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Photos: Joliet Catholic Host Joliet Central Boys Basketball
Photos: Joliet Catholic Host Joliet Central Boys Basketball
Joliet Catholic pulls away in the second half to defeat Joliet Central on Tuesday night.
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January 21, 2026 at 4:45 AM
Photos: Joliet Catholic Host Joliet Central Boys Basketball
City Council approves Joliet Catholic Academy’s plans for football stadium
City Council approves Joliet Catholic Academy’s plans for football stadium
Construction of new Joliet Catholic Academy athletic facilities should start in a few months.
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January 21, 2026 at 3:45 AM
City Council approves Joliet Catholic Academy’s plans for football stadium
JCA’s Annual Banquet to Feature Six Major League Baseball Alumni
JCA’s Annual Banquet to Feature Six Major League Baseball Alumni
Joliet Catholic Academy - If you are filling out your calendar for January, there is an especially fun event you should not miss at Joliet Catholic Academy.
www.shawlocal.com
January 21, 2026 at 2:45 AM
JCA’s Annual Banquet to Feature Six Major League Baseball Alumni
Minooka High School South Campus seeks professionals for career fair
Minooka High School South Campus seeks professionals for career fair
Minooka Community High School’s South Campus is hosting its fifth annual Career Exploration Fair from 7:45 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Thursday, March 12.
www.shawlocal.com
January 21, 2026 at 12:45 AM
Minooka High School South Campus seeks professionals for career fair
Joliet: Single-family home built in 1907 sells for $380,000
Joliet: Single-family home built in 1907 sells for $380,000
Real estate news: The 2,480-square-foot Joliet house, built in 1907, was sold for $380,000, or $153 per square foot
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January 21, 2026 at 12:30 AM
Joliet: Single-family home built in 1907 sells for $380,000
Illinois Medicaid program faces looming funding crisis due to federal changes
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January 20, 2026 at 11:45 PM
Illinois Medicaid program faces looming funding crisis due to federal changes
Why Winter's Better In Minooka, Channahon: Beat The Blues With These Local Picks - Patch
Why Winter's Better In Minooka, Channahon: Beat The Blues With These Local Picks
Plus, get personalized recommendations for quick winter getaways near you!
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January 20, 2026 at 11:15 PM
Why Winter's Better In Minooka, Channahon: Beat The Blues With These Local Picks - Patch
‘365 days of chaos’: Illinois Democrats reflect on 1st year of Trump’s 2nd term
‘365 days of chaos’: Illinois Democrats reflect on 1st year of Trump’s 2nd term
From Capitol News Illinois: Health care providers, food pantries, and other community service organizations that rely on federal funding for social services have felt the brunt of many of Trump’s funding...
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January 20, 2026 at 11:00 PM
‘365 days of chaos’: Illinois Democrats reflect on 1st year of Trump’s 2nd term
Garage, attic damaged in Joliet house fire
Garage, attic damaged in Joliet house fire
Joliet Fire Department crews found smoke and flames showing from a detached residential garage on Tuesday afternoon.
www.shawlocal.com
January 20, 2026 at 10:45 PM
Garage, attic damaged in Joliet house fire
Woman Dies from Fall onto I55
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January 20, 2026 at 10:30 PM
Woman Dies from Fall onto I55
Joliet woman charged with aggravated battery of officers released from jail
Joliet woman charged with aggravated battery of officers released from jail
A Joliet woman charged with battering four police officers was released from jail because she was not charged with an offense eligible for detention under the SAFE-T Act.
www.shawlocal.com
January 20, 2026 at 10:15 PM
Joliet woman charged with aggravated battery of officers released from jail
Singer-songwriter Dennis Warner to perform at DeKalb Public Library Jan. 24
Singer-songwriter Dennis Warner to perform at DeKalb Public Library Jan. 24
Warner is known for being an entertainer, bringing the audience into the performance with laughter and even a couple of sing-alongs.
www.shawlocal.com
January 20, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Singer-songwriter Dennis Warner to perform at DeKalb Public Library Jan. 24
Single-family home sells in Plainfield for $706,000
Single-family home sells in Plainfield for $706,000
Real estate news: The 3,594-square-foot Plainfield house, built in 2005, was sold for $706,000
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January 20, 2026 at 9:48 PM
Single-family home sells in Plainfield for $706,000
Winterfest brings dazzling snow sculptures to Lake Geneva Jan. 28
Winterfest brings dazzling snow sculptures to Lake Geneva Jan. 28
The 31st annual Winterfest is Jan. 28-Feb. 1 in downtown Lake Geneva. It is free to attend.
