Joliet Herald News
Will County to hold 2 back-to-school backpack giveaway events
The annual giveaway is designed to ease the financial burden on families while ensuring students have the supplies they need to begin the school year ready to learn.
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3mNew assistant principals assigned to 6 Joliet District 86 schools
Joliet Public Schools District 86 has appointed six new assistant principals to its schools and reassigned two additional assistant principals to different schools going into the 2026-2027 academic year.
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2mPerson in critical condition after car crash in Manhattan
Motorists should avoid the area and seek alternate routes.
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2mChannahon restaurant specializing in Eastern European cuisine is closing
Originally known as Delight Wish when the family-owned restaurant opened in 2021, the Eastern European establishment served traditional food with buffet, carryout and catering options.
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3mFallen Heroes 5K in Elwood to honor 9/11 victims, first responders
The event will begin with a remembrance ceremony at 5 p.m., followed by the 5K run and walk at 6 p.m. It is being held in conjunction with Elwood Community Days.
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2mWill County offers free spay, neuter and chip services for qualifying pet owners
The Helping Owners and Pets Equitably program is offered to Will County residents who also get LINK and Social Security disability payments.