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July 11, 2025
The Herald-News

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Street in Joliet renamed to honor Staff Sgt. Jose Duenez Jr.

Street in Joliet renamed to honor Staff Sgt. Jose Duenez Jr.

The family of Staff Sgt. Jose Duenez Jr. was joined by city officials and roughly 100 residents outside his boyhood home in Joliet for a ceremony dedicating Albert Avenue in his honor on Friday.

By Bob Okon●
July 11, 2025 at 6:00 pm CDT

8 dining destinations to visit during Joliet’s Restaurant Week

8 dining destinations to visit during Joliet’s Restaurant Week

Preview a few of the 12+ restaurants offering specials, July 19-27

By Ryan Searl●
July 11, 2025 at 4:35 pm CDT

Photos: First look at Joliet's new Hollywood Casino
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Photos: First look at Joliet's new Hollywood Casino

Hollywood Casino Joliet, 1401 Gateway Blvd., opened its doors for a media tour on Friday, July 11, 2025. The casino is still under construction and expected to open to the public on Aug, 11.

By Laurie Fanelli for Shaw Local News Network●
July 11, 2025 at 4:00 pm CDT

Illinois health director praises coordinated effort to stop measles outbreak

Illinois health director praises coordinated effort to stop measles outbreak

The Illinois Department of Public Health said coordinated efforts with health departments across the state helped prevent further spread of the measles outbreak this spring.

By Jessie Molloy●
July 11, 2025 at 2:04 pm CDT

Bothwell Farms shares harvest in Manhattan, New Lenox, 3 French Hens market in Morris

Bothwell Farms shares harvest in Manhattan, New Lenox, 3 French Hens market in Morris

Bringing forth the freshest flavors of the season is the motivator at Bothwell Farms, offering its own retail locations in Manhattan and New Lenox, and delivering its produce to farmers markets in Will, Grundy and suburban Cook counties.

By Renee Tomell●
July 11, 2025 at 2:00 pm CDT

Lake Renwick in Plainfield hosts weekend viewing of herons, egrets and more

Lake Renwick in Plainfield hosts weekend viewing of herons, egrets and more

Visitors to Lake Renwick Heron Rookery Nature Preserve in Plainfield can see migratory birds at viewing programs very Saturday morning this summer.

By Shaw Local News Network●
July 11, 2025 at 12:00 pm CDT

Joliet woman ordered to pay back $20,000 in pandemic relief fraud

Joliet woman ordered to pay back $20,000 in pandemic relief fraud

A Joliet woman has been ordered to pay back $20,000 after she pleaded guilty to defrauding a federal COVID-19 pandemic relief program in 2021. 

By Felix Sarver●
July 11, 2025 at 11:52 am CDT

Ron Lear steps down as athletic director at Plainfield North after 20 years at school

Ron Lear steps down as athletic director at Plainfield North after 20 years at school

Ron Lear has been part of Plainfield North High School since it opened, but he has retired after 20 years at the school.

By Rob Oesterle●
July 11, 2025 at 10:48 am CDT

Will County forest preserves offer summer volunteer opportunities

Will County forest preserves offer summer volunteer opportunities

The Forest Preserve District of Will County offers a range of opportunities that allow volunteers to contribute their time, energy and skills at various programs.

By Kevin Newberry●
July 11, 2025 at 10:00 am CDT

Joliet to grant $33,000 to Chicago Street Pub

Joliet to grant $33,000 to Chicago Street Pub

Joliet has provided nearly $210,000 so far to restaurants, bars and other small businesses to offset impact of construction from $20 million downtown improvement project.

By Bob Okon●
July 11, 2025 at 10:00 am CDT
Photos: 85 Bears still super 40 years later

Photos: 85 Bears still super 40 years later

As this years Chicago Bears team gets ready for training camp next week, take a look back and check out some never-before-seen-photos from the 1985 Bears training camp. This year marks the 40th anniversary of the camp held in Platteville Wisconsin. The photos were curated by Shaw Local photo editor Scott Anderson and were found in the La Salle NewsTribune archives.

By Scott Anderson●
July 11, 2025 at 8:13 am CDT
Body camera technology allows Joliet police to offer real-time language translation

Body camera technology allows Joliet police to offer real-time language translation

Joliet police officers are now able to do real-time translation in more than 50 languages thanks to a new technology the department implemented this week

By Judy Harvey●
July 11, 2025 at 8:00 am CDT

Latest News

1

Street in Joliet renamed to honor Staff Sgt. Jose Duenez Jr.


2

8 dining destinations to visit during Joliet’s Restaurant Week


3

Photos: First look at Joliet's new Hollywood Casino


4

Illinois health director praises coordinated effort to stop measles outbreak


5

Bothwell Farms shares harvest in Manhattan, New Lenox, 3 French Hens market in Morris


6

Lake Renwick in Plainfield hosts weekend viewing of herons, egrets and more


7

Joliet woman ordered to pay back $20,000 in pandemic relief fraud


8

Ron Lear steps down as athletic director at Plainfield North after 20 years at school


More News

1

Will County forest preserves offer summer volunteer opportunities


2

Joliet to grant $33,000 to Chicago Street Pub


3

Photos: 85 Bears still super 40 years later


4

Body camera technology allows Joliet police to offer real-time language translation


5

Family of missing man ask Joliet police, community for more help in search


6

Grenade found in Wilmington garage led to temporary lockdown


7

Bourbonnais native, former White Sox prospect Kris Honel rejuvenated by return to the mound


8

Woman accused of brandishing box cutter and threatening staff at Joliet donut shop


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