Justin Grammer, of Joliet, says his sister is his "hero" because she overcame her fear of swimming to become a Special Olympics aquatics gold medalist.
The Joliet-based university saluted employees who have been with the school anywhere from five to 35 years.
The amount collected was 150 pounds more than students gathered last year.
This 3-year-old cat is available for adoption through the Romeoville Humane Society.
We rounded up the most uplifting stories trending across the country.
Tour the "House that Jordan Built." The one he's auctioning, valued at $21 million.
Mom's rendition of "My Heart Can't Tell You No" creates a strong reaction in her 10-month-old baby.
The Lifeline program provides people with a device that allows them to summon emergency medical help.
Celebrate Halloween with these entertaining, spooky and all-around fun excursions.
This 2-year-old domestic shorthair cat is available for adoption through Joliet Township Animal Control.
The "Parks and Recreation" star returned home to promote his new book, "Paddle Your Own Canoe."
Local officials and area residents turned out Thursday to cut the ribbon on the state's first all-access playground, built in Joliet by United Cerebral Palsy of Illinois Prairieland.
A football dream comes true for a high school senior in New York.
The facility, which can be used by children with disabilities and in wheelchairs, was built by United Cerebral Palsy of Illinois Prairieland.
Mary Ellen Harris played the Illinois Lottery's Hit or Miss game, where you can win either by guessing the correct numbers or getting them all wrong.
The Richard Robinson Award recognizes "pediatric doctors and other health care professionals who promote early literacy and provide medical leadership."
The store, located at 4706 Caton Farm Road, is holding a fundraiser for Joliet Fire Department Charities in its first week.
Let the kids show off their costumes at these family-oriented events being held this week and weekend in advance of the big day itself.
Braidwood resident Chandra Craig has been walking in American Cancer Society Relay for Life events for 17 years to keep memories of her father alive.
Two-year-old, short-hair cat is looking for a home.
Minooka Bible Church will once again host its free garage sale.
Here is a listings for local and nearby jobs from around the Web.
The newest cases are in Crest Hill and Bolingbrook, and bring the total number in the county to three.
Boxer-mix is looking for a home.
A history of the holiday from the U.S. Department of Labor, plus resources for Plainfield job-seekers.
Linus is looking for a forever home.
Live trap in Minooka detects mosquitos infected with West Nile Virus.
Frankie is available for adoption from Mallard Point Veterinary Clinic.
The third annual wine tasting at Three Rivers Festival brought out a crowd.
Annual race is part of the Three Rivers Festival.
Did you know that Channahon-Minooka Patch has a place where you can share your photos?
Wind in nearby Joliet was clocked at 70 mph, enough to down trees in Minooka and rip siding from homes in Channahon.
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