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Lincoln-Way East High School senior Damilola Alabi developed the program after participating in the Argonne Educational Science Research Program with classmate Jenna Abuhamdan.

Read the description of each pet to learn about it, including where it can be adopted in Will County.

A 15-year-old girl was reported to have been last seen in the 6000 block of Winterhaven Drive, according to a statement from the Joliet Police Department.

Northern Will County Special Recreation Association partners with the Bolingbrook, Lockport, Plainfield and Romeoville park districts. Its office is located at 10 Montrose Drive in Romeoville.

Valley View School District 365-U approved a contract with its teachers union Thursday after months of negotiation and threats of a strike.

Neighborhood trick-or-treat times across Will County listed by town, plus a Joliet Halloween map and Plainfield police safety guidelines for Oct. 31.

The Jefferson Street location in Joliet was the second location for Pops Italian Beef & Sausage when the company announced its opening in 2022.

DUIs are not limited to alcohol-related offenses — driving under the influence of alcohol, cannabis or drugs is illegal in Illinois, the sheriff’s office said.

The Joliet Police Department hosted its third annual trunk-or-treat event on Saturday. ‘It’s a great to bring everyone out together right now,’ said a Joliet parent attending the event.

The Joliet Fire Department was called to extinguish a fire apparently caused by a space heater in the 1200 block of Schriber Saturday.

The Joliet Police Department hosted its third annual trunk-or-treat event on Saturday.‘It’s a great to bring everyone out together right now,’ said a Joliet parent attending the event.

Attendees will have an opportunity to engage with interactive presentations and explore how STEAM learning empowers the next generation.

Here are Forest Preserve District of Will County programs for the week of Nov. 3. Online registration is available on the Event Calendar at ReconnectWithNature.org.

The Lockport Township High School District 205 Board of Education voted to extend Superintendent Dr. Robert McBride's contract for an extra year.

Hosting the 3A Minooka Regional championship, the host Indians came to play and hoist the regional plaque, putting an end to one of Bradley-Bourbonnais' winningest seasons in recent memory.

The Tinsel & ‘Tinis 2025 event will include after-hours shopping at the Joliet ReStore along with raffles and merchandise vendors.

Fire officials report decorations were the first thing to ignite in roughly 800 reported home fires around Halloween each year.

With spring here and temperatures slowly warming it is time to get out your bike and head out to these Will County trails.

Joliet Junior College Board of Trustees voted 6-1 to move forward with acquisition of 20 acres of land in Morris for a new campus to meet the needs of a growing population and strong job market. 

A Will County judge has ordered a New Lenox to remain in jail after he was accused of possessing a cellphone containing about 100 files of child sex abuse materials.

A two-day trial in Chicago over a false arrest lawsuit filed by former Joliet Police Sgt. Dwayne Killian concluded on Thursday with a verdict that was not in his favor, court records show. 

The city lease on the Joliet Correctional Center, and a state bill would transfer some of the land to the Forest Preserve District of Will County.

The Three Rivers Association of REALTORS and Gateville Law Firm will host “Real Estate Investor Palooza” on Wednesday, Oct. 29 at Joliet Junior College.

The annual Bonnie McBeth Early Learning Grants support innovative classroom projects and professional growth at Bonnie McBeth Learning Center.

The Joliet Noon Lions are collecting items for Cornerstone Services group homes.