bestows its Gold Star Award to people making impactful contributions in the community.

Boyfriend-girlfriend spat at holiday gathering got out of control, police said. Kankakee man is accused of forcing his way into girlfriend's Joliet home, where she, her daughter, and her mother were injured.

The single-family home located at 16335 West Cagwin Drive in Lockport was sold on Dec. 10, for $488,000, or $153 per square foot.

Books range from bestsellers, lesser known titles and books by independent authors, alongside "bookish gifts."

The single-family residence located at 203 West Birchwood Drive in Romeoville was sold on Dec. 11. The purchase price was $235,000.

Michael Turk, owner and president of Turk Furniture’s, said the company’s goal hasn’t changed since Joseph Turk founded Turk Furniture in 1885 in downtown Joliet.

Aces, a new highly-themed cannabis dispensary, is set to open in Plainfield in the coming weeks.