Joliet Patch covered Saturday's unveiling of the Gemini Giant without his helmet at Wilmington's public works facility. Hundreds came out.
Food vendors include Auntie Anne’s, Cemeno’s Pizza, Gigi’s Sweets on the Go!, Salubrious Stop, Smokin’ Z BBQ, Sunshine Mexican Cafe and TCBY
The District now has two versions of a cicada shirt ready for the insect's emergence. Proceeds benefit The Nature Foundation of Will County.
Jayce is an intelligent, kind-hearted, talented individual and truly has a heart for people everywhere, according to Ebony Parker.
We all know students who excel in academic, fine arts or volunteer service. Here's one local resident who is having an impact in Joliet.
"Brenda is strong, this girl doesn’t know what giving up is," her mom wrote.
"No matter what challenges he faced, and there were many, his perseverance got him to the finish line," Ramiro's mom told Patch.
Students from the USF prepared and executed an intergenerational painting and drawing project with seniors from The Timbers of Shorewood
All fans named Taylor or Travis will receive free entry into the ballpark with valid ID shown for a ticket at the Slammers Box Office.
Stock up on merchandise at OutsiderThreads.com to save 20% through April 28. All proceeds benefit The Nature Foundation of Will County.
Join the popular Take It Outside Challenge to complete nature-themed missions for points and prizes. Visit ReconnectWithNature.org for info.
Cory was a loving husband, son, brother and an incredible father to his 3 children Justin, Madelyn, and Andi, the GoFundMe said.
Last year, the Will County CAC served 700 children from Will County and neighboring counties. That number has been growing each year.
Fire Captain Matt Hornbuckle was driving to a paintball tournament when a simple daydream caused his day to veer from his routine route.
During the eclipse, the moon will cover about 94 percent of the sun when seen from Joliet on April 8.
Sunshine Food Mart, a cherished family-owned establishment nestled in Joliet, Illinois.
People from around the world watched the story unfold for the last year and a half of the demise of the Giant, Tully Garrett wrote.
Aykroyd and Belushi will emcee a stacked lineup of iconic and diverse Chicago blues performers.
Efforts to sell the empty Launching Pad and the Gemini Giant were derailed when property owner Holly Barker began destroying her property.
As part of his plan to make St. Joseph's a secondary parish, Bishop Hicks is getting rid of Father Tim Andres against the priest's wishes.
Tickets on sale for “Through Her Eyes” Film Festival Presented by Zonta Club of the Joliet Area & Wild & Scenic Films.
Support The Nature Foundation of Will County by buying nature-themed apparel. The 20% off sale runs through March 14. So, stock up today!
Thank you for supporting Splash Station from 2002 through 2018, the Joliet Park District announced on Facebook on Friday.
St. Patrick’s Enchiladas, shamrock mint bubble tea, corned beef tacos, Guinness-braised lamb chops are among the food and drink specials.
The exhibit opens March 1 at Isle a la Cache in Romeoville and it highlights the history of Riverview Farmstead Preserve in Naperville.
In a free two-session curriculum, Dr. Jim Flanagan & Jigar Doshi of Bentron Financial Group help older adults gauge retirement readiness
I started following Gemini Giant's story when we moved here, as I can remember as a child coming through Wilmington: Ryan Jandura noted.
See live animal presentations and participate in family-friendly activities during this Four Rivers Environmental Education Center event.
In a historic event, the 133-year-old St. Joseph's parish is trying to overturn the decision by the Diocese of Joliet Bishop Ron Hicks.
Men of Valor II salutes Jhade Posley of Joliet for her dedication to her community as a leader, role model and as a trail blazer.
Ascension Saint Joseph has struggled for years to hire enough nurses to function, according to the Illinois Nurses Association.
Dr. Ellen Gustafson to Spearhead New Cancer Center in New Lenox, joins Dr. Srilata Gundala at Hope and Healing Cancer Services
Some parishioners say Hicks may want to control St. Joseph's so he can demolish St. Joe's Park and use the land for future cemetery plots.
“I’m extremely happy that Heritage Corridor Destinations has been awarded at least $1 million for each of the past 3 years," Navarro said.
We urge INA to share a wage proposal with our third-party mediator that appropriately reflects our market, St. Joe officials said.
“These murders were senseless, and shocked our entire community,” Joliet Mayor Terry D'Arcy remarked in the city's press release.
"The funds provided will assist in easing the financial burden on the Esters and Nance families as we navigate this difficult time."