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Chicago Bears set to host Los Angeles Rams in NFL divisional round
Chicago Bears set to host Los Angeles Rams in NFL divisional round
The Chicago Bears will host the Los Angeles Rams next weekend at Soldier Field in the NFC divisional round
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January 12, 2026 at 1:15 AM
Chicago Bears set to host Los Angeles Rams in NFL divisional round
Joliet Chamber announces its ‘2025 celebration of success’ award recipients
Joliet Chamber announces its ‘2025 celebration of success’ award recipients
The Joliet Region Chamber of Commerce & Industry will host its 2026 Annual Awards Dinner & Celebration of 2025 Success on Feb. 24.
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January 11, 2026 at 10:15 PM
Joliet Chamber announces its ‘2025 celebration of success’ award recipients
Janitor Put On Administrative Leave In October: District 86 Superintendent Theresa Rouse Reveals
Janitor Put On Administrative Leave In October, District 86 Superintendent Theresa Rouse Reveals
"I want to reassure you that Mr. Ledesma passed all required state and FBI criminal background checks prior to being hired by District 86."
patch.com
January 11, 2026 at 8:15 PM
Janitor Put On Administrative Leave In October: District 86 Superintendent Theresa Rouse Reveals
Photos: Four Rivers Environmental Education Center’s Annual Eagle Watch
Photos: Four Rivers Environmental Education Center’s Annual Eagle Watch
Hundreds of bird enthusiast brave the cold and rain to attend Four Rivers Environmental Education Center’s annual Eagle Watch on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2025 in Channahon.
www.shawlocal.com
January 11, 2026 at 7:45 PM
Photos: Four Rivers Environmental Education Center’s Annual Eagle Watch
Joliet police officer opening ‘Rage Cage’ in downtown Joliet
Joliet police officer opening ‘Rage Cage’ in downtown Joliet
Tyrell Hundley said the Rage Café will be a controlled space of four rooms in a 2,000-square-foot space for relieving stress.
www.shawlocal.com
January 11, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Joliet police officer opening ‘Rage Cage’ in downtown Joliet
Listen: Will County’s 5 most-read stories this week, Jan. 4-10
Listen: Will County’s 5 most-read stories this week, Jan. 4-10
Catch up on the week’s top Will County news in minutes. Hear the week’s 5 most popular stories, read aloud for you, for the week of Jan. 4-10
www.shawlocal.com
January 11, 2026 at 7:15 PM
Listen: Will County’s 5 most-read stories this week, Jan. 4-10
The Curator’s Cafe in Joliet closed
The Curator’s Cafe in Joliet closed
In January 2025, The Curator’s Cafe moved to American Legion Post 1080 in Joliet, reopening in the American Legion kitchens.
www.shawlocal.com
January 11, 2026 at 7:00 PM
The Curator’s Cafe in Joliet closed
Win more prizes this year with the Will County Be a Trailblazer experience
Win more prizes this year with the Will County Be a Trailblazer experience
Participants complete nature-themed challenges at Will County forest preserves throughout the year and are entered into random prize drawings.
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January 11, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Win more prizes this year with the Will County Be a Trailblazer experience
5 big takeaways from Chicago Bears’ thrilling NFL Wild Card comeback win over the Packers
5 big takeaways from Chicago Bears’ thrilling NFL Wild Card comeback win over the Packers
The Chicago Bears pulled of the comeback of all comebacks on Saturday night when they came back to beat the Green Bay Packers 31-27 in the NFL Wild Card. Here are the five big takeaways from an unforgettable...
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January 11, 2026 at 12:00 PM
5 big takeaways from Chicago Bears’ thrilling NFL Wild Card comeback win over the Packers
Marilu Mercado-Marquez wins at Polo for Genoa-Kingston: Saturday’s Daily Chronicle sports roundup
Marilu Mercado-Marquez wins at Polo for Genoa-Kingston: Saturday’s Daily Chronicle sports roundup
Genoa-Kingston's Marilu Mercado-Marquez won at Polo for Genoa-Kingston, Indian Creek stormed back against Johnsburg and more in the roundup.
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January 11, 2026 at 1:45 AM
Marilu Mercado-Marquez wins at Polo for Genoa-Kingston: Saturday’s Daily Chronicle sports roundup
Do Not Talk About Joliet Grade School Janitor's Arrest: Eisenhower Academy Principal ...
