18-year-old driver from Joliet dies after crash in Shorewood Isaak G. Torres, 18, of Joliet has died following a two-vehicle crash on Illinois Route 59 in Shorewood. The complexity of the crash has led to an investigation by multiple agencies.

18-year-old driver from Joliet dies after crash in Shorewood

New Lenox Fire Protection District Extinguishes Garage Fire on Somerset Court; Lithium-Ion Battery Noted as Potential Cause

What $400,000 can buy you in Will County in the week of March 30 Prospective homebuyers considering the real estate market had a range of options in various neighborhoods throughout the region in the past week. We outline recent property sales in Will County, all of...

What $400,000 can buy you in Will County in the week of March 30

Spring Into Sports: Where To Sign Up And Play In Minooka And Channahon Local leagues and programs across Minooka and Channahon are offering opportunities for all ages to get out and play this season.

Spring Into Sports: Where To Sign Up And Play In Minooka And Channahon - Patch

Channahon Man, 44, Beats Up Boy, 13, After Potato Peeling Incident On Easter Sunday: Prosecutors Will County Judge Chrystel Gavlin noted how it's been more than 10 years since Dusty Joe Palmer's last domestic battery conviction.

Channahon Man, 44, Beats Up Boy, 13, After Potato Peeling Incident On Easter Sunday: Prosecutors

Channahon Man, 44, Beats Up Boy, 13, After Potato Peeling Incident On Easter Sunday: Prosecutors Will County Judge Chrystel Gavlin noted how its been more than 10 years since Dusty Joe Palmers last domestic battery conviction.

Channahon Man, 44, Beats Up Boy, 13, After Potato Peeling Incident On Easter Sunday: Prosecutors

Check out spring wildflowers, trails and birds at Will County forest preserves Search for spring wildflowers on Tuesday, April 21 at Hidden Oaks Nature Center in Bolingbrook. Check out Birding for Beginners on Saturday, April 25, at Four Rivers Environmental Education Center.

Check out spring wildflowers, trails and birds at Will County forest preserves

St. Charles dining scene heating up with new restaurant fire + wine BG Hospitality Group’s new restaurant elevates the local dining experience in Fox Haven Square, located at Main Street and Kirk Road.

St. Charles dining scene heating up with new restaurant fire + wine

Juvenile Arrested Following Lois Place Shooting That Left Two in Critical Condition

Joliet Announces Inaugural City Square 2026 Events Season - 1340 WJOL The City of Joliet is proud to announce the events programming lineup for City Square, downtown Joliet’s...

Joliet Announces Inaugural City Square 2026 Events Season

Manhattan Independence Day Parade Is Back On - 1340 WJOL The Independence Day Parade is back on in Manhattan. Manhattan city officials had canceled the 2026 Independence...

Manhattan Independence Day Parade Is Back On

Joliet Township eliminates staff positions to ‘course correct’ on budget Joliet Township government has eliminated three positions and plan to eliminate three more in an effort to balance the budget after years of increased spending. 

Joliet Township eliminates staff positions to ‘course correct’ on budget

Plainfield Park District expanding trail system thanks to $250,000 in federal funds U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood, D-Naperville, was able to secure $250,000 in federal funding for the Bentley Road Pathway Connection, which is part of the DuPage River Trail

Plainfield Park District expanding trail system thanks to $250,000 in federal funds

Joliet police, fire crews rescue man from Des Plaines River Joliet police and fire personnel rescued a man from the Des Plaines River early Thursday morning.

Joliet police, fire crews rescue man from Des Plaines River

IL State Rep Patrick Sheehan Promotes Bill To End Backdoor Police Quota System; Illinois Association Of Chiefs of Police Oppose The Bill - 1340 WJOL State Representative Patrick Sheehan (R-Homer Glen) has unanimously passed House Bill 5011, aimed at ending backdoor quota...

