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26 Plainfield District 202 music students qualify for Junior All-State Conference
26 Plainfield District 202 music students qualify for Junior All-State Conference
The Illinois Music Education Association Junior All-State Conference will be held in Peoria from Jan. 28 to 31.
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January 20, 2026 at 12:30 AM
26 Plainfield District 202 music students qualify for Junior All-State Conference
Joliet lawmaker proposes bill to improve car dealer transparency
Joliet lawmaker proposes bill to improve car dealer transparency
State Sen. Rachel Ventura's bill would require dealerships to provide a vehicle history report to buyers as part of the purchase of any used car.
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January 20, 2026 at 12:15 AM
Joliet lawmaker proposes bill to improve car dealer transparency
Joliet West finds a way to get past Thornton
Joliet West finds a way to get past Thornton
It probably had a few more twists and turns than the coaching staff would have liked, but Joliet West eventually found the right path in collecting a 58-55 victory over Thornton on Monday at the Homewood-Flossmoor...
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January 19, 2026 at 11:01 PM
Joliet West finds a way to get past Thornton
Plainfield woman, Joliet man arrested for Joliet home invasion
Plainfield woman, Joliet man arrested for Joliet home invasion
Joliet and Plainfield police apprehended two 19-year-old suspects in a home invasion that turned violent Sunday morning.
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January 19, 2026 at 10:45 PM
Plainfield woman, Joliet man arrested for Joliet home invasion
Two Arrested After West Side Home Invasion
Two Arrested After West Side Home Invasion - 1340 WJOL
On January 18, 2026, Acaiyia D. Whitehead, 19, of Plainfield, was arrested, booked, and transported to the...
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January 19, 2026 at 10:30 PM
Two Arrested After West Side Home Invasion
Joliet Woman Arrested After Disturbance At West Side Bar
Joliet Woman Arrested After Disturbance At West Side Bar - 1340 WJOL
On January 18, 2026, Emaree T. Baker, 26 of Joliet, was arrested, booked, and transported to the...
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January 19, 2026 at 10:15 PM
Joliet Woman Arrested After Disturbance At West Side Bar
Joliet police: Woman kicked, assaulted officers during arrest at bar and grill
Joliet police: Woman kicked, assaulted officers during arrest at bar and grill
A Joliet woman is facing several charges after allegedly resisting arrest and assaulting police officers at a local bar early Sunday morning, according to the Joliet Police Department.
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January 19, 2026 at 9:15 PM
Joliet police: Woman kicked, assaulted officers during arrest at bar and grill
Woman Arrested for Aggravated Battery
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January 19, 2026 at 8:15 PM
Woman Arrested for Aggravated Battery
Two Arrested in Joliet Home Invasion
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January 19, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Two Arrested in Joliet Home Invasion
The Herald-News Weekend Rewind: Minooka, Lincoln-Way West open postseason with team championships
The Herald-News Weekend Rewind: Minooka, Lincoln-Way West open postseason with team championships
A look back at the top action from the weekend across the Herald-News coverage area, led by Lincoln-Way West and Minooka boys bowling both bringing back regional team titles.
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January 19, 2026 at 7:45 PM
The Herald-News Weekend Rewind: Minooka, Lincoln-Way West open postseason with team championships
Will County Pets of the Week: Jan. 19, 2026
Will County Pets of the Week: Jan. 19, 2026
Read the description of each pet to learn about it, including where it can be adopted in Will County.
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January 19, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Will County Pets of the Week: Jan. 19, 2026
The 1906 robbery of the Elwood bank and more historical covers from January 19
The 1906 robbery of the Elwood bank and more historical covers from January 19
As Shaw Media continues to celebrate its 175th anniversary, we reflect on the local and global stories that defined our communities on January 19 across several decades
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January 19, 2026 at 7:15 PM
The 1906 robbery of the Elwood bank and more historical covers from January 19
Joliet City Council Votes On JCA Stadium Proposal Tomorrow
Joliet City Council Votes On JCA Stadium Proposal Tomorrow - 1340 WJOL
Tomorrow night, the Joliet City Council votes to approve conditions of the Joliet Catholic Academy new stadium...
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January 19, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Joliet City Council Votes On JCA Stadium Proposal Tomorrow
Man Reports Theft At New Lenox UPS Store
Man Reports Theft At New Lenox UPS Store - 1340 WJOL
New Lenox police were called to the UPS store at 2328 E. Lincoln Highway on Friday for...
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January 19, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Man Reports Theft At New Lenox UPS Store
Criminal Records To Be Sealed In Illinois Under New State Law
Criminal Records To Be Sealed In Illinois Under New State Law - 1340 WJOL
Under a new state law, eligible non-violent criminal records will automatically be sealed. Governor Pritzker signed the...
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January 19, 2026 at 1:15 PM
Criminal Records To Be Sealed In Illinois Under New State Law
Meijer Recalls Distilled Water Sold In Illinois
Meijer Recalls Distilled Water Sold In Illinois - 1340 WJOL
Meijer is recalling more than 38-thousand gallons of distilled water sold in Illinois over concerns the product...
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January 19, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Meijer Recalls Distilled Water Sold In Illinois
Photos: Reed-Custer Comet Classic Wrestling Invite
Photos: Reed-Custer Comet Classic Wrestling Invite
Reed-Custer hosted over 25 teams across the region for its Comet Classic Wrestling Invite on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026.
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January 19, 2026 at 2:00 AM
Photos: Reed-Custer Comet Classic Wrestling Invite
PAC supporting Stratton’s Senate candidacy launches long-awaited ad
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January 19, 2026 at 12:00 AM
PAC supporting Stratton’s Senate candidacy launches long-awaited ad
Joliet’s Terrace Inn Lounge bar owner retires after 40 years
Joliet’s Terrace Inn Lounge bar owner retires after 40 years
The longtime owner of Terrace Inn Lounge in Joliet closed the bar at the end of 2025 to spend more time with his family.
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January 18, 2026 at 6:45 PM
Joliet’s Terrace Inn Lounge bar owner retires after 40 years
Joliet District 86 hires search firm to find next superintendent
Joliet District 86 hires search firm to find next superintendent
The firm chosen by District 86 presented an estimated price for services at $24,500 for the consulting fee.
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January 18, 2026 at 5:45 PM
Joliet District 86 hires search firm to find next superintendent
Joliet District 86 hires search firm to find next superintendent
Joliet District 86 hires search firm to find next superintendent
The firm chosen by District 86 presented an estimated price for services at $24,500 for the consulting fee.
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January 18, 2026 at 4:45 PM
Joliet District 86 hires search firm to find next superintendent
Listen: Will County’s 5 most-read stories this week, Jan. 11-17
Listen: Will County’s 5 most-read stories this week, Jan. 11-17
Catch up on the week’s top Will County news in minutes. Hear the week’s 5 most popular stories, read aloud for you, for the week of Jan. 11-17
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January 18, 2026 at 3:45 PM
Listen: Will County’s 5 most-read stories this week, Jan. 11-17
Lemont man dies in crash
Lemont man dies in crash
The accident occurred on Archer Avenue in the vicinity of Parker Road in Lemont, the Will County Coroner’s Office said.
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January 18, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Lemont man dies in crash
Top 10 most expensive homes sold in Will County, reported Jan. 5 to 11
Top 10 most expensive homes sold in Will County, reported Jan. 5 to 11
A single-family home in Homer Glen that sold for $814,900 nears the top of the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Will County over the past week.
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January 18, 2026 at 2:45 PM
Top 10 most expensive homes sold in Will County, reported Jan. 5 to 11