National Guard To Help With Stateville Coronavirus Outbreak

Joliet Mayor Bob O'Dekirk told Joliet Patch the number of hospitalized Stateville inmates "exploded" within a couple days.

1st Stateville Inmate Coronavirus Death, Will Co. Total Now At 6

Illinois state public health officials announced Monday that several inmates from Stateville Correctional Center are now on ventilators.

Coronavirus Claims Another Will County Resident, 33 New Cases

Another Will County resident has died fro coronavirus on a day when 33 new cases were announced countywide. Illinois has reported 34 deaths.

Patient At Symphony Joliet Nursing Center Dies From Coronavirus

A patient at Symphony Joliet Nursing Home died from coronavirus Friday morning. Officials are working to limit the spread of the disease.

Third Will County Resident Dies Of Coronavirus, Cases Rise To 77

27 new Will County confirmed cases of coronavirus are announced and a third local resident has died, according to heath department officials

Will County Woman Among Three New Illinois Coronavirus Deaths

330 new confirmed coronavirus cases were announced in Illinois on Wednesday, and a Will County woman in her 50s is among three new deaths.

Confirmed Coronavirus Case Total In Will County Reaches 30

Residents in 12 Will County communities have tested positive, leading health officials to warn people that coronavirus is everywhere.

Coronavirus IL: Will County Confirmed Cases Reaches 26

The Will County Health Department announced five new confirmed cases of COVID-19; more than a dozen communities have been impacted.

Joliet Walmart Reaches Coronavirus Testing Capacity Quickly

People turned away after the Joliet COVID-19 testing site, one of only three In IL, reached its testing limit shortly after opening Monday.

Will County Coronavirus Cases Reach 21

Illinois health officials also announced that nearly 8,400 people have been administered tests to see if they have the new coronavirus.

Joliet Coronavirus Test Site For 1st Responders Opens At Walmart

The Joliet Walmart facility will only be testing first responders and healthcare professionals, according to Joliet Police.

Will Co. Health Dept. Closed To Public, Except By Appointment

The Department will still see people by appointment, but starting Friday it will be closed to the public at large.

JJC Student Has Coronavirus, Mitchell Announces

Joliet Junior College President Judy Mitchell made the announcement late Wednesday night on JJC's website.

Coronavirus: Joliet Hospitals Lack Beds To Handle Expected Cases

Nearly six times the amount of ICU beds would be needed, according to a new report from ProPublica.

Diocese of Joliet Issues Coronavirus Protocols For Local Parishes

A letter from the Bishop's office to the leaders of local Catholic parishes outlines new measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 at Mass.

Bike Club Donation Will Pay For Forest Preserve Repair Stations

Each bicycle repair station will contain an air pump, screwdrivers and wrenches so bicyclists can make repairs while out on a ride.

Joliet School District To Hold Parent Meeting On The Dangers Of Vaping

Representatives from Rosecrance will be presenting this free informational for all District 86 families.

Forest Preserve, Midewin Offer 'Pedal The Prairie' Bike Ride

The 28-mile ride starts at Sugar Creek Preserve in Joliet and heads south to Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie near Wilmington.

Franciscan Health nurse receives Daisy Award

Joliet resident and registered nurse is Olympia Fields hospital’s latest Daisy Award recipient

Bacteria-Tainted Baby Cough Syrup Recalled In Illinois

Kingston Pharma, LLC is recalling bottles of DG/health NATURALS baby Cough Syrup + Mucus. The medicine may be contaminated.

Forest Preserve Offers 'Choosing Your Kayak' Program

If you're thinking about buying a kayak, or you plan to ask Santa for one, register for this Nov. 17 program.

Katherine Lindholm's Letter To Loved Ones Battling Breast Cancer

"These are two of the most strong-willed, determined women that never give up! We admire your courage."

Rabid Bat Caught In Window Blinds Of Joliet Home

A Plainfield resident also found a live bat — confirmed to be rabid — in her oven.

Take A Hike With Forest Preserve’s ‘Woods Walk’ program

The program is designed to get participants out to all corners of the county for some nature exploration and exercise.

Saint Paul the Apostle School 5K Run/Walk

Charity run supporting St. Paul the Apostle School

2 More Bats With Rabies Discovered In Will County

Are you surprised with the volume of bats so far this month?

Will County Man Reaching New Heights After Total Knee Replacement at Silver Cross Hospital

He reached his goal of hiking up Mt. Bierstadt just months after his surgery.

Friday's Health Center Open House Includes Free Snow Cones, Fire Trucks

Friday's 10 a.m. to noon event includes educational displays provided by the health department's Women, Infants and Children program.

Rabid Bats Discovered In Lockport At Home On Oak Street

Some of these bats that were found in Lockport have tested positive for rabies.

West Nile Virus: State's First Case Confirmed In Will County

A man in his sixties became ill in late June. He's the first confirmed human case of West Nile virus this year in Illinois.

Glasgow Announces New Program Aimed At Helping Will County Military Veterans

Monday's announcement is geared for Will County military veterans who might be interested in information technology careers.

Third Time’s The Charm in Losing 100 Pounds for Will County Woman

BMI Surgery/Silver Cross offers free weight loss surgery informational sessions every Wednesday

Will County Forest Preserve Shares 'Moment Of Zen'

Need some post-workday relaxation? Check out the view from underneath.

Surgical Robot Repairs Huge Hiatal Hernia at Silver Cross Hospital

A recent procedure at Silver Cross Hospital added to the medical facility's long list of groundbreaking procedures.

State's Attorney Hosting Downtown Blood Drive

The blood drive is scheduled for June 22.

Heroin & Fentanyl Overdoses Still On The Rise: Reports

First responders have been training to administer an overdose antidote.

Swimming Time Means Inspection Time For Health Department

The Will County Health Department will be inspecting pools and beaches.

Vasectomy Left Shorewood Man Gangrenous: Lawsuit

After the vasectomy, the Shorewood man was subjected to “surgical debridement of his scrotum and penis,” the lawsuit said.

'Mosquito New Year' Leads to Talk of West Nile Virus and Zika: Health Department

Last year, there were nine reported human cases of West Nile Virus in Will County, after there were none reported in 2015.

Summit to Focus on Prescription Opioid Overdose Prevention

The abuse of prescription opioids, heroin and fentanyl claimed at least 1,000 lives in Northeastern Illinois last year.