Scooter's Coffee will celebrate the grand opening of its new Lockport location at the intersection of 7th and 9th streets in August.

The rally in downtown Joliet on Thursday drew more than 100 people, an older crowd that joined a nationally organized 'Good Trouble Lives On’ movement.

More Summer excursions for all ages along The First Hundred Miles

Joliet Public Schools District 86 has named new principals for three of its elementary schools.

Attendees will learn how to qualify for workforce funding and network with African American Business Association members.

Shorewood seniors organized a protest against the Trump administration's policies on immigration, Medicaid cuts, and other issues as part of the "Good Trouble Lives On" movement Thursday.

Will County schools could face complications funding some of their programs in the coming months following a grant funding freeze by the Trump Administration. The State of Illinois has joined a lawsuit demanding the release of the grant money.

U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood wants answers about alleged federal immigration enforcement activity in Joliet that she says flagrantly violated law enforcement standards and recklessly put people at risk.

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People gathered for the Good Trouble Lives On rally to speak out on civil rights and Trump administration policies in downtown Joliet on Thursday, July 17, 2025.