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Joliet police said they have in custody a man believed to be the shooter of the two victims. No charges had been filed as of late Sunday afternoon.
Woman and 4-year-old boy killed in shooting at their Joliet home
Joliet police said they have in custody a man believed to be the shooter of the two victims. No charges had been filed as of late Sunday afternoon.
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January 25, 2026 at 11:22 PM
Joliet police said they have in custody a man believed to be the shooter of the two victims. No charges had been filed as of late Sunday afternoon.
The Library is “a warm, library-style space lined with books – ideal for ceremonies, cocktail hour, or to give your guests a memorable backdrop for the whole event,” according to the Warehouse 109 website.
Warehouse 109 in Plainfield to unveil ‘The Library’ event space
The Library is “a warm, library-style space lined with books – ideal for ceremonies, cocktail hour, or to give your guests a memorable backdrop for the whole event,” according to the Warehouse 109 website.
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January 25, 2026 at 11:02 PM
The Library is “a warm, library-style space lined with books – ideal for ceremonies, cocktail hour, or to give your guests a memorable backdrop for the whole event,” according to the Warehouse 109 website.
Joliet police investigated the shooting deaths of a 36-year-old woman and a 4-year-old boy inside a Joliet home on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026.
PHOTOS: Women, child shot to death in Joliet
Joliet police investigated the shooting deaths of a 36-year-old woman and a 4-year-old boy inside a Joliet home on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026.
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January 25, 2026 at 10:46 PM
Joliet police investigated the shooting deaths of a 36-year-old woman and a 4-year-old boy inside a Joliet home on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026.
Check here for updates on Will County school closings for Monday. Frigid conditions will return tonight into Monday morning, with wind chills falling into the 15 to 25 below range.
Joliet schools, District 86 and District 204, holding e-learning days Monday
Check here for updates on Will County school closings for Monday. Frigid conditions will return tonight into Monday morning, with wind chills falling into the 15 to 25 below range.
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January 25, 2026 at 6:54 PM
Check here for updates on Will County school closings for Monday. Frigid conditions will return tonight into Monday morning, with wind chills falling into the 15 to 25 below range.
The Hall of Champions honors JCA graduates who have made a profound impact in fields such as medicine, law, education, business, technology, and entertainment.
Joliet Catholic Academy names 5 alumni into 2026 Hall of Champions
The Hall of Champions honors JCA graduates who have made a profound impact in fields such as medicine, law, education, business, technology, and entertainment.
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January 25, 2026 at 6:08 PM
The Hall of Champions honors JCA graduates who have made a profound impact in fields such as medicine, law, education, business, technology, and entertainment.
Officers and detectives are on the case in the 700 block of Garnsey Avenue, according to the Joliet Police Department Facebook page.
Adult and ‘young child’ killed in Joliet shooting
Officers and detectives are on the case in the 700 block of Garnsey Avenue, according to the Joliet Police Department Facebook page.
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January 25, 2026 at 5:58 PM
Officers and detectives are on the case in the 700 block of Garnsey Avenue, according to the Joliet Police Department Facebook page.
Running through Feb. 9, the drive encourages residents of all ages to write heartfelt messages of love and kindness to senior citizens.
State Rep. Sheehan of Lockport holds Valentines for Seniors card drive
Running through Feb. 9, the drive encourages residents of all ages to write heartfelt messages of love and kindness to senior citizens.
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January 25, 2026 at 4:22 PM
Running through Feb. 9, the drive encourages residents of all ages to write heartfelt messages of love and kindness to senior citizens.
Officers and detectives are on the case in the 700 block of Garnsey Avenue, according to the Joliet Police Department Facebook page.
Joliet police investigating homicide on Garnsey Avenue
Officers and detectives are on the case in the 700 block of Garnsey Avenue, according to the Joliet Police Department Facebook page.
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January 25, 2026 at 4:12 PM
Officers and detectives are on the case in the 700 block of Garnsey Avenue, according to the Joliet Police Department Facebook page.
