McDonald’s unveils monument to its classic fried apple pie at Joliet’s Route 66 Park

State giving more than $1.1 million to local libraries in Grundy, Kendall and Will counties

Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias announced millions of dollars in grant funding for school and public libraries, including many in Will, Kendall, and Grundy counties.

Joliet hosts Big Texan steak-eating contest at old prison

The Big Texan steak challenge will come Wednesday to the Old Joliet Prison at 1125 Collins St.

Will County lawsuit claims Amazon owes employees for pre-shift, post-shift activities

A proposed class action lawsuit in Will County contends Amazon should compensate employees for time spent going through a controlled entrance to clock in to work and going through a security screening before clocking out.

Pace continues to go green by adding hybrid fleet to Joliet-area buses

Roughly a third of the bus fleet out of Pace's Plainfield garage is now comprised of buses that use both electric energy and diesel fuel.

Fifteen area standouts named to Illinois High School Baseball Coaches Association All-State Teams

The Illinois High School Baseball Coaches Association has released its 2026 IHSBCA All-State Teams, honoring many of the state's top prep players including 15 standouts from teams across the Herald-News coverage area.