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Suspect Arrested in Fatal Dirt Bike Accident
Robinson On June 22, 2026, at 8:38 p.m., officers responded to West Jefferson Street and North Hickory Street for a…
Beecher — Brynn Fiegle Carries Big Dreams, Family Tradition to Junior High Rodeo Nationals
By Andrea Arens While many seventh graders are spending their summer sleeping in, scrolling social media, or hanging out with…
From World’s First Dairy Queen to Route 66 Icon
An unassuming two-story brick building on Historic Route 66 in Joliet’s Downtown has quietly maintained a hidden history as the…
Guest View — What You Need to Know about Flock Cameras
By Chief Phillip Arnold Shorewood Police Department In recent months, the Will County Board’s Public Works and Transportation Committee has…
Lockport Township Hosts 9th Annual Senior Fair
On June 3, 2026, Lockport Township Supervisor Alex Zapien and his office hosted the 9th Annual Senior Expo at the…
Joliet Police to Up Presence in City Center
The City of Joliet is expanding the Joliet Police Department’s Special Services Unit in City Center to strengthen community engagement,…
McVey Named Executive Director of Red Cross Illinois River Valley Chapter
The American Red Cross of Illinois announced the appointment of Ryan McVey as Executive Director of the Illinois River Valley…
Giannoulias Announces First-Ever Statewide Digital Library Resource Program
Illinois Secretary of State and State Librarian Alexi Giannoulias announced a landmark investment to expand access to information and educational…
From Silver Cross ER to a Forever Home for a Stranded Kitten
Hospitals are built to be safe havens. Places people can turn to when they need care, comfort and protection most.…
Plainfield Fire Responds to ‘Suspicious’ Commercial Blaze
Photo courtesy of the Plainfield Fire Protection District On June 17, 2026, at approximately 3:00 a.m., the Plainfield Fire Protection…
Man Sentenced to 16 Years Following Drug Sting in Joliet
CHICAGO — A suburban Chicago man has been sentenced to 16 years in federal prison for trafficking firearms and…
Police Seek Suspect in Shooting that Injured Two
On June 15, 2026, at 4:03 p.m., officers responded to Riverwalk Homes Apartments (363 North Broadway Street) for a report of…