IDHS has restored full USDA SNAP benefits and all recipients are expected to receive their full November benefits by Nov. 20, ending the hardship caused by the lapse in funding for 1.9 million ...

McKinley Woods in Channahon will benefit from restoration work next year as part of the Forest Preserve District's 2026 budget, which was approved by the Board of Commissioners on Nov. 13. (Forest ...

Madison Elyse Events is a Shorewood-based event venue founded by Qiana Turner, offering a customizable space for up to 60 ...

The University of Chicago Medicine Advent Health in Bolingbrook broke ground recently on a new state-of-the-art Cardiac Catheterization Lab The UChicago Medicine AdventHealth in Bolingbrook broke ...

The Village of Plainfield adds two new businesses to the Route 59 Corridor. “We could not be more excited about welcoming the very first Zaxbys to Illinois and 7 Brew – an innovative coffee venue.

State Senator Rachel Ventura is voting against the re-appointment of Illinois Department of Corrections Director Latoya Hughes amid ongoing health issues, human rights violations, and safety concerns ...

Collaboration provides $15,000 in Flex Payment support to victims of firearm violence Joliet Township Government, through its Violence Prevention Community Convener (VPCC) program, partnered with ...

The History on Wheels Museum invites the community to their Thanksgiving Turkey Dinner Giveaway, an event dedicated to showing thankfulness to veteran families. The giveaway is Saturday from 12:00 PM ...

Joliet Public Schools District 86 welcomed community and business members into their elementary and junior high schools for the District’s annual Principal for a Day Celebration. “Honorary” principals ...

On Saturday Oct. 4, 2025 Speak Up a local organization sponsored a Flash Mob Cancer Awareness “Walking in Hope” event on Jefferson Street in downtown Joliet. Vendors and resource tables were setup to ...

Joliet Army Reserve Training Center in Elwood, IL photo credit – U.S. Army The community of Elwood is in the spotlight as it is being used as the staging area for the possible deployment of the ...

Residents in the City of Joliet are asking why Lori Carmine, manager of Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park, has been placed on administrative leave. The Park is run by the City of Joliet. City ...