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Forest Preserve District reaches 24,000 Acres with Expansion of Oldest Preserve
The Forest Preserve of Will County’s first acquisition of the year not only expands the District’s oldest preserve, it also…
Will County Loses 6 Solar Farm Lawsuits, Must Be Approved by April 17
By Nick Reiher Will County’s hopes of having more control over solar farm proposals were dealt a heavy blow Wednesday,…
Residents Sue Will County over Handling of Solar Farm Hearing
By Andrea Arens A group of Will County residents has filed a lawsuit against the county, alleging officials violated their…
County, Joliet Officials Again Considering Sharing Space
By Nick Reiher Officials from Will County and the City of Joliet are once again discussing the possibility of sharing…
Bicyclist Injured after Being Struck by Car
On April 4, 2026, at 12:26 p.m., officers responded to the intersection of West Jefferson Street and Springfield Avenue for…
Joliet Man Arrested on Narcotics and Weapons Charges
Gates Following an extensive investigation by the Joliet Police Narcotics Unit, Sebastian Gates (27, Joliet) was identified as a suspect…
Earthrise Energy — County Committee Rejects Pride of Prairie, Recommends Plum Valley
By Andrea Arens JOLIET — A divided Will County Land Use and Development Committee took sharply different positions on two…
Joliet Man Arrested in Connection with January Multiple Vehicle Accident
On January 28, 2026, at 6:51 p.m., officers responded tothe intersection of North Broadway Street and Ingalls Avenue for a…
100+ Women Who Care Donate to Joliet Noon Lions
On March 19, 2026 members of 100+ Women Who Care of Will County had their “big check” presentation donating $10,100…
Will County Hosts Open House on Manhattan-Monee Road Project
By Andrea Arens The Will County Department of Transportation (WCDOT) held a public open house on March 19 at Peotone…
Senior Nutrition Program Wheels on to 54 Years
This March, Meals on Wheels for Northern Illinois joins the Administration for Community Living (ACL) and senior nutrition service providers…
JJC Unveils New Brand Identity, Tagline for 125th Anniversary Year
Joliet Junior College officials have introduced a new brand identity and refreshed tagline as it marks its 125th anniversary as…