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Monday, November 9

Legacy | ObituaryNov 9

Margaret Fleet Obituary (1948 - 2026) - Joliet, IL - Herald-News

Legacy | ObituaryNov 9

Larry Cox Obituary (2026) - Joliet, IL - Herald-News

PatchNov 9

Joliet's Trader Joe's Trying To Hire More Employees Before Grand Opening, Is This Your Next Job?

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PatchNov 9

There's New Sheriff In Town: Patrick Jones' Reveals His Plans For Will County Residents As He Takes Over

PatchNov 9

Child, 12, Dies Of Heroin Overdose, Joliet Mom Lands In Will County Jail For 2024 Death: Joliet Police Reveal

REBusinessOnlineNov 9

LogiPropCo to Build 1.3 MSF Industrial Facility in Joliet, Illinois

Saturday, November 7

Legacy | ObituaryNov 7

Lea A. Drell Obituary (2026) - Joliet, IL - Goldman Funeral Group - Skokie Chapel

Friday, November 6

PatchNov 6

Brandon Road Bridge Reopens: Illinois Department Of Transportation Reaffirms Joliet Patch's Prediction

PatchNov 6

He Killed His Own Father: Joliet Man Learns Prison Sentence From Judge Sarah Jones

Legacy | ObituaryNov 6

Patricia Bell Obituary (1936 - 2026) - Joliet, IL - Herald-News

Thursday, November 5

Legacy | ObituaryNov 5

Kimberly Marie Haggerty Obituary (2026) - Joliet, IL - Fred C. Dames Funeral Home and Crematory - Joliet Chapel

PatchNov 5

Joliet Criminal Busted After Joliet Police Drug Investigation Leads To His Arrest: Police Announce

PatchNov 5

Joliet Driver Had 6 Beers, 8 Shots, Topped 140 MPH On I-55 Before Crash Killed WESCOM Dispatcher: Police

Mother JonesNov 5

Midterm Rout for Data Centers: Voters in Nearly 40 Towns Rejected Projects

Wednesday, November 4

WTHRNov 4

Court docs: Walmart employee became 'engulfed in flames' after being shot by Illinois man inside northwest Indiana store

NBC 5 ChicagoNov 4

Aurora mayoral recall referendum passes, Joliet data center question fails

PatchNov 4

Joliet Man Killed Walmart Employee At Store: Police

PatchNov 4

Republicans Trounced For All Will County Political Office Races: Unofficial Vote Totals

FacebookNov 4

Walmart Shooter Charged With Murder After Alleged Domestic Incident The Hammond Police Department has identified the victim of the November 2, 2026, shooting at the north Walmart as Dakota Norwood, 21, of Chicago, Illinois. At approximately 9:09 a.m.,

Shaw LocalNov 4

Joliet’s Manley appears to have big win in Illinois House District 98

ABC7 ChicagoNov 4

Joliet man Dorian Robertson charged in shooting at that killed Chicago woman Dakota Norwood working at Hammond Walmart

PatchNov 4

Jeremy Hylka's Defense Lawyer Tries To Oust Will County Judge Amy Christiansen: Election Results Revealed

PatchNov 4

Troy 30-C School District Bond Referendum Election Results: How Residents Voted

Tuesday, November 3

PatchNov 3

Dixon Heitman Projected To Win 97th District House Race, Shanahan Concedes

PatchNov 3

Democrat Patrick Jones Defeats Jim Reilly To Become Will County's Next Sheriff: NYT

Monday, November 2

PatchNov 2

Voters Will Elect New Sheriff For First Time In Years: Jones V. Reilly In 2026 Will County Election

PatchNov 2

Trouble In Double J Sports Bar Leads To Joliet Police Response, Arrest For Passed Out Patron: Cops

Sunday, November 1

Tezak's Home to Celebrate LifeNov 1

D. Colleen Bagley (née Baker) Obituary Nov 1, 2026 - Tezak's Home to Celebrate Life

Saturday, October 31

MaxPrepsOct 31

Joliet Catholic High School (IL) Football

Thursday, October 29

CBS NewsOct 29

$300,000 worth of Red Bull stolen in Joliet, Illinois

Wednesday, October 28

Legacy | ObituaryOct 28

Sharon Griffin Obituary (1958 - 2026) - Joliet, IL - Daily Journal

MaxPrepsOct 28

Schedule - Joliet Central Steelmen (Joliet, IL) Basketball 26-27

Monday, October 26

MaxPrepsOct 26

Schedule - Joliet Central Steelmen (Joliet, IL) Girls Soccer 26-27

Sunday, October 25

Legacy | ObituaryOct 25

Barbara Birsa Obituary (1943 - 2026) - Joliet, IL - Herald-News

Saturday, October 24

Legacy | ObituaryOct 24

Sheryl R. "Sherry" Jones Obituary (2026) - Joliet, IL - Fred C. Dames Funeral Home and Crematory - Joliet Chapel

Wednesday, October 21

NewsquawkOct 21

Exxon (XOM) shuts catalytic reformer at Joliet, Illinois refinery (275k BPD)

PatchOct 21

Joliet Cocaine Dealer On Barber Reveals 'Whatever You Find Was Mine' During Latest Brush With Law:' Police

Sunday, October 18

PatchOct 18

Joliet House Goes Up Flames As Woman Slept On Second Floor And Her Pets Were Still Inside

Saturday, October 17

PatchOct 17

Louis Joliet Mall No Kings Rally Draws Huge Crowd, 'This Is What Democracy Looks Like' Chants: Photo Gallery

Legacy | ObituaryOct 17

Robert O'Dell Obituary (1943 - 2026) - Joliet, IL - Herald-News

Thursday, October 15

ABC7 ChicagoOct 15

Chicago traffic: 1 injured in multi-vehicle crash on I-80 at 1-55 near Joliet, Illinois State Police say

Fred C. Dames Funeral Home and CrematoryOct 15

Obituary of James M. Will

Tuesday, October 13

PatchOct 13

St. Joe's Patient Attacks Emergency Room Staff: Joliet Police

Legacy | ObituaryOct 13

Rex N. Holloway Obituary (2026) - Joliet, IL - Tezak's Home to Celebrate Life - Joliet

Monday, October 12

PatchOct 12

Joliet 2026 Voter Guide: Everything You Need To Know

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