4+ day, 22+ hour ago   (215+ words) Senator Rachel Ventura has secured over $360,000 for school districts in District 43 through the Teacher Vacancy Pilot Program. These grants will continue the state’s efforts to address educator shortages in the communities facing the greatest staffing challenges. “As a mother who…...

4+ day, 22+ hour ago   (123+ words) The Times Weekly More than 185 Joliet Public Schools District 86 employees were recognized with service awards at the start of the 2026-27 school year, including Barbara Knupp of Gompers Junior High School, honored for 40 years of service, and Patricia Perez of Pershing…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (380+ words) September is Library Card Sign-Up Month, and Joliet Public Library invites residents to discover all the resources, services and experiences available with a free library card. Since 1987, Library Card Sign-up Month has been held each September to mark the beginning…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (274+ words) The Plainfield School District 202 Foundation for Excellence continues to expand opportunities for graduating seniors through its growing scholarship program, made possible by the generosity of community members who believe in investing in the future of District 202 students. This year’s opportunities…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (225+ words) A project many residents have waited years for is finally moving forward — but first, an old water tower and well house have to come down. The Joliet City Council on Tuesday awarded a $164,000 contract to National Wrecking Co. to demolish…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (169+ words) The Times Weekly The Joliet City Council on Tuesday approved the relocation of Judge’s Bar several blocks to a new downtown location, along with a liquor license for another bar set to take over its current spot. Judge’s Bar will…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (1371+ words) For seven years, the Mamas First Act has been introduced, refined, and reintroduced in Congress. What it has not done is become law. The legislation was first introduced in the House in 2019 as a proposal to expand Medicaid coverage for…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (640+ words) The Times Weekly More than 40 new Joliet Public Schools District 86 employees completed a weeklong new teacher orientation to prepare for the upcoming 2026-2027 school year. Sessions covered curriculum, equity, human resources, safety and security, student services, and technology. New teachers also…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (256+ words) State and local officials gathered recently to celebrate the grand opening of the new Hufford Junior High School with a formal ribbon-cutting ceremony. State Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, joined state Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel, former Joliet Junior College President J.D. Ross,…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (330+ words) The Joliet City Council voted Tuesday to approve a $250,000 operational grant for the Joliet Area Historical Museum, anchoring a city-wide initiative to preserve local heritage and boost tourism-driven economic development. The approved funding covers the 2026 calendar year, spanning Jan. 1 through…...