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Silver Cross Named One of Newsweek’s World’s Best Hospitals for 2026
Silver Cross Hospital has been named to Newsweek’s World’s Best Hospitals list for 2026, marking the eighth consecutive year the…
Early and Grace Period Voting Underway at New Locations
Will County Clerk’s Office Annette Parker announces that 22 additional sites are open Early and Grace Period Voting for the…
Joliet Man Faces Multiple Charges after Crashing into Linda’s Pizza
Lirot On March 10, 2026, at 8:50 p.m., Officers responded to Linda’s Pizza, 723 Taylor Street, after a vehicle crashed…
Forest Preserve’s Maple Syrup Magic sweetens the pot with new activities
Head to Plum Creek Nature Center on March 14 for the Forest Preserve District’s annual Maple Syrup Magic. A wide…
Judge Finds Traynere Guilty of Two Counts of Tampering with Fellow Board Member’s Emails
Traynere Ogalla By Nick Reiher A Will County judge today found Will County Board Member Jacqueline Traynere guilty…
Man Faces Animal Cruelty Charges for Beating Rooster
Arreola On March 7, 2026, at 3:46 p.m., officers responded to Gonzalez Fresh Produce, (652 Collins Street) for a report…
Showin’ Their Irish!
Ellen Cheney and Campbell show off their matching Irish wool sweaters to keep warm during the rainy, chilly Irish Fest…
Joliet Data Center Plan Advances to City Council for March 16 Vote
Lily Martinez and Isabel Gloria hold signs in opposition to the data center. Both spoke during public comment. (Photo by…
Joliet Data Center Plan Advances to City Council
Kathleen Garthus made a sign that expresses her concerns about the data center. Hundreds turned out for a special March 5…
Crete Dr. Joseph Ferris Perry House a Legacy of Renowned Physician
By Karen Haave The Joseph Ferris Perry house at 365 W. Exchange St. has been recognized and designated by the…
Once Bitten, No Longer Shy These Actors’ Faces May Look Familiar
By Karen Haave Local fans of NBC’s One Chicago franchise – “Chicago Fire,” “Chicago Med,” “Chicago P.D. –will want to…
Peotone 207U Board Votes to Close Intermediate School for 2026–27
By Andrea Arens In a unanimous vote, the Peotone Community Unit School District 207U Board of Education approved a resolution…