Joliet City Council passes 795-acre AI data center development project, Joliet

Route 66 Is Turning 100 This Year. It Still Has Stories to Tell About America.

The country’s legendary main street celebrates its centennial against the backdrop of the nation's 250th birthday. Could ...

Patch AM: Woman steals $400 worth of beauty products from Ulta: Joliet police

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Woman steals $400 worth of beauty products from Ulta: Joliet police

Police are turning to the public for help identifying the woman they allege stole the products from Kohl's on South Route 59.

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The Unexpected Stops That Made My Route 66 Illinois Drive Unforgettable

In May, I drove Route 66 through Illinois to commemorate the Centennial. I'd been researching Route 66 as part of Only In ...

East Peoria earns third-place finish at state with walk-off win Saturday

Dalton Oakman made sure the East Peoria seniors went out with a win. Oakman’s bases loaded single brought home the ...

EP baseball players dress for success on the way to state finals

It’s been a long time since the East Peoria High School baseball team prepared to play at state. So the Raiders wanted to ...

More than 66 fascinating, fun and downright cool stops along Route 66

On the iconic 2,448-mile trail from Chicago to Santa Monica, here's what's absolutely worth hitting the brakes for.

Joliet teacher charged with grooming, trying to meet with student outside school, police say

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Joliet approves $20B, 795-acre data center, despite backlash

Joliet officials signed off on one of the largest data center projects in the Chicago area, approving a sprawling $20 billion, 795-acre campus, even as residents packed public hearings to warn of its ...

Joliet City Council OKs controversial mega data center project

Moments after approving a controversial 795-acre data center project, Joliet City Council members pledged to keep tabs on the developer as the 24-building technology center is built. The proposal drew ...

Joliet City Council approves plans for Illinois' largest data center

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Joliet City Council passes 795-acre AI data center development project

JOLIET, Ill. (WGN) — Hours of public comment on Monday delayed the vote on a massive A.I. data center in Joliet. Three days later, the Joliet City Council (JCC) reconvened and voted the development ...

On-Air Film Review: Woody & Buzz are Back in ‘Toy Story 5’

Select ratingCancel ratingPoorOkayGoodGreatAwesome No votes yet CHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com appears on E ...

Playdate for Screen Time! On-Air Review of ‘Toy Story 5’

Select ratingCancel ratingPoorOkayGoodGreatAwesome No votes yet Rating: 3.5/5.0 CHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChi ...

Patch AM: Joliet OKs $2.5M loan for Rialto Theatre asbestos, HVAC work: Report

And check out Multi-Family Kendall Ridge Neighborhood Garage Sale Event (Plainfield) on the Joliet Patch calendar ...

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Joliet OKs $2.5M loan for Rialto Theatre asbestos, HVAC work: Report

The historic theater is closed during a $9 million HVAC modernization project.

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Joliet passed $2.5M Loan for Rialto Square Theatre HVAC, Asbestos Costs

The Joliet City Council voted to approve a six-year, $2.5 million intergovernmental loan agreement with the Will County ...

Will County Animal Protection Services and Chicagoland Speedway Partner for “Every Pet Deserves a Victory Lap” Adoption Campaign

Will County Animal Protection Services (APS) and Chicagoland Speedway are partnering to celebrate both the return of NASCAR ...

‘GMA’s Ginger Zee Makes ‘ABC World News Tonight’ Appearance by Minutes After Travel Delays

On Tuesday night’s ABC World News Tonight broadcast, Zee reported on tropical storm and tornado threats across the country, including severe storm watches in the Great Lakes area. As Zee signed off, ...

Cyprus man sentenced in killing of St. Charles man found dead in dog cage

William T. Roberts pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and a judge sentenced him to serve 20 years in the Missouri ...

Fourth of July 2026: Your guide to fireworks and festivities around Chicagoland as America celebrates 250th birthday

Our guide to Fourth of July fireworks and festivities around Chicagoland in 2026 as America celebrates its 250th birthday.

Truckload market’s upswing ushers in driver pay hikes

Rising driver pay is typically a sign of improving truckload fundamentals. While it is still early in the upcycle, some ...

Box: Harvest Christian 7, Freeburg 5

Triad is playing in the 3A state tournament in Joliet, and Freeburg is in the 2A state tournament in Champaign.

East Peoria baseball senior class leaves its mark on program after third place finish

An historic season for the East Peoria baseball program came to a close at the state baseball tournament Saturday. East ...