News, articles, photos, and information about Joliet, Illinois from the Herald-News and Shaw Local
Cemeno’s plans to open at Joliet Park District site by June
Cemeno's at the Park gets 5-year lease at Inwood complex.By Bob Okon●
Missing Joliet man found dead in Des Plaines River
A man who went missing in Joliet was found dead in a river and detectives are working to unravel the circ*mstances behind his death, police officials said.By Felix Sarver●
Joliet fourth grader is WGN Friday Forecaster
A fourth grade student at Trinity Christian school in Shorewood was chosen to be this week's Friday Forecaster on WGN Morning News.By Jessie Molloy●
Will County clerk rumored to be candidate for Joliet city job
Lauren Staley-Ferry says she won't comment on Joliet city clerk rumors.By Bob Okon●
Ventura measure to enhance physical, emotional health in schools passes Illinois Senate
The bill would provide instruction for school districts on relaxation activities, such as yoga or meditation, once per week for 20 minutes .By Shaw Local News Network●
TOAST, tribute to Bread, to play Rialto Theatre in Joliet May 1
TOAST is a tribute to the hit '70s band Bread.By Shaw Local News Network●
Legendary rockers Night Ranger to perform at Rialto Square Theatre this summer
The band had huge hits with “Sister Christian,” “Don’t Tell Me You Love Me,” “When You Close Your Eyes” and “(You Can Still) Rock in America,” and has sold more than 17 millions albums worldwide.By Shaw Local News Network●
Joliet’s University of St. Francis Caritas event, raises funds for student scholarships
The Caritas Scholarship Celebration, organized by USF and the Caritas Committee made up of alumni, staff, faculty, and university friends, has been a long-standing tradition at the university.By Shaw Local News Network●
Joliet girl dies after ingesting suspected heroin, fentanyl
A 12-year-old girl in Joliet died after ingesting suspected heroin and fentanyl and her mother faces drug charges, according to Joliet police.By Felix Sarver●
Lion Electric came to Joliet in 2021 forecasting 1,400 jobs
In May 2021, the company announced an electric bus and truck factory coming to Joliet, creating about 1,400 jobs. About 150 workers are in production at Joliet plant today, according to Machinists unionBy Bob Okon●
Lion Electric in Joliet laying off workers
Electric bus and truck maker announces 120 layoffs companywide.By Bob Okon●
Joliet shooting damages laundromat, 2 vehicles
Joliet police officers found more than 30 spent shell casings in their investigation of a shooting that damaged Splish Splash Laundromat and two unoccupied vehicles.By Felix Sarver●
Joliet City Center Restaurant Week begins Friday
17 downtown area restaurants participate in 10-day event that starts Friday.By Bob Okon●
The Local Scene: Explore ‘Fragments of Time’ at Joliet Bicentennial Park
Nine members of WriteOn Joliet will explore aspects of time in original radio-style stories and poems on Friday and Saturday at the Billie Limacher Bicetennial Park Theatre in Joliet.By Denise M. Baran-Unland●
Trash compactor catches fire at Joliet Amazon warehouse
There eight employees on site at the time of the compactor fire at Amazon and they were all sent home with pay given there was some smoke around the building, a company official said.By Felix Sarver●