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January 20, 2026 at 9:45 PM
Winterfest brings dazzling snow sculptures to Lake Geneva Jan. 28
State EMA: Radon gas linked to 1,200 Illinois deaths annually, homeowners should test
State EMA: Radon gas linked to 1,200 Illinois deaths annually, homeowners should test
January is Radon Action Month and Illinois health departments are raising awareness about the dangers of the radioactive gas. It's the second leading cause of lung cancer in the nation.
www.shawlocal.com
January 20, 2026 at 9:30 PM
State EMA: Radon gas linked to 1,200 Illinois deaths annually, homeowners should test
Stamp art exhibit opens at Plum Creek Nature Center in Crete
Stamp art exhibit opens at Plum Creek Nature Center in Crete
The exhibit features entries from the annual Federal Duck Stamp Art Contest, along with 55 pieces created by students. Select entries become collectible stamps.
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January 20, 2026 at 8:30 PM
Stamp art exhibit opens at Plum Creek Nature Center in Crete
CCL/ESCC football players receive 2025 MaxPreps All-American honors
CCL/ESCC football players receive 2025 MaxPreps All-American honors
Several CCL/ESCC athletes, including FND Defensive Player of the Year Kameron McGee and FND Offensive Player of the Year Israel Abrams, were selected to the 2025 MaxPreps All-American Teams.
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January 20, 2026 at 7:30 PM
CCL/ESCC football players receive 2025 MaxPreps All-American honors
Illinois lawmakers’ 2026 theme: affordability
Illinois lawmakers’ 2026 theme: affordability
From Capitol News Illinois: Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch said part of this spring’s agenda will be picking up unresolved initiatives from the fall, which includes insurance reform
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January 20, 2026 at 7:15 PM
Illinois lawmakers’ 2026 theme: affordability
Kankakee area athletes, coaches make impact on 2025-26 college football season
Kankakee area athletes, coaches make impact on 2025-26 college football season
From aiding Illinois State’s run to the FCS National Championship game to earning spots on all-conference teams for the SEC and Big Ten, several Kankakee County area football figures made their mark...
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January 20, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Kankakee area athletes, coaches make impact on 2025-26 college football season
State Sen. Loughran Cappel, Will County Health Department invite residents to coffee
State Sen. Loughran Cappel, Will County Health Department invite residents to coffee
Each monthly Coffee with Cappel serves as an open forum for community members to engage in informal conversations with the senator.
www.shawlocal.com
January 20, 2026 at 6:45 PM
State Sen. Loughran Cappel, Will County Health Department invite residents to coffee
Wendy’s closes Joliet site, property for sale
Wendy’s closes Joliet site, property for sale
The 2,842 square foot one-story drive-thru restaurant a .72 acre parcel on Larkin Avenue is for sale and is “in move-in-ready condition,” according to LoopNet.
www.shawlocal.com
January 20, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Wendy’s closes Joliet site, property for sale
Rich Miller: No one’s judging Illinois Supreme Court’s latest resign-and-replacement shuffle
Rich Miller: No one’s judging Illinois Supreme Court’s latest resign-and-replacement shuffle
The Illinois Constitution does allow the General Assembly to set up a replacement procedure, so it could act if it wanted to.
www.shawlocal.com
January 20, 2026 at 4:30 PM
Rich Miller: No one’s judging Illinois Supreme Court’s latest resign-and-replacement shuffle
Small Earthquake Hits South Central Illinois Overnight
Small Earthquake Hits South Central Illinois Overnight - 1340 WJOL
A small earthquake shook central Illinois early Tuesday morning. The U.S. Geological Survey said the magnitude 3.1...
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January 20, 2026 at 1:15 PM
Small Earthquake Hits South Central Illinois Overnight
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.
www.shawlocal.com
January 20, 2026 at 12:15 AM
Joliet lawmaker proposes bill to improve car dealer transparency