News, articles, photos, and information about Joliet, Illinois from the Herald-News and Shaw Local
Joliet Central student’s design selected for NASCAR Cup Series event
The winning design was selected from among 60 entriesBy Shaw Local News Network●
Joliet vote on EV charging stations delayed again
The Joliet City Council did not vote this week on a state grant that would fund six new electric vehicle charging stations for tourists due to an apparent agenda miscue.By Bob Okon●
Will County Forest District’s bird photo contest takes flight
Take part in the inaugural Four Rivers bird photography competition. Submit your picture of a migratory birds at McKinley Woods.By Shaw Local News Network●
Joliet dining spots cooking up deals for City Center Restaurant Week
17 downtown area restaurants participate in 10-day event that starts Friday.By Bob Okon●
Joliet mother seeks help in finding missing son
A volunteer search for Robert Long will begin at 10 a.m. Friday. Man has been missing since April 11.By Bob Okon●
Joliet Township shooting leaves residence, vehicle damaged by gunfire
Will County sheriff's deputies saw multiple bullet holes on the side of a residence on Algonquin Street in Joliet Township.By Felix Sarver●
Route 66 Diner closes in downtown Joliet
Restaurant owners appeal to City Council for help in landlord dispute but say they're done.By Bob Okon●
Fire damages Joliet home, one child taken to hospital with minor injuries
Fire happened in a two-story single family home in Joliet on Tuesday afternoon.By Shaw Local News Network●
Will County deputies investigating gunshots fired in Lockport Township
Will County sheriff's deputies were unable to find anyone injured or any property damaged in a shooting reported in the Fairmont neighborhood of Lockport Township.By Felix Sarver●
Joliet Slammers tickets go on sale, new fan promotions announced
Swiftie Night, Ghostbusters Night some of the new promotional highlights for this seasonBy Shaw Local News Network●
‘The Voice’ of Plainfield District 202 died Monday morning
Tom Hernandez came to District 202 in 2006 as its director of community relations and remained in that role in 2003. Hernandez was diagnosed with brain cancer in 2022.By Denise M. Baran-Unland●
Joliet council to vote on Cemeno’s at the Park plan at Inwood
Council likely to approve liquor license for Cemono's restaurant at Inwood complex.By Bob Okon●
Pritzker touts state’s advances in clean energy in visit to Bolingbrook
Award-winning Mistie Hill Vineyard in Will County looks to expand
The Will County Board in March approved their plan to build a 3,400-square-foot facility that will include a tasting room with a bar for visitorsBy Bob Okon●
Joliet man pleads guilty to fatal stabbing of girlfriend
The 2018 case against a man over a fatal stabbing at the former Fairview Homes in Joliet concluded on Monday with his plea of guilty to second-degree murder.By Felix Sarver●
