4+ day, 23+ hour ago   (533+ words) DCFS points to improvements in two-year period since 2022 audit Two-year-old Ta’Naja Barnes’ 2019 death was so horrific that legislators passed a law in her honor to ensure the Department of Children and Family Services would provide abused and neglected kids with…...

4+ day, 23+ hour ago   (138+ words) Nearly 3,000 flags. Nearly 3,000 lives. Each flag represents a person whose life was cut short and a family whose world was forever changed. Teaching History Cadets Never Lived Through For Joliet Central High School JROTC cadets, that day is history that…...

4+ day, 23+ 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   (325+ words) Joliet Mayor Highlights Falling Crime, Major Development in State of the City Address Mayor Terry D’Arcy touted declining crime rates, major economic development projects and improved city finances during his 2026 State of the City address, delivered Thursday at a luncheon,…...

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   (319+ words) Will County residents, businesses, and private nonprofit organizations impacted by recent severe weather are now eligible for low-interest federal disaster loans following the July 27 storms that impacted the region. Local, state, and federal agencies will be visible in various communities…...

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…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (321+ words) Despite vigorous advocacy efforts urging the state to oppose passing a physician-assisted suicide bill by people with disabilities, organizations serving people with disabilities, the Illinois Medical Society along with individual physicians, faith-based groups, senior citizens, justice focused coalitions, legislators, editorials…...