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Joliet mayor says he was acting in self-defense when he grabbed and shoved a protester during George Floyd-related unrest; skirmish caught on video

June 2, 2020 at 7:24 p.m.

Joliet Mayor Bob O'Dekirk released a statement Tuesday saying he was acting in self-defense during a skirmish with a protester Sunday evening. A video of the scuffle, which emerged Tuesday,...

Joliet mayor declares state of emergency, curfew after Sunday mayhem

June 1, 2020 at 6:54 p.m.

After a night of unrest, Joliet's mayor declared a state of emergency and imposed a curfew from 8 p.m. Monday to 6 a.m. Tuesday, and he has been in contact...

Naperville rally protesting George Floyd death peaceful, but puts spotlight on cop abuse: ‘Welcome to the revolution’

May 31, 2020 at 8:17 p.m.

Hundreds of people gathered Sunday at Naperville's Cantore Park, the scene of recent racist graffiti, to protest the death of George Floyd and police violence aimed at black people and...

Will County Executive Larry Walsh urged state lawmakers to fund mental health services during a news conference in February 2019.

Will County officials adjust as executive battles prostate cancer

May 25, 2020 at 4:07 p.m.

As Will County Executive Larry Walsh continues to battle prostate cancer, county board members are adjusting to keeping things running without his regular presence at the county building or meetings....

Will County government offices in Joliet.

Will County Board to purchase former hospital pavilion to house Veterans Asisstance and Children’s Advocacy Center

May 24, 2020 at 11:16 a.m.

A medical building on the former Silver Cross Hospital campus in Joliet may soon be home to the Will County Veteran's Assistance Commission and the Will County Children's Advocacy Center....

Will County Board votes to allow residents a 60-day delay for half of property tax bill

May 22, 2020 at 5:39 p.m.

Will County property owners will be able to split their property tax bill into four payments this year. County board members Thursday approved the payment schedule in an attempt to...

Will County purchase of small Naperville property will allow extension of DuPage River Trail to 127th Street

May 15, 2020 at 5:07 p.m.

Will County Forest Preserve District commissioners Thursday approved the purchase of a nearly half-acre parcel near Riverview Farmstead Preserve in Naperville. The property, about .38 acres off Book Road and...

A Will County board member, the chair of the county's Republican Party organization and three business owners have filed a federal lawsuit against Governor J.B. Pritzker and the State of Illinois seeking monetary damages due to the governor's stay-at-home order.

Will County Republicans, businesses sue state for coronavirus closure losses

June 26, 2020 at 3:48 p.m.

A Will County board member, the chair of the county's Republican Party organization and three area business owners have filed a federal lawsuit against Governor J.B. Pritzker and the State...

Lockport firefighter going online to teach safety lessons while ‘Cooking with Kids’

March 12, 2024 at 12:10 p.m.

Lt. Courtney Foster of the Lockport Township Fire Protection District can't visit schools now to promote fire safety, so she's turning to social media — and a few favorite recipes...

Joliet Junior College police chief, under fire for ‘racially based statements,’ announces his retirement

April 30, 2020 at 2:48 p.m.

Months after student leaders called for his resignation, Joliet Junior College's police chief this week gave notice that he plans to retire in July. Police Chief Pete Comanda was put...

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