Boy Wins Special Olympics Contest by Saluting Autistic Sister in Essay

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.

USF Employees Lauded for Reaching Career Milestones

The Joliet-based university saluted employees who have been with the school anywhere from five to 35 years.

JJC Students Collect 600 Pounds of Food for Daybreak Shelter

The amount collected was 150 pounds more than students gathered last year.

Midnight Poe is Looking for a Home—Maybe Yours?

This 3-year-old cat is available for adoption through the Romeoville Humane Society.

ICYMI: The Week's Best Good News

We rounded up the most uplifting stories trending across the country.

Get a Video Tour of Michael Jordan’s Home

Tour the "House that Jordan Built." The one he's auctioning, valued at $21 million.

Mom's Song Moves Baby to Tears

Mom's rendition of "My Heart Can't Tell You No" creates a strong reaction in her 10-month-old baby.

Slammers Donate $5,000 to Silver Cross' Lifeline Program

The Lifeline program provides people with a device that allows them to summon emergency medical help.

Fun Halloween Day Trips for the Whole Family

Celebrate Halloween with these entertaining, spooky and all-around fun excursions.

Buddy Needs a Home -- Maybe Yours?

This 2-year-old domestic shorthair cat is available for adoption through Joliet Township Animal Control.

Nick Offerman Returns to Minooka, Promotes New Book

The "Parks and Recreation" star returned home to promote his new book, "Paddle Your Own Canoe."

Beautiful Day for Accessible Playground Dedication

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.

High School Student with Down Syndrome Scores Touchdown [VIDEO]

A football dream comes true for a high school senior in New York.

Illinois' First All-Access Playground to Be Dedicated Thursday

The facility, which can be used by children with disabilities and in wheelchairs, was built by United Cerebral Palsy of Illinois Prairieland.

Joliet Women Wins $250,000 Lottery by Missing Every Number

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.

Minooka Resident Named Student Laureate at St. Francis

County Health Center Wins National Literacy Award

The Richard Robinson Award recognizes "pediatric doctors and other health care professionals who promote early literacy and provide medical leadership."

Joliet's First Jersey Mike's Subs Opens Next Week

The store, located at 4706 Caton Farm Road, is holding a fundraiser for Joliet Fire Department Charities in its first week.

Halloween Comes Early at These Joliet-Area Holiday Events

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.

Macbeth is Looking for a Home—Maybe Yours?

Cancer Relay Walker: 'The Number of Survivors Grows Each Year'

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.

Atlas is Looking for a Home

Two-year-old, short-hair cat is looking for a home.

Great Church Giveaway Set for Saturday

Minooka Bible Church will once again host its free garage sale.

Job Central: Joliet Area Job Listings Sept. 27

Here is a listings for local and nearby jobs from around the Web.

Job Central: Channahon-Minooka, Shorewood Area Job Listings Sept. 22

Here is a listings for local and nearby jobs from around the Web.

2 More West Nile Cases Logged in Will County

The newest cases are in Crest Hill and Bolingbrook, and bring the total number in the county to three.

Anita is Looking for a Home

Boxer-mix is looking for a home.

Job Central: Channahon, Minooka and Shorewood

Here is a listings for local and nearby jobs from around the Web.

Job Central: Channahon, Minooka and Shorewood Job Listings

Here is a listings for local and nearby jobs from around the Web.

What is Labor Day? Learn About the Holiday, and Get Help on Your Job Hunt

A history of the holiday from the U.S. Department of Labor, plus resources for Plainfield job-seekers.

Lab-Mix Puppy Available for Adoption

Linus is looking for a forever home.

West Nile Virus Found in Minooka

Live trap in Minooka detects mosquitos infected with West Nile Virus.

Frankie is Looking for a Loving Home

Frankie is available for adoption from Mallard Point Veterinary Clinic.

Wine Tasting Offers 20 Different Varieties at Local Fest

The third annual wine tasting at Three Rivers Festival brought out a crowd.

Local Families Participate in Firefly 5K

Annual race is part of the Three Rivers Festival.

Share Your Great Photos

Did you know that Channahon-Minooka Patch has a place where you can share your photos?

Job Central: Channahon, Minooka and Shorewood Job Listings

Here is a listings for local and nearby jobs from around the Web.

Job Central: Channahon, Minooka and Shorewood Area Job Listings

Here is a listings for local and nearby jobs from around the Web.

Morning Storm Damages Minooka Baseball Dugout

Wind in nearby Joliet was clocked at 70 mph, enough to down trees in Minooka and rip siding from homes in Channahon.

Fifty Years of Steam Engines & Tractors: Antique Tractors this Weekend

Everybody Likes to Try Their Hand at Steering