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Will County to hold religious gatherings Oct. 12-18

By W. K. Thornton | Oct 12, 2025

The following religious meetings are scheduled to happen in Will County this week.

Family and kids-related events in Will County happening Oct. 12-18

By J. I. Trevino | Oct 12, 2025

Don't miss out on these family and kids events happening in Will County this week.

Prairie State Taxes: Lockport residents rank 84th in total sales taxes paid per muncipality for August

By K. M. Warren | Oct 12, 2025

Lockport residents paid approximately $1.2 million in sales taxes, ranking 84th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in August.

Entertainment events this week in Will County: Oct. 12-18

By L. H. Park | Oct 12, 2025

Don't miss out on these entertainment events happening in Will County this week.

City of Lockport Committee of the Whole will meet October 15

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Oct 12, 2025

City of Lockport Committee of the Whole will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday, October 15

School events this week in Will County: Oct. 12-18

By A. G. Willis | Oct 11, 2025

The following school events are scheduled to take place in Will County this week.

Prairie State Sales Taxes: Will County residents paid 3rd-largest sum in August

By L. A. Malone | Oct 11, 2025

Will County residents paid approximately $10 million in sales taxes, the third highest total paid per county in August.

Prairie State Sales Taxes: Plainfield residents paid 41st-largest sum per muncipality in August

By K. M. Warren | Oct 11, 2025

Plainfield residents paid just under $2.2 million in sales taxes, the 41st highest total paid per municipality in August.

Local government meetings today in Will County

By W. C. Carson | Oct 10, 2025

Will County Local Government Meetings today.

Lane closures set for N. Joliet Street during emergency water main repair

By K. L. Hill | Oct 10, 2025

The City of Joliet has announced that southbound lanes on N. Joliet Street between W. Webster Street and W. Clinton Street will be closed starting October 13, 2025, due to emergency water main repairs at the intersection of N. Joliet Street and W....

Village of Frankfort Board of Trustees met Sept. 8

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 9, 2025

Village of Frankfort Board of Trustees met Monday, Sept. 8.

City of Wilmington City Council met Sept. 2

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 9, 2025

City of Wilmington City Council met Tuesday, Sept. 2.

City of Crest Hill City Council met Sept. 8

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 9, 2025

City of Crest Hill City Council met Monday, Sept. 8.

Village of Frankfort Board of Trustees met Oct. 6

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 9, 2025

Village of Frankfort Board of Trustees met Monday, Oct. 6.

City of Wilmington City Council met Oct. 7

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 9, 2025

City of Wilmington City Council met Tuesday, Oct. 7.

Will County hosts Local Government Meetings today

By W. C. Carson | Oct 9, 2025

Will County Local Government Meetings today.

Chicago Street closure set for next phase of streetscape project starting October 13

By K. L. Hill | Oct 9, 2025

Beginning Monday, October 13, 2025, road closures will change as part of the ongoing Chicago Street Streetscape construction project in downtown Joliet.

McDonough Street in Joliet to close for rail crossing repairs October 18-19

By J. E. Hamrick | Oct 9, 2025

McDonough Street in Joliet will be closed to all traffic starting at 7 a.m. on Saturday, October 18, according to an announcement from the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT).