Bret Michaels first act for new Hollywood Casino Joliet event center

Residents oppose Lemont Citgo Refinery’s request to relax emissions standards

Dozens of residents from communities close to the Citgo Lemont Refinery attended an Illinois Pollution Control Board hearing Friday and objected to the company's petition to relax state CO2 emission standards at certain times of operation.

Joliet still getting to know its new City Square as city holds grand-opening festival

Many visitors are still seeing the City Square for the first time. But they like what they see.

Joliet plans overnight construction work on Houbolt Road

Overnight roadway repairs will take place on Houbolt Road in Joliet overnight Friday into Saturday between approximately 1 and 2 a.m.

Joliet announces big lineup of activities for Independence Day

Fireworks, racing and more runs July 2-5, while Joliet is encouraging everyone to decorate their homes and business in red, white and blue.

Plainfield District 202 lays out budget cuts to close $8 million deficit; staffing reductions planned

Plainfield District 202 has approved a budget for fiscal 2027 which includes significant cuts, including deferred maintenance and staff cuts, to compensate for reduced state funding.