Herald-News - Shaw Local

09/05/2024

A balanced Minooka attack led the Indians to a 25-19, 25-22 win over JCA

09/05/2024

Lockport and Joliet Central girls volleyball score victories, plus more around the Herald-News area in our Wednesday roundup.

09/05/2024

Minooka defeats Joliet Catholic in two sets (25-19, 25-22).

09/04/2024

A suburban Chicago man found a wallet with almost $5,800 in it. He turned it into police.

09/04/2024

The city of Joliet on Wednesday announced that two major parking lots downtown will be closed, but the city is offering free parking at its Ottawa Street deck for library, business patrons.

09/04/2024

Joliet will consider continued mailing of its newsletter to households believed to have limited computer access after deciding to go with an e-newsletter for city communication.

09/04/2024

As Caleb Williams heads into this first game week at Halas Hall, the No. 1 overall draft pick is confident in his preparation and his abilities. His teammates, too, have seen 'the same vibes' from the rookie that they've seen all summer.

09/04/2024

The Bears were required to release their first injury report Wednesday. Everybody on the 53-man roster participated in practice in some capacity, but receiver Keenan Allen and defensive end Montez Sweat were among a handful of players who were listed as limited participants.

09/04/2024

The Herald-News prep football capsules for Week 2, featuring key showdowns across the greater Joliet area.

09/04/2024

Join Steve Soucie and Josh Welge as they break down the biggest Week 2 matchups around the state in Illinois high school football

09/04/2024

The Red Roses, a Chicago-based band that performs alternative and indie hits, will perform Friday evening at the Joliet Area Historical Museum as part of the Rooftop Music Series.

09/04/2024

Check out some exciting seasonal events happening in this quaint, historic town located in far northwest Illinois.

09/04/2024

The Spirit Halloween stores in Joliet and Bolingbrook are open for the Halloween shopping season.

09/04/2024

The Joliet Communications Center received calls on Aug. 12 of two people who had fallen into the river near Bicentennial Park, 201 W. Jefferson St. Residents on the scene assisted in the rescue, according to Joliet police.

09/04/2024

Marc Maron, who has released five hit stand-up comedy specials throughout his career, will appear in Joliet March 29, 2025.

09/04/2024

Big plans require big money. Yet inaction and reticence have their own inescapable costs.

09/04/2024

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Bishops Hill Winery in Joliet offers wine tastings, wine classes and live music.

09/04/2024

Illinois State Police Troop 3 Commander Capt. Patrick Manno announced the results of roadside safety checks held in Cook, DuPage, Kane and Will counties

09/04/2024

Plainfield Central defense shuts down Bolingbrook in the second half for a 2-1 win. Photos by Gary E. Duncan for Shaw Media.

09/04/2024

The Will County Center for Community Concerns will provide holiday food baskets for 125 income-eligible families with children 16 years of age and younger.

09/04/2024

A federal judge in Rockford has declared a state law banning concealed fi****ms on public transit systems unconstitutional – at least as it applies to four individuals who challenged it in court. But the law remains in effect for everyone else

09/04/2024

Some changes to the number of teams actually eligible to make the playoff field looks like it could have a ripple effect on what it takes to qualify for the playoffs. Steve Soucie's first playoff projection of the season predicts how all eight classes of the field will look.

09/04/2024

Spat erupts at Joliet City Council meeting over downtown parking. She says he won't return phone calls. He says she won't answer texts.

09/04/2024

The season finale of HBO Max' "Hard Knocks" aired Tuesday night and showed how the Bears decided to keep Velus Jones Jr., who they wanted their third quarterback to be and the tough moments of cuts.

09/04/2024

Lincoln-Way East, Lemont, Lincoln-Way West and Lockport boys soccer were all winners at the Windy City Classic. That and more in The Herald-News Roundup for Tuesday.

09/04/2024

Offense ruled the first half, with the Plainfield Central and Bolingbrook combining for three goals before defense ruled the second half.

09/03/2024

The state board that has authority over hospital changes will hold the hearing in Joliet on the pending sale of Ascension Saint Joseph.

09/03/2024

The Will County Emergency Management Agency is hosting a weekly series of 30-minute “Lunch and Learn” webinars focused on public preparedness throughout September.

09/03/2024

Families are encouraged to bring their pets for photo opportunities at Clow Stephens Park, 16650 S. Lily Cache Road in Plainfield on Saturday.