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Will County Celebrating 190 Years
Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant is kicking off a year-long celebration of Will County’s 190th Anniversary, which will include a partnership…
Silver Cross OB Doctor and Staff Save Morris Mother and Baby After Uterine Rupture
What began as a routine labor and delivery turned into a dramatic race against time when a rare uterine rupture…
No Run-of-the-Mill Gift
The Will County Threshermen’s Association held its Christmas Party last week, when they honored Steve and Cindy Spiess for being…
Illinois lawmakers’ 2026 theme: affordability
A flock of birds flies past the dome of the Illinois Capitol in Springfield on Oct. 30, 2025. (Capitol News…
‘365 days of chaos’: Illinois Democrats reflect on 1st year of Trump’s 2nd term
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul speaks about his office’s actions against the Trump administration during a Jan. 20, 2026, news…
New Lenox — No Injuries in Timothy Lane Fire
The New Lenox Fire Protection District responded to a reported structure fire in the 13200 block of West Timothy Lane…
Emergency lane closure on westbound I-80 in Joliet
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that the right lane on westbound Interstate 80 between Richards and Chicago streets…
Illinois Medicaid program faces looming funding crisis due to federal changes
The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services office is pictured in downtown Springfield. (Capitol News Illinois file photo) The…
Will County Clerk Updates Vote By Mail Drop Locations
For Page 3 Will County Clerk Annette Parker published the ballot drop box locations for Vote By Mail collection, including…
Woman Dies from Fall onto I55
On January 20, 2026, at 7:03 a.m., officers responded to the Black Road overpass over Interstate 55 for a report…
Woman Arrested for Aggravated Battery
Baker On January 18, 2026, Emaree T. Baker, 26 of Joliet, was arrested, booked, and transported to the Will County…
Two Arrested in Joliet Home Invasion
Whitehead Jimerson On January 18, 2026, Acaiyia D. Whitehead, 19, of Plainfield, was arrested, booked, and transported to the WCADF…