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The search for a donor and a cure
A Plainfield teen with severe aplastic anemia is hopeful for both → Read More
Rockdale salon donates back-to-school haircuts, activities
Professional Salon Concepts hosted its fourth annual Cuts for Kids Thursday, providing free haircuts for children in the community and a variety of activities for them to enjoy during the last gasp of their summer vacation. → Read More
Plainfield's Sovereign Tap announces move
A local, Plainfield Gastropub will soon be making a move from its current location. → Read More
27th Joliet Back to School Fair brings community together
Going back to school is just around the corner, and, to help the community get prepared, Catholic Charities held its annual Back to School Fair Thursday — for the 27th year. → Read More
Teams pull 38,000-pound truck 75 feet for good cause in Plainfield
Plainfield armored-truck pull raises money for Special Olympics Illinois → Read More
JPD serves lunch to raise money for Special Olympics at Texas Roadhouse
Joliet police officers have been working within the community and volunteering their time to raise funds for a cause that many know and support, and they did another round of this Friday. → Read More
Donations help Joliet Weather Center buy drone to improve storm reporting
Facebook fundraiser helps local weather enthusiasts share information → Read More
Joliet Fire Department helps WWII veteran move into Timbers
'Everywhere we go someone knows him,' daughter said → Read More
Old Joliet Prison to be featured on Travel Channel's 'Ghost Adventures'
The Old Joliet Prison has become a popular site for filming, but recently it also became the site of a search for the paranormal. → Read More
Coroner's office seeks help on 50-year-old Joliet cold case
Officials from the Will County Coroner’s Office have reopened a cold case from 1968 and are seeking information to help identify the victim. → Read More
Large crowd attends honors-burial for homeless, Joliet veteran
On Friday afternoon, a large crowd gathered at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery for the funeral of a homeless veteran who lived under an Interstate 80 bridge for many years. → Read More
Changing pets' lives one rescue at a time
Terri Crotty has had a special passion for animals most of her life. → Read More
Video doorbells help Joliet police find suspects
New home video systems assist local law enforcement in solving cases → Read More
Storms tear off Plainfield elementary school roof
A Plainfield elementary school's roof was a casualty of severe storms last week. → Read More
Chicagoland Race weekend a hit for NASCAR fans
Summer in Will County means a big event: NASCAR Summer Festival racing at Joliet’s Chicagoland Speedway. → Read More
High winds, downed wires cause power outages across Will County
A severe storm blew through the Chicago area Sunday evening and hit Will County hard, causing multiple power outages. → Read More
Joliet area Family Videos selling CBD oils in stores
CBD oils are rising in popularity, with even Family Video now selling the product out of its stores in Joliet and Minooka. → Read More
Mokena fallen soldier again honored at Chicagoland Speedway
NASCAR racing season is upon us at Chicagoland Speedway, bringing with it many individual and unique stories among the racers. → Read More
Troopers pair up with truck drivers to crack down on distracted driving in, around Will County
State troopers are clambering up into the cabs of semitrailers in an attempt to crack down on distracted driving across Illinois. → Read More
Rhino Baseball moves training to Shorewood with new, larger facility
A new multi-sport facility will likely be open by the end of this year in Shorewood. → Read More