Black Lives Matter Money, Senator Rachel Ventura Blasted By Republican Sheriff Candidate Jim Reilly

"I will not stay silent while our state senator treats taxpayer money as a political gift to groups that undermine the police," Reilly said.

Big, Beautiful Brown Wall Funded By Joliet's Taxpayers Cost $2 Million

Former city manager John Mezera had Joliet accept the land donation of the Joliet Catholic High School gymnasium, only to let it fall apart.

Jefferson Street Bridge Out: How Will It Impact Downtown Joliet?

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has no plans whatsoever to replace downtown Joliet's drawbridge system.

Good-Paying Jobs In Our Backyard Should be Commended: Opinion

This proposed facility will be good for Will and Grundy counties, the state of Illinois, and the region more broadly, Tom White writes.

Joliet Residents Must Remain Miserable: Ferak Column

Patch Editor John Ferak has written extensively about the pains of downtown Joliet street repairs, but the city's west side is brutal too.

2 Joliet Employee Dismissals Were Long Overdue: Ferak Column

The following opinion column is written by Joliet Patch Editor John Ferak, now in his seventh year covering his hometown of Joliet.

Does Joliet Need More Starbucks Coffee Shops? Ferak Column

The following column, written with an ounce of humor, was penned by Joliet Patch editor John Ferak, a former Starbucks Coffee drinker.

Play the Game, Speaker Welch

Opinion from retired Joliet attorney Michael W. Hansen on the end of the Invest in Kids Act.

Joliet Cemetery Falls Apart And Nobody Is Fixing It: Ferak Column

The following is an opinion column from Joliet Patch editor John Ferak, who is a native of Joliet.

Column: Samantha Harer Verdict Hurts Jim Glasgow's Legacy

The following is an opinion column by John Ferak, editor of the Joliet Patch and a Joliet native.

Will Co. Coroner Laurie Summers Fails Public Transparency Test: Ferak

The following opinion column is from John Ferak, a native of Joliet and Joliet Patch editor for the past six years.

Joliet Office Building Only Draws Graffiti, Vagrants: Ferak Column

The following opinion column is by John Ferak, Joliet Patch's editor.

Joliet: You Finally Got An Olive Garden, Now What?

With the new Olive Garden weeks away from opening, Patch Editor John Ferak wonders what will be Joliet's next great restaurant catch?

10 Fall Leaves Photos From Hammel Woods In Shorewood

Joliet Patch Editor John Ferak says Hammel Woods is one of the best places in the Joliet area to enjoy Mother Nature's beauty.

1 Ugly Courthouse T-Shirt At A Time May Save Building: Ferak

Hudson Hollister, CEO of HData and former Joliet City Council candidate, is drawing national attention to Joliet thanks to his T-shirts.

Friendly Fire Injured Crest Hill Cop, Suspect Never Stabbed Him: Ferak

COLUMN: For over a month, Dan Jungles of the Will-Grundy Major Crimes Task Force published wrong information about the Crest Hill shooting.

Ferak: City Manager's PR Firm Debacle Costs Joliet Taxpayers

The following opinion column is by John Ferak, Joliet Patch's editor for the past five years.

Obituary: F. Roger Dollinger

A proud U.S. Airforce veteran and Navy reserves veteran passes away at 86.

No Party With Pritzker For Jefferson St. Bridge Reopening: Ferak

The following opinion column is by Joliet Patch Editor John Ferak, a Joliet native who has crossed Joliet's bridges thousands of times.

If Bridge Ever Opens, Here's Why Joliet Must Throw Parade: Ferak

The following opinion column is by Joliet Patch Editor John Ferak, who has crossed Joliet's drawbridges thousands of times.

O'Dekirk Wrong About PR Director For Joliet: Ferak Column

The following opinion column is from Joliet Patch Editor John Ferak, who's also a Joliet native.

Obituary: Lawrence James Kinsella, Jr.

His warm, loving, and strong presence will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Mudron 5's Joliet Gas Tax Needs To End In Joliet: Ferak

The following opinion column is by Joliet Patch Editor John Ferak, who was a 2020 Peter Lisagor Awards finalist.

Joliet Haunted Prison Needs More Scare Actors To Thrive: Ferak

A lot more scare actors are needed in order to make the Old Joliet Haunted Prison a truly frightening place, says Joliet Patch's editor.

Jefferson Street Revival: Here's Why Things Look Rosier Each Day

The following opinion column is by John Ferak, editor of Joliet Patch and a Joliet native.

Are Joliet's Neighborhood Bars A Thing Of The Past?

The following opinion column is by John Ferak, Joliet Patch's editor and Joliet native.

Obituary: Donald A. Davis, Jr.

He will be remembered for his kindness and generosity, always being the first to help and a lifeline to many.

Obituary: Kay M. Cavallero

She will be remembered fondly as a selfless loving soul whose concern for others always took precedence.

O'Dekirk Has Bad Idea For New Joliet Liquor Store: Ferak Column

The following opinion column is by John Ferak, Joliet Patch's editor since June 2017.

Crest Hill Mystery Makes Me Think Of Stebic, Morrow Cases: Ferak

The following opinion column is by Joliet Patch Editor John Ferak.

Does Joliet Have Enough Dunkin' Donuts Now? Ferak Column

Joliet Patch Editor John Ferak visited the new drive-thru Monday morning to find out what's the buzz with another Dunkin' opening in Joliet.

Growing Up in Joliet - Part one with Sonya Gavankar

Joliet Area Historical Museum's FREE Virtual Series highlights "Growing Up in Joliet - Part 1 with Sonya Gavankar" Thursday, May 6th at 6pm

Sema'j Crosby Unsolved Homicide Reaches 4-Year Anniversary

It's been four years since her body was found inside her family's Joliet Township house. No one has been arrested for her death.

Ferak: How Does Louis Joliet Mall Still Stay Open?

The following is an opinion column from John Ferak, Joliet Patch editor, who also worked inside the mall 30 years ago.

Joliet Loses Passionate Volunteer, Voice Of The City

Lynne Lichtenauer died Tuesday after an illness. She volunteered in Joliet since the 1970s and hosted a WJOL Friday Morning show.

Was Saving 1851 Casseday House A Good Idea For Joliet?

The following is an opinion column from Joliet Patch's editor, John Ferak.

Obituary: David J. Gregory Sr.

A lifelong Joliet resident passes away at the age of 89.

Obituary: Earl L. Fromm Sr.

Earl took great pride in helping people and was admired for the way he always gave of himself.

Obituary: Antonio Venzor Elizondo

Antonio V. Elizondo passes away unexpectedly at the age of 62.

Dysfunction At Joliet City Hall Has Consequences: Ferak Column

The following opinion column is by John Ferak, Joliet Patch's editor and Joliet native.