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Past articles by Bob:

More Joliet candidate forums coming up

Next forum is Tuesday with District 2 candidates Mudron, Adamowski, Wright-McCullum and Wunderlich → Read More

Gala held for Rev. Herbert Brooks Jr.

Event will be March 25 in Joliet. → Read More

Will County veterans commission ‘must’ get $275,000 back, county auditor says

County auditor cites 'breach of contract and nonperformance of services' in memo on $495,000 marketing contract. → Read More

Joliet police investigate shooting

Joliet police are investigating a Wednesday night shooting at a house on West Jefferson Street. A 38-year-old man was shot in the hand. The Joliet Police Department in a news release issued Thursday morning said they believed that the man was shot by a male suspect in the residence, which is in the 1000 block of West Jefferson. “The suspect fled the area prior to the arrival of officers,” police… → Read More

Joliet issues cease-and-desist letter over Alessio site

Attorney for business park says claims of excavation activity unfounded. → Read More

Joliet chamber hosts council candidate forum

The Joliet Region Chamber of Commerce and Industry will hold a luncheon forum for City Council candidates on March 22. The luncheon is being billed as “March Luncheon Part 2″ because a chamber luncheon at noon Wednesday will feature a forum for the three mayoral candidates in Joliet. Reservations for the City Council forum can be made until noon on March 17. The event is hosted in partnership… → Read More

Joliet will hold special meeting on IG report

City Council will meet Monday to discuss report alleging conspiracy against Mayor Bob O'Dekirk. → Read More

Casseday House in Joliet sits in muddy lot 3 years after being saved

Preservation advocates say something should be done. Will County Historical Society president says something is. → Read More

Joliet group invites applicants for scholarship

Joliet Unity Movement provides two $1,000 scholarships to high school seniors. → Read More

Ex-Plainfield Township supervisor gets 3 years prison for money scheme

Tony Fremarek also ordered to make restitution of $1.4 million to private company where he was a partner. → Read More

Manhattan Irish Fest celebrates heritage, family, all things green

Early celebration of St. P:atrick's Day draws thousands to small Will County town. → Read More

Homeless man arrested for Joliet library damage

Bobby Robinson, already in jail, is accused of throwing a brick through a glass door last month. → Read More

Joliet Township tent fires extinguished

Friday night fire was under the Cass Street viaduct. → Read More

Joliet drawbridge closed due to worker shortage

Brandon Road bridge closed Friday. IDOT says it will reopen in a week or less. → Read More

Dave Mason and “The Outlaws” to perform at Rialto in Joliet

Show is May 24. Tickets go on sale Monday. → Read More

Irish Fest in Manhattan starts Friday

The two-day events is expected to draw thousands with an early start for St. Patrick's Day celebrants. → Read More

Status of old Will County Courthouse rising

State advisory council nominates building for National Register of Historic Places → Read More

Joliet inspector general issues 3rd report on Mudron

Inspector General questions City Council member's past involvement in park district insurance business → Read More

Will County will develop plan for safe roads

Will County will develop a plan to reduce fatalities on county roads. The county this week announced the plan, noting that fatalities on county roads have been rising. The project was described in a news release as the county’s “first-ever comprehensive action plan for roadway safety” aimed at reducing fatalities on county roads. Fatalities have increased every year since 2016, according to… → Read More

Joliet OKs Houbolt Road bridge signs

Signs will direct I-80 intermodal traffic to new toll bridge expected to open soon. → Read More