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Will County and Joliet local news, information and more from the Herald-News, part of the Shaw Local News Network. Visit us at: https://www.shawlocal.com/the-herald-news/

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Joliet OKs Casa Catrina lease at Union Station 05.11.2025

Restaurant will replace MyGrain Brewery, plans to reopen brewhouse.

Here’s what the Will County races for the 2026 primary look like 05.11.2025

The final list of candidates filing to run in the March 17 primary is in.

Will County men charged with animal cruelty of emaciated horses 04.11.2025

Will County sheriff’s deputies responding to a structure fire on March 23 had discovered two emaciated horses on a Peotone Township property.

Lane closures planned along I-80 from Minooka to New Lenox 04.11.2025

Interstate 80 from Ridge Road in Minooka to U.S. Route 30 in Joliet and New Lenox will see lane closures over two consecutive nights beginning on Wednesday

Bolingbrook blocks release of body camera video of ICE agents claiming they were battered 04.11.2025

The Village of Bolingbrook has declined to release body camera video regarding an Oct. 19 incident that involved federal immigration agents who claimed they were battered.

Homer Glen K-9 fundraiser event to offer food, pictures with Santa Claus 04.11.2025

A dog spa in Homer Glen is hosting a “Pictures with Santa” event to raise money for a ballistic vest for a K-9 with the Will County Sheriff’s Office.

Joliet plans $470,000 in spending in and around Slammers Stadium 04.11.2025

Spending includes asbestos removal at 'Stadium Club' building. City wants to market it again.

Will County’s Sheriff’s Office mourns death of public information officer 04.11.2025

Kevin “Kollins” Hedemark, who served as the public information officer for the Will County Sheriff’s Office and as a lieutenant with the sheriff’s auxiliary unit, has died.

Lincoln-Way Central’s season comes to an end with supersectional overtime loss to St. Laurence 04.11.2025

Lincoln-Way Central advanced to the Super Sectional round for the first time in 19 years, but they were unable to make it back to state as St. Laurence bested them 2-1 in overtime.

New ownership plans to reopen Joliet brewhouse downtown 04.11.2025

Joliet officials estimate that Casa Catrina Mexican Heritage Cuisine restaurant at city-owned Union Station would generate nearly $700,000 in rent and taxes in five year.

Joliet man accused in multi-vehicle crash had bags of cocaine, fentanyl in car, police say 04.11.2025

Undercover officers who met with a Joliet man last Thursday for a drug buy at a McDonald’s had attempted to pin in his vehicle and arrest him before he fled and caused a multi-vehicle crash, prosecutors said.

Joliet-area food collections and distributions to help those in need 03.11.2025

In addition to SNAP funding on hold, food pantries are already reporting higher demand as people struggle to meet rising food and energy costs.

Will County forest preserves holding Pumpkin Smash events 03.11.2025

The programs are set for noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, at Hidden Oaks Nature Center in Bolingbrook and Plum Creek Nature Center in Crete Township.

The Herald-News Athlete of the Week: Lincoln-Way Central’s Mia Forystek 03.11.2025

Mia Forystek led Lincoln-Way Central to a regional cross country championship with a time of 17:53.80.

Will County Pets of the Week: Nov. 3, 2025 03.11.2025

The Herald-News presents this week’s Pets of the Week. Read the description of each pet to learn about it, including where it can be adopted in Will County.

Joliet Township partners with Kankakee agency to help families affected by gun violence 03.11.2025

Joliet Township Government, through its Violence Prevention Community Convener program, has partnered with Kankakee Forgives and Inner City Empowerment to provide $15,000 in assistance to families impacted by firearm violence.

Joliet Township partners with Kankakee agency to help families affected by gun violence 03.11.2025

Joliet Township Government, through its Violence Prevention Community Convener program, has partnered with Kankakee Forgives and Inner City Empowerment to provide $15,000 in assistance to families impacted by firearm violence.

Lockport Township holds annual senior breakfast event 03.11.2025

Lockport Township offered a complimentary buffet breakfast to senior residents during its 18th annual Senior Breakfast program

Silver Cross Hospital to host a diabetes fair 03.11.2025

Silver Cross Hospital has announced it will host a Diabetes Fair in support of American Diabetes Month on Wednesday.

Coroner IDs man who died in I-55 ATV collision in Joliet area 02.11.2025

Timothy A. Barten, 48, of Joliet was pronounced dead on I-55 in Troy Township.

Construction will impede Joliet traffic at Broadway and Ruby streets starting Monday 02.11.2025

The northbound lane leading to the intersection will be blocked along with a left-turn lane from Ruby onto Broadway.

Joliet District 204 students recognized for Advanced Placement achievement 02.11.2025

Joliet Township High School District 204 has announced that a number of its students were honored for their Advanced Placement and National Merit achievements.

Will County schools receive 1,500 Spanish-language books to promote literacy and inclusion 02.11.2025

The book program features award-winning and popular titles recognized by the American Library Association’s Youth Media Awards, including Newbery, Caldecott and Pura Belpré selections.

Illinois State Police to conduct roadside safety checks in November 02.11.2025

Illinois State Police Troop 3 will conduct roadside safety checks in Cook, DuPage, Kane, and Will counties during November.

Joliet woman dies in Crest Hill crash involving semitrailer 01.11.2025

The driver of a Jeep Wrangler was taken to Saint Joseph Medical Center in Joliet where she was pronounced deceased at 1:06 p.m on Friday, according to the Will County Coroner’s Office.

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