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The hearing at the Joliet Public Library was the first of nine Pace will hold around the Chicago area on a proposed budget with 10% fare hikes.

Participants will learn how to grow an oak tree from an acorn, discover more about Joliet’s urban forest and ongoing efforts to protect it, according to the city of Joliet.

The Will County lawsuit alleged the Diocese of Joliet violated their own whistleblower and anti-retaliation policy against a woman who claims she was sexually assaulted by a priest.

In a statement, Will County Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant said she is “deeply concerned” about reports of “federal immigration activity occurring locally and tactics causing fear throughout the community.”

Frank Thomas – aka the “Big Hurt” appeared at Goodfellas Cigar Lounge in Joliet to sign bottles of his FT35 brand of spirits and chat with attendees.

The future of the Joliet park has been in question since the park manager was put on administrative leave.

Joliet is one of several Chicago area locations planned for No Kings Day protests and events on Saturday, Oct. 18.

Joliet is one of several Chicago area locations planned for No Kings Day protests and events on Saturday, Oct. 18.

Joliet West's Mady Gant dominated in the third set for Joliet West in a 25-21, 21-25, 25-10 win over Bolingbrook to help the Tigers remain unbeaten in the Southwest Prairie Conference

A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held Thursday for the biggest private residential project in downtown Joliet.

Bolingbrook High School celebrated the surprise recognition of Assistant Principal for Curriculum and Instruction Dr. Jaclyn Lennox with the Milken Educator Award at an assembly on Thursday.

A retired Joliet police sergeant claims he sustained $325,000 in damages in total for his alleged wrongful arrest and loss of employment, federal court records show.

A judge ruled a Joliet man posed a danger to the community and a flight risk after viewing a video of the Oct. 7 incident that left a 74-year-old woman with broken ribs, a bruised liver, two black eyes and other injuries.

The Lockport Committee of the Whole gave initial approval to a plan to purchase half of the 1035 S. State St. property for use as public parking on Wednesday.

Morris and Streator, with a combined three wins between them, battled to a 1-1 tie Wednesday to end the regular season

Providence fell to Timothy Christian 2-0 on Wednesday evening. Coach Mike Taylor said the team needs to "want it more" if the Celtics want to win in the postseason.

Sign-up for the program filled up in 30 hours this year, the fastest rate yet for a city of Joliet service that clears driveways and sidewalks for seniors and disabled residents.

The Will County Sheriff's Office shut down a portion of New Lenox Road in Joliet Township Wednesday afternoon to assist Channahon police in a search for fleeing suspects.

Bus fares will go up 10% under proposed plan. Pace schedules first budget hearing for Friday at Joliet Public Library's Ottawa Branch.

Police were called to the high school.

The ribbon cutting will be held 4 p.m. Thursday 331 N. Ottawa St. in Joliet.

The meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Oct. 22 will provide information on recent past and future possible uses for stretch of land near Old Joliet Prison.

Lincoln-Way East got 14 kills from Kolby Ross and 11 from Klarke Mosby en route to a 25-19, 21-25, 25-19 win over Lockport to take control of the Southwest Suburban Conference race

Joliet West hosted Joliet Central in girls volleyball as part of the Pink Heals event. The Tigers got the win, but the focus was on the community at large.

The Women, Infants, and Children Program (WIC) could run out of funding if the government shut down continues, but so far has not seen disruptions in Will County.