IL State Rep Patrick Sheehan Promotes Bill To End Backdoor Police Quota System; Illinois Association Of Chiefs of Police Oppose The Bill

Joliet Symphony Orchestra Presents Its Season Finale April 25 & April 26 - 1340 WJOL The Joliet Symphony Orchestra (JSO) is pleased to announce the final concert set of its 2025-2026 Season, its 21st...

Joliet Symphony Orchestra Presents Its Season Finale April 25 & April 26

CCL/ESCC football notes: Loyola’s Will Mettee, Jordan McKinley ready for bigger roles next season After a 4-5 season and a first-round playoff exit, Loyola will look to bounce back in 2026. The Ramblers will return a core group of players including junior linebacker Will Mettee and sophomore wide...

CCL/ESCC football notes: Loyola’s Will Mettee, Jordan McKinley ready for bigger roles next season

How Toledo safety Emmanuel McNeil-Warren could fit with the Chicago Bears Shaw Local is taking a look at a number of potential prospects who could fit the Chicago Bears’ needs in the first round of the NFL draft later this month. Here’s how Toledo safety Emmanuel McNeil-Warren...

How Toledo safety Emmanuel McNeil-Warren could fit with the Chicago Bears

Gabby Christopher’s 40th career HR ties Marengo mark in win over Woodstock; Northwest Herald Thursday roundup Gabby Christopher hit her 40th career homer to tie the school record in Marengo's win over Woodstock. Huntley pounded out 27 hits in a 23-7 win over Crystal Lake South. Plus, more softball, baseball,...

Gabby Christopher’s 40th career HR ties Marengo mark in win over Woodstock; Northwest Herald Thursday roundup

Keegan Schwarting’s shutout leads Joliet West past Minooka: The Herald-News Thursday Roundup Keegan Schwarting fired a four-hitter as Joliet West blanked Minooka and more in Thursday's Herald-News Roundup.

Keegan Schwarting’s shutout leads Joliet West past Minooka: The Herald-News Thursday Roundup

Kane County Chronicle Athlete of the Week: St. Charles North’s Mason Netcel, senior, baseball St. Charles North senior Mason Netcel, who went 8 for 12 with two doubles, three home runs, scored 12 runs and drove home seven more, is the Kane County Chronicle Athlete of the Week.

Kane County Chronicle Athlete of the Week: St. Charles North’s Mason Netcel, senior, baseball

Cynthia Lynn Miller One of your neighbors posted in Obituaries. Click through to read what they have to say. (The views expressed in this post are the author’s own.)

Cynthia Lynn Miller | Channahon, IL Patch

Minooka HS District 111 approves tax abatement for Hyundai Translead project Minooka Community High School District 111 officials have pledged their support for an economic development project in Will County that is being touted as bringing 2,500 jobs to the immediate region.

Minooka HS District 111 approves tax abatement for Hyundai Translead project

Rental fee limits, detention center regulations among bills to pass Illinois House From Capitol News Illinois:

Rental fee limits, detention center regulations among bills to pass Illinois House

Joliet first responders rescue man from Des Plaines River Joliet police and fire personnel rescued a man from the Des Plaines River early Thursday morning.

Joliet first responders rescue man from Des Plaines River

Joliet Police and Fire Rescue Man from DesPlaines River

State education officials present $10.9B budget request to fund public schools From Capitol News Illinois: The Illinois State Board of Education presented its budget request for $10.9 billion to fund public schools in the upcoming fiscal year. The request includes $300 million in...

State education officials present $10.9B budget request to fund public schools

Will County educators honored at first Regional Office of Education awards ceremony The Will County Regional Office of Education presented teachers and school employees with the inaugural Educators in Excellence Awards on Thursday night.

Will County educators honored at first Regional Office of Education awards ceremony

Former Bear Charles Tillman to be featured speaker at USF Brown & Gold Night Charles Tillman will be the 11th Chicago Bear to be the featured speaker at Monday's University of St. Francis Brown & Gold Night

Former Bear Charles Tillman to be featured speaker at USF Brown & Gold Night

Joliet West Alum Says School Lessons Serves Him Well as a SeaBee