Patch and Disney on Ice will give away five family packs of four tickets each to the show of your choice. Enter to win through Jan. 20.
Krystal Renee Kelley was born at 10:09 a.m. Jan. 1 at Presence St. Joseph Medical Center in Joliet.
These animals have it all figured out.
Diane Reed invites students who can't be home with their families to come to her house for a holiday meal.
Leader of the Chicago Archdiocese reflects on his life and his service to the church.
Is this dad a jerk or a prankster? What a terrible gift. (Unless you're a Packers fan.)
Award recipient Dick Schuster has managed JCTV Channel 6, Joliet's cable access channel, since 1984.
The facility is open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday and the signup cost for the public is $90 for four months.
Linebacker Clifton Garrett, a Joliet resident, will play for the Tigers next fall.
Congrats to Mary Gaydos, whose name was randomly drawn in from among those whose "Likes" helped push us over the top. She wins Patch schwag and two tickets to a Rialto Square Theatre show.
Dr. Daniel Hauser received the Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice medal, or “Cross of Honor,” at a Diocese of Joliet’s Year of Faith ceremony.
The station is also airing special holiday programming every day through Dec. 24.
The year-old chihuahua is available for adoption from Joliet Township Animal Control.
Once we reach this milestone, Joliet Patch will have more FB "likes" than any other Patch in the country.
The additions "bring a wealth of knowledge and experience — from business to theology — to our university," said Arvid Johnson, president of the Joliet-based school.
Three of those students were also chosen to receive an Award of Excellence by JJC studio art faculty.
Who says the punishment always has to fit the crime?
Christian Bucks’ idea to foster friendship spreads to 32 states—and counting.
A sampling of local employment opportunities from around the Web.
Public skating time will be available almost every day students are on winter break for the holidays.
Two team members, Jorge Barrios and Mitch Peal, were named to the all-star team based on their results.
You'll watch this a couple of times with a smile on your face. Quite the homage to a quintessential piece of Chicago lore and Southland history.
Joliet Junior College Culinary Instructor Andy Chlebana swore off competing after winning the Coupe du Monde de la Pâtisserie, but couldn't say no to the Middle East championship.
"Quarter Mania Fundraising Paddle Party" will be held at the American Legion Hall on Ingalls Avenue in Joliet.
The district was able to collect 44,278 pounds of clothes and shoes for reuse and recycling in 2012 by setting up 21 recycling bins around the county.
The annual holiday play is performed at 1 and 3:30 p.m. at Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park, on the riverfront across from downtown Joliet.
Among the headliners will be Trisha Yearwood, Dennis DeYoung and B.B. King in shows that go on sale Dec. 13.
Pet photos with Santa, local pet vendors, raffles, prizes and family activities will be part of the event, which will raise money to provide guide dogs for disabled vets.
These 8-week-old kittens are available for adoption at Joliet Township Animal Control.
Test your turkey trivia knowledge by seeing how many of these facts you know.
Three area barbershops have joined forces on "Grooming Men of the Future," an initiative to find more men to become volunteers.
Here's our roundup of the most uplifting and feel-good stories from Patch towns across the country.
Sandy Crowl found these items while walking along Theodore Street and Rock Run Drive.
The owner of D'Arcy Motors in Joliet was cited for his vast personal and corporate support of community organizations.
Chef Nick Dispenza's award-winning meal featured a caul-wrapped filet with honey caviar, vanilla corn, butter poached grouper cheeks, au gratin potatoes, parsnip puree and brunoise-cut root vegetables.
Facebook pages trying to unite personal items with the people who lost them offer a little glimpse into the devastating loss that people have experienced.
A Washington, Ill., family lost two homes to Sunday’s deadly storm, but a thoughtful act by a Joliet man is bringing them joy.
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