Kayaking for teens, free Father’s Day fishing at Will County forest preserves

Groundbreaking held for Kendall County Lake Michigan water project

On June 10, officials participated in a groundbreaking ceremony at Oswego East High School for a 30-mile, nearly $400 million Lake Michigan transmission main extension to provide Lake Michigan water to Oswego, Yorkville and Montgomery.

Joliet, Will County recovering after powerful derecho sweeps through area

Locations where trees blocked roads have been cleared in Joliet but cleanup from downed trees and limbs will continue through next week, according to a city spokeswoman.

Kankakee teen found guilty of attempted murder of detainee at Joliet juvenile jail

A Kankakee teen has been found guilty in Will County of the 2024 attempted murder of a fellow juvenile detainee who suffered traumatic brain injury in an attack, court records show.

University of St. Francis in Joliet appoints new provost

The University of St. Francis announced the appointment of Dr. Elizabeth McDermott as its next provost and vice president for Academic Affairs.

Numerous Herald-News baseball players decorate respective All-Conference teams

A number of Joliet area baseball players earned all-conference honors for their play this season.