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Environmental groups, Illinois EPA to look at ways to improve Des Plaines River water

Local News11:04 pm
Environmental groups, Illinois EPA to look at ways to improve Des Plaines River water
JOLIET – It wouldn’t be wise to go swimming or consume fish from the Des Plaines River.Illinois Envi…
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Rialto Square Theatre board focuses on property issues

Rialto Square Theatre board focuses on property issues

11:13 pm
Joliet slates liquor hearing on Anthony's incident

Joliet slates liquor hearing on Anthony's incident

11:28 pm

Top Headlines

Rock Run Crossings plan in Joliet involves interchange, roads, stores and more

Local News 5:40 pm

Police: Trespasser crawled through window to let others inside Joliet home

Local News 5:38 pm

$45,000 reward for information leading to Lewis professor's killer

Local News 4:38 pm
Will County Felony Files: July 27, 2017

Will County Felony Files: July 27, 2017

Lists 5:22 pm
Will County Drug Court graduates 16, two get engaged

Will County Drug Court graduates 16, two get engaged

Lists 4:56 pm
Police: 7-Eleven robbed by man armed with a knife

Police: 7-Eleven robbed by man armed with a knife

Local News11:16 pm
Brother Ed is back in Joliet – and here's why

Brother Ed is back in Joliet – and here's why

Lists11:29 pm
Prep sports: Lockport's Joe Cunnane humbled by national most valuable award

Prep sports: Lockport's Joe Cunnane humbled by national most valuable award

Prep Sports11:13 pm
Know the difference between sunscreen and sunblock? Presence Saint Joseph Medical Center explains
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HealthJuly 25, 2017
Prep football: Sullivan joining parade of Plainfield East linemen to major colleges

Prep football: Sullivan joining parade of Plainfield East linemen to major colleges

Sports10:58 pm
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April 25, 2017
No movement on 1st day of Illinois special session on school funding

No movement on 1st day of Illinois special session on school funding

State11:19 pm
Ohio State Fair opens but rides closed after deadly accident

Ohio State Fair opens but rides closed after deadly accident

12:20 pm
225 E Whitson St, Manhattan, IL 60442

225 E Whitson St, Manhattan, IL 60442

ListsJuly 24, 2017
2016 Will County Readers Choice: Results

2016 Will County Readers Choice: Results

CommunityApril 25, 2017

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Will County Felony Files: July 27, 2017

Will County Felony Files: July 27, 2017

5:22 pm
Will County Drug Court graduates 16, two get engaged

Will County Drug Court graduates 16, two get engaged

4:56 pm
Plainfield Vacation Bible School called a success

Plainfield Vacation Bible School called a success

5:30 am
14 Joliet Franciscan sisters celebrated jubilee

14 Joliet Franciscan sisters celebrated jubilee

5:30 am
Brother Ed is back in Joliet – and here's why

Brother Ed is back in Joliet – and here's why

11:29 pm
Will County Felony Files: July 26, 2017

Will County Felony Files: July 26, 2017

11:07 pm
Mystery Diner: Spicy options and taco special at Morris' Greenhorn Saloon & Eatery

Mystery Diner: Spicy options and taco special at Morris' Greenhorn Saloon & Eatery

July 25, 2017
Mystery Diner: Joliet's Friaco's Restaurant & Cantina serves up authentic Mexican food

Mystery Diner: Joliet's Friaco's Restaurant & Cantina serves up authentic Mexican food

July 26, 2017
Will County Felony Files: July 25, 2017

Will County Felony Files: July 25, 2017

July 26, 2017
Former attorney, school board head McFadden's death ruled a suicide

Former attorney, school board head McFadden's death ruled a suicide

July 26, 2017
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Local News

Rock Run Crossings plan in Joliet involves interchange, roads, stores and more

Rock Run Crossings plan in Joliet involves interchange, roads, stores and more

JOLIET – Rock Run Crossings, the lifestyle mall-and-more project planned for a crossroads corner of Interstates 55 and 80, might celebrate s…
5:40 pm
  • Police: Trespasser crawled through window to let others inside Joliet home
  • Local activist pushes Single Payer amidst health care debate
  • Will County Drug Court graduates 16, two get engaged
  • $45,000 reward for information leading to Lewis professor's killer

