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Proposal calls for free mental health crisis care for Will County residents 17.09.2025

The initiative will encompass a current intervention program being run by the Joliet Fire Department, according to Will County Board Member Vince Logan.

Joliet man charged after firing gun from vehicle, police say 17.09.2025

A Joliet man faces multiple felony weapons charges after allegedly firing a handgun from a vehicle on Tuesday night, according to police

Joliet Township supervisor speaks out on local ICE actions 17.09.2025

Cesar Guerrero made his statement at a Joliet City Council meeting Tuesday night where he also called on city officials to speak out on an ICE arrest outside City hall.

Judge to deliver verdict in Joliet murder trial over teen’s death outside laundromat 17.09.2025

Closing arguments were held in the case a Joliet man charged with the 2021 first-degree murder of Diego Arriaga, 17, who was found shot to death in the parking lot of Blue Kangaroo laundromat in Joliet.

CFX Conquer Boxing Crest Hill holding grand opening 17.09.2025

The free ribbon cutting and open house for the boxing and fitness studio will be held from noon to 6 p.m.. at 1701 N Larkin Ave. in Crest Hill.

Divided Joliet City Council approves ‘Dome of Unity’ sculpture for downtown 17.09.2025

Joliet Mayor D'Arcy breaks tie as City Council OKs $197,000 for downtown sculpture.

Joliet man charged after firing gun from vehicle, police say 17.09.2025

A Joliet man faces multiple felony weapons charges after allegedly firing a handgun from a vehicle on Tuesday night, according to police

Joliet man charged after firing gun from vehicle, police say 17.09.2025

A Joliet man faces multiple felony weapons charges after allegedly firing a handgun from a vehicle on Tuesday night, according to police

ICE silent on reported Joliet enforcement during Operation Midway Blitz 17.09.2025

Federal officials have yet to disclose whether they’ve been involved in reports of immigration enforcement activity in Joliet, including one that was alleged to have occurred at the Will County Courthouse.

Construction starts on Joliet housing program for women in opioid recovery 16.09.2025

Volunteers of America Illinois on Tuesday celebrated the start of construction on Joliet apartments for women recovering from opioid addictions, a project that Mayor Terry D’Arcy said spurred his decision to run for mayor.

Construction starts on Joliet housing program for women in opioid recovery 16.09.2025

Volunteers of America Illinois on Tuesday celebrated the start of construction on Joliet apartments for women recovering from opioid addictions, a project that Mayor Terry D’Arcy said spurred his decision to run for mayor.

Joliet police detectives question man seen near area of fatal stabbing 16.09.2025

The 44-year-old man who suffered multiple stab wounds in Joliet has been hospitalized in serious condition but his injuries are not considered life threatening, police said.

ICE silent on reported Joliet enforcement during Operation Midway Blitz 16.09.2025

Federal officials have yet to disclose whether they’ve been involved in reports of immigration enforcement activity in Joliet, including one that was alleged to have occurred at the Will County Courthouse.

Joliet-area artists return to Park Forest Art Fair 16.09.2025

Artists returning this year is Ellen Grenier Bevill of Morris, Jan Podbielski of Peotone, and Jay Anderson and Carole St. Clair of Joliet.

Joliet holding public workshop for city’s development plan Wednesday at Joliet West 16.09.2025

The workshop is 5-7:30 p.m. on Sept. 17 at Joliet West High School.

‘We have lost our minds’- Debate over Dome of Unity sculpture for downtown Joliet gets heated 16.09.2025

The 'Dome of Unity' would be a centerpiece sculpture at the new City Square but one council belittled it as resembling an "old wiffel ball.' The council is slated to vote on the matter Tuesday.

Joliet police ID person of interest in armed robbery at gas station 15.09.2025

Joliet police detectives have identified a person of interest in the investigation of an armed robbery last Saturday at Circle K gas station.

Joliet exploring creation of public safety institute for police, fire training 15.09.2025

Joliet city officials and Joliet Junior College are seeking to explore the creation of a public safety institute for the education and training of police officers, firefighters and other emergency responders.

Joliet coffee shop Sought Out Grounds undergoes name change 15.09.2025

Sought Out Grounds, a new coffee shop in downtown Joliet that opened in May, has rebranded with an emphasis on hosting live events.

U.S. Senate candidates at Joliet forum say Trump tariffs hurt farmers, small businesses 15.09.2025

Democratic candidates vying for outgoing U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin’s seat say tariffs under U.S. President Donald Trump has hurt small businesses and farmers.

Joliet man killed in crash with tractor-trailer on Route 53 15.09.2025

A 28-year-old Joliet man died Friday afternoon after his car collided with a tractor-trailer on South Chicago Street (Illinois Route 53), according to Joliet police.

Plainfield Superintendent Wood says District 202 has plans for potential federal funding reductions 02.06.2025

Jessie Molloy of the Herald-News sat down with Plainfield Community Consolidated School District 202 Superintendent Dr. Glenn Wood on May 27 to discuss how these shifting issues could effect District 202 in the near future, if the district is concerned about losing funding, and how it intends to adapt to new technology requirements across educational levels.

Joliet District 86 addresses Trump rule changes about school funding, DEI, and AI 02.06.2025

Jessie Molloy of the Herald-News sat down with Joliet Public Schools District 86 Superintendent Dr. Theresa Rouse and Deputy Superintendent Dr. Tanisha Cannon on May 29 to discuss how these shifting issues could effect District 86 in the near future, if the district is concerned about losing funding, and how it intends to adapt to new technology requirements as an elementary school district.

Joliet District 204 superintendent compares Trump administration’s shifting education rules to Covid chaos 02.06.2025

Jessie Molloy of the Herald-News sat down with Joliet Township High School District 204 Superintendent Dr. Karla Guseman on May 29 to discuss how these shifting issues could effect JTHS in the near future, if the district is concerned about losing funding, and how it intends to adapt to new technology requirements.

Lockport Superintendent Dr. Robert McBride on DEI, funding, AI and more 02.06.2025

Jessie Molloy of the Herald-News sat down with Lockport Township High School District 205 Superintendent Dr. Robert McBride on May 28 to discuss how these shifting issues could effect LTHS in the near future, if the district is concerned about losing funding, and how it intends to adapt to new technology requirements.

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