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. 18-24
Listen: Will County’s 5 most-read stories this week, Jan. 18-24
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. 18-24
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January 25, 2026 at 4:02 PM
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. 18-24
A single-family home in Homer Glen that sold for $1.33 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Will County during the past week.
What were the 10 most expensive homes sold in Will County, reported in the week of Jan. 12?
A single-family home in Homer Glen that sold for $1.33 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Will County during the past week.
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January 25, 2026 at 2:16 PM
A single-family home in Homer Glen that sold for $1.33 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Will County during the past week.
The Braidwood Area Healthy Community Coalition, along with the Wilmington coalition, is conducting a mental health survey for adult residents of their towns.
Braidwood, Wilmington mental health groups conducting survey
The Braidwood Area Healthy Community Coalition, along with the Wilmington coalition, is conducting a mental health survey for adult residents of their towns.
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January 25, 2026 at 2:06 PM
The Braidwood Area Healthy Community Coalition, along with the Wilmington coalition, is conducting a mental health survey for adult residents of their towns.
Superintendent Robert Schiffbauer of Minooka Community High School shares information on the district's new strategic plan.
Community Pulse: Minooka High’s strategic plan
Superintendent Robert Schiffbauer of Minooka Community High School shares information on the district's new strategic plan.
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January 25, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Superintendent Robert Schiffbauer of Minooka Community High School shares information on the district's new strategic plan.
Lockport's competitive dance team won the Class 3A Champaign Central Sectional title, and more in Saturday's Herald-News roundup.
Lockport wins Class 3A dance sectional title: The Herald-News Saturday Roundup
Lockport's competitive dance team won the Class 3A Champaign Central Sectional title, and more in Saturday's Herald-News roundup.
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January 25, 2026 at 5:24 AM
Lockport's competitive dance team won the Class 3A Champaign Central Sectional title, and more in Saturday's Herald-News roundup.
Yorkville won the Southwest Prairie Conference boys wrestling championship for the fifth consecutive year on Saturday.
Yorkville wins fifth consecutive Southwestern Prairie Conference boys wrestling championship
Yorkville won the Southwest Prairie Conference boys wrestling championship for the fifth consecutive year on Saturday.
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January 25, 2026 at 2:28 AM
Yorkville won the Southwest Prairie Conference boys wrestling championship for the fifth consecutive year on Saturday.
A strong second half from Neuqua Valley's dynamic duo of Cole Kelly and Mason Martin was enough to help lift the Wildcats to a 75-69 win over Bolingbrook at the When Sides Collide Shootout at Benet Academy on Saturday.
Neuqua Valley’s dynamic duo takes down Bolingbrook
A strong second half from Neuqua Valley's dynamic duo of Cole Kelly and Mason Martin was enough to help lift the Wildcats to a 75-69 win over Bolingbrook at the When Sides Collide Shootout at Benet Academy on Saturday.
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January 25, 2026 at 2:18 AM
A strong second half from Neuqua Valley's dynamic duo of Cole Kelly and Mason Martin was enough to help lift the Wildcats to a 75-69 win over Bolingbrook at the When Sides Collide Shootout at Benet Academy on Saturday.
Minooka host the SouthWest Prairie Conference championships boys wrestling on Saturday afternoon.
Photos: SouthWest Prairie Conference Boys Wrestling Championships
Minooka host the SouthWest Prairie Conference championships boys wrestling on Saturday afternoon.
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January 25, 2026 at 12:16 AM
Minooka host the SouthWest Prairie Conference championships boys wrestling on Saturday afternoon.
The host Coalers won all but two individual championships on their way to yet another team championship at the Illinois Central Eight Conference Wrestling Tournament Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026.
Photos: Illinois Central Eight Conference wrestling
The host Coalers won all but two individual championships on their way to yet another team championship at the Illinois Central Eight Conference Wrestling Tournament Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026.
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January 24, 2026 at 11:56 PM
The host Coalers won all but two individual championships on their way to yet another team championship at the Illinois Central Eight Conference Wrestling Tournament Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026.
