Splash Station Opens: Here's How To Save Money

This marks the 17th year for Joliet's popular outdoor water park off Route 6 near Hollywood Casino.

STAR WARS Scavenger Hunt at the Museum

Saturday, May 5th from 10 am - 5 pm FREE ADMISSION ALL DAY!

All Aboard the Museum Express!

Annual Spring Event for the whole family at the Joliet Area Historical Museum on Sunday, April 29th

Hippity-Hop Easter Egg Hunt

Hundreds of people attended the free Hippity-Hop Easter Egg Hunt at the Timbers of Shorewood on Saturday

Have Breakfast With A Python In Joliet

Here's a fun chance to learn about snakes while munching on some pancakes.

All Aboard the Museum Express!

Annual Spring Event for the whole family at the Joliet Area Historical Museum on Sunday, April 29th

Don't Let Kids Build Snow Forts: JFD Chief

Joliet residents are also urged to clear away snow piles from their fire hydrants.

Scouts Invited To Special Adventure Program

A wide variety of badge-related Scouting activities will take place March 3 at Four Rivers Environmental Education Center in Channahon.

Joliet Baby's Murder Spurs Wrongful Death Lawsuit

Two Chicago firms filed suit Wednesday on behalf of the dead baby's father, Justin Freeman.

Joliet WWII Veteran Celebrates 100th Birthday

Senator Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant visited the World War II veteran at Rosewood Care Center.

JCA Names 5 Alumni To New Hall Of Champions

The five were honored on Friday.

'Last Call For Alcohol!' Opens At Joliet Historical Museum

The new exhibit delves into Joliet's rich but overlooked history involving beer and Al Capone.

Joliet Prison Will Become Evil Intentions Haunted House

The Joliet City Council is expected to review the project at next week's regular meeting.

Trump 'Was Insulting Our Humanity,' Says Student Who Went To SOTU

Castillo graduates from JJC in May with an associate degree in psychology. She is a Bolingbrook High School graduate.

JCA Hosts Tax Credit Scholarship Event Wednesday

These scholarships range from $6,486.50 to $12,973.

JJC Student Attending Trump's State Of Union

DACA recipient Ana Campa Castillo will watch President Trump’s speech as the guest of Congressman Bill Foster.

Breast Intentions To Host Mardi Gras Gala At Jacob Henry Mansion

The Feb. 9 Mardi Gras event will include a photo booth, appetizers, a cash bar, raffle baskets and split the pot raffles.

JCA Remembers 'G' This Weekend

Saturday night's scholarship fund-raiser at the JCA Activity Center features dueling pianos.

Joliet Gives Rialto Another $500K For 2018

Joliet officials have been pleased with the Rialto's progress under Ames, Iowa-based VenuWorks.

JCA Grad Ordained Carmelite Priest

Matthew Gummess will celebrate his first mass Sunday at St. Patrick's in Joliet.

Huey Lewis & The News To Play Taste of Joliet

Joliet Park District officials made the big announcement on Wednesday morning.

Glasgow To Honor Jim Stewart's Legacy At Blood Drive

Tuesday's Taylor Babec Community Blood Drive goes from 7:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. Walk-ins are welcome.

I-80 Safety Must Be Addressed Now: Town Hall Crowd

More than 150 people showed up at the University of St. Francis for Thursday's town hall hosted by WJOL's Scott Slocum.

Tremendous Turnout Needed At I-80 Safety Forum, Slocum Says

Thursday's event is from 6 to 8 p.m. at the University of St. Francis and it will be eye-opening, promised WJOL's Scott Slocum.

Forest Preserve District's ‘Snow Day Festival’ debuts Jan. 20

Meet and greet Siberian huskies, tube down a 40-foot sled hill or plow through the snow on snowshoes during this free event.

Family Holiday Free Day at the Museum

Saturday, December 9th from 10am - 5pm at the Joliet Area Historical Museum

The Haunted Museum on Sunday, Oct. 23rd

Bring the family out to the Joliet Area Historical Museum for this FREE event on Sunday, October 22nd from Noon until 5pm!

Why Is Downtown Joliet's Library Surrounded By Scaffolding?

The $1 million project should wrap up by late October.

Joliet Public Schools District 86 Hosts Worldwide Day of Play

Families Invited to Worldwide Day of Play

Star Wars Day - June 3rd

STAR WARS DAY at the Joliet Area Historical Museum and the Joliet Public Library Saturday June 3rd - FREE!

Register Today: Plainfield Jr. Cats Youth Tackle Football and Cheer

45 years strong - Plainfield Jr. Cats Youth Tackle Football and Cheer program for kids K thru 8th grade

STAR WARS Scavenger Hunt at the Museum

Saturday, April 29th from 10 am - 5 pm FREE ADMISSION ALL DAY!

A Walk Through Women's History in Baseball - Presentation & Pitching Clinic

A Walk Through Women's History in Baseball & Pitching Clinic at The Joliet Area Historical Museum on Saturday, March 11th

The Haunted Museum on Sunday, Oct. 23rd

The Haunted Museum on Sunday, Oct. 23rd at the Joliet Area Historical Museum

LEGO MANIA at the Joliet Museum

Sunday, April 3rd from 1pm - 5pm at the Joliet Area Historical Museum

University of St. Francis Dishonors Priest-Abuse Survivors by Honoring Bishop Joseph Imesch

Bishop transferred pedophile priests instead of punishing them. "It was a sick system, and Joe was one of the best at it," Ted Slowik writes

Light Up The Holidays - Free Day at the Museum

Light Up The Holidays - FREE DAY at the MUSEUM Friday, November 27th - 10am - 4pm

The HAUNTED MUSEUM - FREE DAY!

Sunday, October 25th from Noon - 5:00pm at the Joliet Area Historical Museum!

Heroes Comic Book and Fantasy Art Expo at Joliet Museum

The Joliet Area Historical Museum hosts the Heroes Comic Book and Fantasy Art Expo on Saturday, Sept. 26th and Sunday, Sept. 27th!

Adler Planetarium Galaxy Ride at Joliet Museum

The Adler Planetarium Galaxy Ride Team visits the Joliet Museum on Friday, Sept. 18th from 5pm to 7pm - FREE to Public!