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Lewis points to sharp reduction in international students. Workforce reductions follow job cuts confirmed last week at University of St. Francis in Joliet.

Rabbi Jenny Steinberg-Martinez succeeded Paul Lauridsen as Stepping Stones new executive director, according to a news release from Stepping Stones.

Lewis points to sharp reduction in international students. Workforce reductions follow job cuts confirmed last week at University of St. Francis in Joliet.

Nicor Gas, in partnership with the nonprofit group Operation Warm, distributed winter coats to every student at T.E. Culbertson Elementary School in Joliet on Friday.

The road closing is scheduled Monday through Friday for railroad work.

A public hearing on the budget will be held during the City Council meeting on Nov. 19, as well as the initial hearing on the property tax levy.

A Joliet teen was hospitalized early Friday morning for injuries considered not life threatening.

Don Kinley is the fourth generation in his family to own Lincolnway Barbership. His great-grandfather, Albert Worst, established the shop in 1881.

Lockport is now one win away from making it back to state after downing Joliet West in the sectional championship Thursday night.

A balanced offensive attack, spearheaded by senior Abbey Knight, led Providence to a 25-15, 25-18 win over Lemont in the title match of the Class 3A Kankakee Sectional

Due to state assistance funding, Illinois can likely continue serving clients through November, but the program will begin to see an impact the longer the federal shutdown continues.

Thirty-six District 202 middle school musicians and singers have been selected for the 2025 Illinois Music Education Association District 9 Honor Band and Honor Choir.

From 1A to 3A, the Herald-News area has a multitude of girls who could compete for a title at the state cross country meet this weekend.

Hibbett Sports will sell shoes and apparel at 359 S. Weber Road in the space formerly occupied by Maurice’s.

The IHSA state boys cross country meet is at Detweiler Park in Peoria this weekend, and several area teams and individuals are hoping to bring home some hardware

Permits became available on Nov. 1 and are valid for the remainder of 2025 and all of 2026. Each permit grants access to all six off-leash dog parks:

In addition to the many food banks and food pantries throughout Will County various government agencies and organizations are holding their own food drives and distributions to help those in need.

The 2023 case against a former Joliet Park District official charged with using a district credit card for personal entertainment purchases remains open in court.

Joliet Public Schools District 86 hosted a pop-up pumpkin patch for special education students at Sator Sanchez and Lynne Thigpen Elementary Schools on Oct. 23.

Illinois State Police responded to a report of a hazardous materials spill on the eastbound lanes of I-80, west of Gougar Road. No injuries reported.

100 Women Who Care of Will County held its big check presentation on Oct. 29 for Team Nicholas, a group working to provide hospitalized children with gifts year round.

Roadside safety checks results released for October.

A Joliet police lieutenant who was put on leave on July 29 still remains on administrative leave and the city inspector general investigation is still ongoing.

The Joliet City Council will vote on the levy in December on a proposed $54.5 million property tax levy.

Joliet West's girls volleyball squad beat Oswego in three sets, while Lockport swept Waubonsie Valley to advance to Thursday's title match in the Class 4A Joliet West Sectional.