News, articles, photos, and information about Joliet, Illinois from the Herald-News and Shaw Local
Ruby Street bridge in Joliet undergoing work Monday
The Ruby Street bridge will be reduced to one lane on Monday with alternating traffic directions starting at 9 a.m.By Jessie Molloy●
New Joliet facility promises ‘state-of-the-art’ cold storage
A groundbreaking ceremony was held in Joliet to celebrate the construction of an Agile Cold Storage facility that will meet the rising demand for food products stored at different temperatures.By Felix Sarver●
Police investigate death Friday at Joliet motel
A Joliet police official said they believe a 39-year-old man had fallen and struck his head on furniture while he was inebriated but this remains under investigation by detectives.By Felix Sarver●
Joliet garbage pickup will start earlier Monday due to heat
Joliet residents need to have their waste containers curbside by 6 a.m. on Monday and Tuesday.By Shaw Local News Network●
Will County launches efforts to gather Fairmont community feedback
Will County officials have begun efforts to receive input from residents of the Fairmont community in unincorporated Lockport Township on what improvements they would like to see in the future.By Felix Sarver●
Indiana man charged with threatening Will County prosecutor
A special prosecutor has charged a man from Hammond, Indiana with threatening a Will County prosecutor who's running to become a circuit court judge.By Felix Sarver●
Old Joliet brewery malt house to be converted into short-stay rental units
The 19th Century stone building at 515 Summit St. was part of the old brewery complex that later became home to the Diocese of Joliet and now is the site of the Bishop’s Hill Winery.By Bob Okon●
USF Joliet art professor receives grant to photograph China
Michael “Chester” Alamo-Costello, professor of art and design at the University of St. Francis, recently received a $6,000 grant from the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs to cover Alamo-Costello’s travel and project costs.By Denise M. Baran-Unland●
USF Joliet’s recovery support program gets state $1.14 million grant
The grant funding will provide free tuition for accepted students into the University of St. Francis' CRSS program through June 2025.By Denise M. Baran-Unland●
Joliet takes action on comprehensive plan, beautification project
City Council approves beautification project for this summer, comprehensive plan into the future.By Bob Okon●
Four Joliet churches that are closing plan final celebrations
St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church, Church of St. Anthony, Sacred Heart Catholic Church and St. Bernard Catholic Church are hosting celebrations in Joliet.By Denise M. Baran-Unland●
Joliet breaks ground on local Black history museum
Residents of Joliet recognized Juneteenth on Wednesday by breaking ground on a new museum commemorating Black military service members at the historic Casseday House on the city's east side.By Jessie Molloy●
Ventura highlights Valley View arts and foreign language education grant
Valley View Community Unit School District 365U received a $40,000 grant to allow it to expand arts or foreign language classes.By Shaw Local News Network●
Will-Grundy Medical Clinic lobby dedicated to Jay and Lori Bergman
The Will-Grundy Medical Clinic's lobby was dedicated as the Jay and Lori Bergman Memorial Lobby in honor of the couple’s philanthropy and support of the clinic's mission over the years.By Denise M. Baran-Unland●
Joliet region’s Lake Michigan water project reaches milestone
Grand Prairie Water Commission being established as overseers of Lake Michigan water project.By Bob Okon●
