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Lincoln-Way West had a Cinderella run through the 3A boys soccer playoffs, but Lincoln-Way Central ended that run and advanced to the supersectional round on Saturday morning.

Selene M. Turner, 58, was reported missing on Tuesday.

Michael Jensen has earned a perfect composite score of 36 on the ACT, achieved by fewer than one quarter of 1% of test takers nationwide, Providence High School said.

The March 17 primary is a prelude to the November mid-term elections that will also determine the political makeup of Congress.

The accident happened early Saturday morning.

Here are some of the places to donate food to help those in need and where to find food distribution programs in Will County. Lockport fire volunteers will be at Jewel on Sunday

A judge has ordered the Will County Sheriff’s Office to pay a Mokena man more than $19,000 following the dismissal of a forfeiture case that his attorney claimed involved “outrageous misconduct.”

Forest Preserve District pays $4.3 million for expansion of Plum Creek Greenway in Crete Township.

Here are some of the places to donate food to help those in need and where to find food distribution programs in Will County. Lockport fire volunteers will be at Jewel on Sunday

Police are investigating a major accident near Illinois Route 53 and Renwick Road Friday afternoon, Crest Hill police said.

Northern Illinois Food Bank is encouraging pantries to stock up for an increase in food demand. There is no definitive time when the contingency funding for SNAP benefits will kick in, despite a court order to the Trump Administration on Friday.

The legislation next goes to the House for a vote and would transfer ownership of 135 acres undeveloped land east of Collins Street for $1.

The Grundy County Board has passed a resolution in support of Operation Green Light, a nationwide effort uniting individuals, families, businesses and communities in support of military veterans.

Seven people were taken to local hospitals with injuries “ranging from back pain to multiple broken bones and one person refused treatment at the scene,” according to the Will County Sheriff’s Office. 

Here are some of the places to donate food to help those in need and where to find food distribution programs in Will County.

Illinois and Will County residents remain in limbo as their SNAP benefits may run out Saturday and local food pantries and organizations are left scrambling to find ways to make sure food is getting on people’s tables.

The Joliet West girls volleyball team advanced to the sectional semifinals for the fourth consecutive season with their win over Yorkville at Oswego East on Thursday.

Hutsyn Timociek delivered 10 kills to help Lockport secure a 25-19, 25-20 win over Plainfield North in the Class 4A Lincoln-Way Central Regional title match

Will County sheriff's deputies were attempting to take a person into custody before the multi-vehicle crash. The sheriff's office has not yet disclosed the person's identity or the nature of the investigation.

A man who faces a slew of charges – but not attempted murder – must remain in jail under the SAFE-T Act following his arrest in connection with a police pursuit and shooting in Joliet.

Multiple vehicles were damaged in a crash on Thursday at the corner of Reed Street and West Jefferson Street.

The Crest Hill's City Council held a work session where options for short-term remediation of high levels of PFAS in the city's water wells were discussed, and one option was given the green light.

As many as 10 students may have been involved in a fight at Joliet West High School and no arrests have been made as the investigation remains open, police said.

Ashley Tucker, 25, was reported missing on Oct. 14, 2018 and her body was found 12 days later in a yard in Lockport Township.

Lincoln-Way Central's boys soccer team picked up a 3-0 win over Lincoln-Way East in the Class 3A Joliet West Sectional, setting up a Saturday match with Lincoln-Way West for the title