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Joliet library program brings kids, families together
At the Joliet Public Library’s Black Road branch, there is a running joke that kids’ attention spans coincide with how old they are. But Heather Velazquez, a youth services associate at the library, knows how to keep those kids entertained. The event she hosts, called Bilingual Family Storytime, allows children and parents to socialize with one another while learning Spanish and English. The… → Read More
City provides first payment for courthouse
The city of Joliet recently paid its first $500,000 to the Will County Board as part of an intergovernmental funding agreement for the new county courthouse that will total $10,000,000 in 2037. There will be 20 total payments of $500,000 each, according to a news release. The next 19 payments will be made on or before June 21 for the years 2019 through 2037, the release said. The courthouse… → Read More
Animal rights activists want justice for dog's death
The State's Attorney's Office is collecting materials on Sunday's incident → Read More
Breaking: Dog dies in hot car in Shorewood Staples parking lot while owner shops
An 11-year-old English bulldog named Spike died Sunday afternoon after being left for at least 30 minutes by its owner in an SUV in the parking lot of Staples, located at 992 Brook Forest Ave. in Shorewood. Another dog left in the car, a 9-year-old English bulldog named Ruby, was still alive when the owner returned to her parked car. The 64-year-old female owner was accompanied by family members… → Read More
Dog dies in hot car in Shorewood Staples parking lot while owner shops
An 11-year-old English bulldog named Spike died Sunday afternoon after being left for at least 30 minutes by its owner in an SUV in the parking lot of Staples, located at 992 Brook Forest Ave. in Shorewood. Another dog left in the car, a 9-year-old English bulldog named Ruby, was still alive when the owner returned to her parked car. The 64-year-old female owner was accompanied by family members… → Read More
Local panhandlers face barriers despite resources
No way for homeless population to solicit money legally in the city → Read More
Four suspects arrested in Braidwood drug sweep
Investigation ongoing in Braidwood area; police expect more arrests → Read More
Dump trailer strikes car in Plainfield
Woman suffered non-life threatening injuries from crash → Read More
Rialto announces 'Home for the Holidays' lineup
The family friendly shows will kick off in November, run through December → Read More
Trustee's sister clashes with Plainfield resident
Women exchanged comments in Facebook group against GP Transportation Co. after permit withdrawal → Read More
Police arrest four drug dealing suspects in Braidwood area
Investigation ongoing, more arrests expected in Braidwood area → Read More
Bolingbrook Park District seeks money from referendum this fall
The referendum will be on the ballot this November → Read More
Plainfield man heads to Laos after dam collapses
Plainfield resident Michael Alfaro embarked on a two-week trip to Laos Friday in an effort to assist families after a dam collapse in the Attapeu province last Monday. → Read More
2-day 'Down on the Farm' festival celebrates 10 years
Ten years ago, the “Down on the Farm” festival started as a fundraiser for a cat’s leg surgery. Today, the festival continues to celebrate local and regional music and arts. “We kind of just had it as a party to raise money to get its leg fixed, and we did, and Fred is still alive,” said Erich Krapf, member of progressive rock band Soap, which is hosting the festival. The fest, located at 28041… → Read More
Artists to showcase repurposed prison materials
Pieces range from burned woodwork to jail cell doors → Read More
Semi-trailer pulls down utility pole in Joliet
Incident happened when truck turned onto Theodore Street → Read More
Downtown Joliet festival brings together art, music
Local musicians to perform on stage in Van Buren plaza → Read More
Breaking: 1 critically injured after 2-car crash in Plainfield
Route 30, 119th Street shut down for investigation → Read More
Trucking company looks to expand to Plainfield
Local residents raise concerns about potential effects → Read More
Romeoville company pursues largest solar array in Midwest
The Metropolitan Mayors Caucus held its Environmental Committee and Energy Subcommittee meeting Monday afternoon at Magid Glove in Romeoville to discuss the recent installation of solar panels on the company's roof. → Read More