Brothers Luke and Jake Munsterman were two of 12 Coal City wrestlers to win individual titles at the Illinois Central Eight Conference tournament on Saturday, where the Coalers ran away with a team title with 276.5 points.
Luke, Jake Munsterman among 12 Coal City wrestlers to win ICE titles
Brothers Luke and Jake Munsterman were two of 12 Coal City wrestlers to win individual titles at the Illinois Central Eight Conference tournament on Saturday, where the Coalers ran away with a team title with 276.5 points.
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January 24, 2026 at 11:46 PM
Brothers Luke and Jake Munsterman were two of 12 Coal City wrestlers to win individual titles at the Illinois Central Eight Conference tournament on Saturday, where the Coalers ran away with a team title with 276.5 points.
Tour the facility, explore event spaces, view inspiration from past weddings and meet staff, approved caterers and other vendors.
Learn about holding an eco-friendly wedding at Four Rivers Center in Channahon
Tour the facility, explore event spaces, view inspiration from past weddings and meet staff, approved caterers and other vendors.
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January 24, 2026 at 10:04 PM
Tour the facility, explore event spaces, view inspiration from past weddings and meet staff, approved caterers and other vendors.
The AP School Honor Roll recognizes schools whose AP programs deliver results for students while broadening participation.
Bolingbrook and Romeoville high schools named to 2025 AP School Honor Roll
The AP School Honor Roll recognizes schools whose AP programs deliver results for students while broadening participation.
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January 24, 2026 at 8:08 PM
The AP School Honor Roll recognizes schools whose AP programs deliver results for students while broadening participation.
For prospective homebuyers eyeing the real estate market in the area of Will County, here's what sold for $1 million or under over the past week.
What $1 million can buy you in Will County in the week of Jan. 12
For prospective homebuyers eyeing the real estate market in the area of Will County, here's what sold for $1 million or under over the past week.
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January 24, 2026 at 6:12 PM
For prospective homebuyers eyeing the real estate market in the area of Will County, here's what sold for $1 million or under over the past week.
The City of Lockport is exploring options for the future possible transition to Lake Michigan water and what the costs may be.
Lockport exploring possibility of future Lake Michigan water hookup
The City of Lockport is exploring options for the future possible transition to Lake Michigan water and what the costs may be.
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January 24, 2026 at 6:02 PM
The City of Lockport is exploring options for the future possible transition to Lake Michigan water and what the costs may be.
Lockport defeats Lincoln-Way East 56-36 on veteran appreciation night at Lockport. Photos by Laurie Fanelli for Shaw Local News Network.
Photos: Lockport Defeats Lincoln-Way East Boys Basketball
Lockport defeats Lincoln-Way East 56-36 on veteran appreciation night at Lockport. Photos by Laurie Fanelli for Shaw Local News Network.
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January 24, 2026 at 5:46 PM
Lockport defeats Lincoln-Way East 56-36 on veteran appreciation night at Lockport. Photos by Laurie Fanelli for Shaw Local News Network.
Lockport hosted the 11th Annual Veterans Night Celebration before Friday nights basketball game. Photos by Laurie Fanelli for Shaw Local News Network.
Photos: Lockport Honors Local Veterans
Lockport hosted the 11th Annual Veterans Night Celebration before Friday nights basketball game. Photos by Laurie Fanelli for Shaw Local News Network.
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January 24, 2026 at 5:36 PM
Lockport hosted the 11th Annual Veterans Night Celebration before Friday nights basketball game. Photos by Laurie Fanelli for Shaw Local News Network.
The program is designed to accommodate all fitness levels, offering a low-impact way for seniors to improve their physical and mental well-being.
Tai Chi for seniors returns to The Timbers of Shorewood
The program is designed to accommodate all fitness levels, offering a low-impact way for seniors to improve their physical and mental well-being.
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January 24, 2026 at 4:06 PM
The program is designed to accommodate all fitness levels, offering a low-impact way for seniors to improve their physical and mental well-being.