A former longtime resident of Joliet passes away at the age of 94.
Authorities later determined that the bull elk's antler tags indicated that the wild animal came from Kendall County.
Jack Dunklin thanked former Joliet City Councilman Terry Morris for bringing more Black-owned businesses to the east side of Joliet.
Will County Judge Dan Rippy agreed that Christopher Beale, serving as his own lawyer, should be freed under the new SAFE-T-Act.
Troy 30-C received Herald-News Readers’ Choice Award for 2023
Michael Antonson was taken away in handcufffs and delivered to the Will County Jail. Now he faces more domestic battery charges.
Harold Cochran, age 53, remains jailed after Joliet police had him arrested on aggravated battery, domestic battery and aggravated assault.
A gifted crafter with a generous spirit passes away at age 73.
She will be remembered fondly as a kind, caring, and energetic woman who was fiercely independent.
Army Veteran and retiree of Material Service Company passes away at age 92.
He lived a full life enjoying his passions until the end.
A wonderful mother who will live on through her children and grandchildren, passes away at age 91.
Scott Hasenjaeger, a Joliet Central basketball star, will remain in Will County's Jail. He has become a danger to society, a judge ruled.
"It took us a full week to decorate," remarked On The Rocks owner Lori Donofrio of her Wonka holiday bar pop up at 1500 Essington Road.
Police determined Paschall attacked the victim in the laundry room after becoming angry about the victim’s use of the washing machine.
Joliet Police Department's Narcotics Unit executed a search warrant at a house in the 400 block of Buell Avenue following its investigation.
Attorney Kathleen Zellner was responsible for proving Kevin Fox was wrongfully arrested in connection with his daughter's 2004 killing.
Gary McDonald was on a court-appointed release until 2025 from a previous conviction but was found to have a gun in his possession.
Proud grandfather and former Supervisor at Caterpillar passes away at age 87.
A gracious host and homemaker, who recently returned home to Channahon, passes away at 87.
Ben Rockett, 71, was convicted as an armed habitual criminal in connection with the death of his live-in girlfriend after an argument.
Joliet's City Council opted to delay voting on its annual funding for the Joliet museum until it reviews the inspector general report.
Wilmington's world-famous Gemini Giant and Launching Pad restaurant has remained closed since 2022. Now Holly Barker is trying to sell it.
On April 4, 2021, Schwartz was driving his pickup truck in Joliet when he became involved in an incident with another motorist in a sedan.
Not one lawyer in Will County dared to file nominating papers to challenge the State's Attorney in his March primary or as a Republican.
Scott Hasenjaeger, 50, was hauled away in handcuffs and booked into the Will County Jail. It's his third trip to the jail since 2020.
Five passengers riding the Volkswagen were injured, including three who remain in critical condition. All were 25 to 30 years old.
Councilman Cesar Guerrero became the swing vote in Tuesday's meeting, approving huge raises for Joliet police sergeants and lieutenants.
The property site is north of VOA’s Hope Manor Joliet supportive housing for veterans and their families, which opened in 2017.
Jeanne retired from Reed Custer High School in Braidwood, IL after a long and rewarding career teaching English, History, and French.
Her passion was working with special needs children and she kept in contact with many of her former students and their families.
Karen lived an incredible life, doing her best to help people.
Visitation for Rosemary Giarrante, former First Lady of Joliet, will be at Farkas Funeral Home, 3201 West Jefferson Street in Joliet.
Joliet police have obtained a warrant in order to arrest 59-year-old Anthony Martisek who comes from the 500 block of Silver Leaf Drive.
The free 'Natural World Art Exhibit' will be on display through Jan. 26 and is a collaboration with the Bolingbrook Arts Council.
Joliet District 86 Honor Roll for First Trimester Unveiled
Mayor Steve Streit tells a story at STORIES R Us December 13.
Sgt. Matt Breen wanted the pay raises for the Joliet police supervisors approved before Joliet's new city manager started. It didn't work.
Following the unexpected death of owner Don "Duke" Williams, Maureen Williams closed Syl's. The Rockdale restaurant remains for sale.