State

Downers Grove District 99 discusses policy encouraging staff, students to stand for pledge

Downers Grove District 99 discusses policy encouraging staff, students to stand for pledge

DOWNERS GROVE – A decision by the Community High School District 99 Board of Education to encouage students and staff to participate each da…
2:30 pm
  • No movement on 1st day of Illinois special session on school funding
  • Illinois governor calls another special session on education
  • Korean War soldier missing 66 years to get Illinois burial
  • ‘League of Their Own’ turns 25 and continues to inspire

Nation & World

Tablets to be x-rayed separately in new U.S. airport security screening

Tablets to be x-rayed separately in new U.S. airport security screening

U.S. airline passengers will have to take tablet computers and other large electronic devices out of carry-on bags for inspection as the gov…
1:01 am
  • Dems slam President Donald Trump's military transgender ban; GOP caught by surprise
  • President Trump bars transgender individuals from U.S. armed forces
  • McCain delivers a key health care vote, scolding message
  • Mic captures GOP senator ripping Trump, mocking lawmaker

Local Sports

Prep football: Morris could be tough in the trenches

Prep football: Morris could be tough in the trenches

BOLINGBROOK – The skill positions typically create the headlines.However, football insiders will tel…
10:59 pm
  • Prep football: Sullivan joining parade of Plainfield East linemen to major colleges
  • Prep sports: Lockport's Joe Cunnane humbled by national most valuable award
  • Wrestling: Providence's Healy receives national coaching honor
  • Goss: Area players competing for jobs as NFL training camps open

Chicago Sports

Cubs beat White Sox; Kris Bryant ejected

Cubs beat White Sox; Kris Bryant ejected

CHICAGO – If you had to bet before the game, you’d most likely say that Cubs pitcher John Lackey would be ejected for arguing with an umpire…
July 25, 2017
  • Hendricks struggles with velocity; Cubs hitters strand 12 in loss
  • Depth on D Blackhawks' biggest obstacle to new Cup quest
  • Moustakas homers twice as Royals beat White Sox, 7-2
  • Cubs earn good feeling with comeback win

Lifestyle

Local faith events: July 27 through Aug. 3

Local faith events: July 27 through Aug. 3

ONGOING• Adoration Chapel – 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday, St. Patrick’s Church, 710 W. Mar…
6:33 am
  • Joliet VBS hosts ‘Christmas in July’
  • Collegebound Joliet student James Dorich honored with scholarship
  • Trinity Services in New Lenox celebrates 27th anniversary of passage of Americans with Disabilities Act
  • Lockport students feed children around the world

Opinion

Pornography continues to be issue

To the Editor:Although the internet is good for obtaining information (news, business and emails, et…
July 25, 2017
  • Rebutting health care and Trump deceit letters
  • Stop all the Rialto coverage
  • Cubs have a double rainbow
  • Trump embarrassing himself

Business

225 E Whitson St, Manhattan, IL 60442

225 E Whitson St, Manhattan, IL 60442

For Sale: $244,900 Charming 3 bedroom, 2 bath home on a huge lot in the heart of town! Original woo…
July 24, 2017
  • The Salon Professional Academy explains benefits of deep conditioning for hair
  • The Salon Professional Academy offers ideas for trendy short hairstyles
  • Photographic Arts Society Annual Summer Exhibit to open in Aug. at Gallery Seven
  • 6 best local restaurants for a hot dog in Will County

Letters to the Editor

  • Pornography continues to be issue
  • Rebutting health care and Trump deceit letters
  • Stop all the Rialto coverage
  • Cubs have a double rainbow
  • Trump embarrassing himself
  • Letter: Health care affects everyone
  • Letter: Flood insurance more important now than ever
  • Letter: Thanks for those who donated to horse barn
  • Letter: Not worth changing colors of our bridges
  • Letter: Great work on Taste of Joliet
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