Do Not Talk About Joliet Grade School Janitor's Arrest: Eisenhower Academy Principal Urges Parents
Nicole Bottigliero has served as Eisenhower Academy Principal in Joliet since 2019. Her school janitor faces child pornography charges.
patch.com
January 11, 2026 at 1:15 AM
Do Not Talk About Joliet Grade School Janitor's Arrest: Eisenhower Academy Principal ...
Pritzker signs major energy reform bill amid projected shortages
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January 11, 2026 at 12:30 AM
Pritzker signs major energy reform bill amid projected shortages
Illinois, 4 other states targeted for $10B child care funding freeze win restraining order
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January 11, 2026 at 12:15 AM
Illinois, 4 other states targeted for $10B child care funding freeze win restraining order
Judge hesitant to grant dismissal of lawsuit over immigration agents’ use-of-force tactics in Chicago
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January 11, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Judge hesitant to grant dismissal of lawsuit over immigration agents’ use-of-force tactics in Chicago
Oversight panel OKs rule on digitized prison mail in Illinois with new changes
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January 10, 2026 at 11:45 PM
Oversight panel OKs rule on digitized prison mail in Illinois with new changes
Nicor files for $221M gas rate hike less than 2 months after last increase approved
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January 10, 2026 at 11:30 PM
Nicor files for $221M gas rate hike less than 2 months after last increase approved
Surf Internet services welcomed in Minooka - Patch
Surf Internet services welcomed in Minooka
One of your neighbors posted in Neighbor News. Click through to read what they have to say. (The views expressed in this post are the author’s own.)
patch.com
January 10, 2026 at 11:00 PM
Surf Internet services welcomed in Minooka - Patch
Indoor Air Quality: How Dryer Vent Cleaning Contributes to a Healthier Home
Indoor Air Quality: How Dryer Vent Cleaning Contributes to a Healthier Home
Dryer Vent Wizard - When homeowners think about indoor air quality, they often focus on air filters, HVAC systems, or household cleaners. One commonly overlooked factor is the dryer vent.
www.shawlocal.com
January 10, 2026 at 9:45 PM
Indoor Air Quality: How Dryer Vent Cleaning Contributes to a Healthier Home
Menards stores collecting food for local pantries through March
Menards stores collecting food for local pantries through March
Menards stores in Grundy, Kendall and Will counties are taking donations for area food pantries now through the month of March.
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January 10, 2026 at 9:15 PM
Menards stores collecting food for local pantries through March
Wendy’s in Joliet closes, property for sale
Wendy’s in Joliet closes, property for sale
The 2,842 square foot one-story drive-thru restaurant a .72 acre parcel on Larkin Avenue is for sale and is “in move-in-ready condition,” according to LoopNet.
www.shawlocal.com
January 10, 2026 at 9:00 PM
Wendy’s in Joliet closes, property for sale
Compete in Frankfort’s Fire & Ice Winter Social Chili Cook-Off
Compete in Frankfort’s Fire & Ice Winter Social Chili Cook-Off
Local cooks will showcase their best chili recipes, serve samples to event attendees and compete for top honors.
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January 10, 2026 at 8:45 PM
Compete in Frankfort’s Fire & Ice Winter Social Chili Cook-Off
Letter to the Editor: LaHood needs to take steps to respect Venezuelan sovereignty
Letter to the Editor: LaHood needs to take steps to respect Venezuelan sovereignty
A letter to the editor from Minooka resident Brayden Caraynoff-Huber.
www.shawlocal.com
January 10, 2026 at 6:45 PM
Letter to the Editor: LaHood needs to take steps to respect Venezuelan sovereignty
Plainfield man will be bearing down at Bears-Packers playoff game
Plainfield man will be bearing down at Bears-Packers playoff game
Don Wachter has become known as the Bearman for the costume that he wears to each Bears home game. Topping off the costume is a bear-head hat.
www.shawlocal.com
January 10, 2026 at 4:52 PM
Plainfield man will be bearing down at Bears-Packers playoff game
Joliet council member Moreno’s next day in court pushed back to February
Joliet council member Moreno’s next day in court pushed back to February
Both sides seek summary judgments to either end case or remove Moreno from office before March trial.
www.shawlocal.com
January 10, 2026 at 4:45 PM
Joliet council member Moreno’s next day in court pushed back to February