Herald-News reporter Jessie Molloy interviews Lockport Township Fire Protection District Chief John O'Connor about the new fire protection facility being built in Crest Hill.

The Crest Hill City Council voted in favor of plans for a first responder training facility proposed by the Lockport Township Fire Protection District, including an outdoor gun range.

Write-in candidate for Joliet City Council Larry Crawford talks with Shaw Local reporter Bob Okon about what he wants accomplish if elected on April 1

Jim Lanham, a write-in candidate for Joliet City Council in the April 1 election, tells Shaw Local's Bob Okon what he wants to see in Joliet.

Read Lanham's questionnaire here: https://www.shawlocal.com/the-herald-news/2025/03/05/2025-election-questionnaire-jim-lanham-joliet-city-council/

Glenda Wright-McCullum, a candidate for Joliet City Council, answered questions from Shaw Local reporter Bob Okon about why she should be elected to the city council and her vision for Joliet.

Read Wright-McCullum's questionnaire here: https://www.shawlocal.com/the-herald-news/2025/03/05/2025-election-questionnaire-glenda-wright-mccullum-joliet-city-council/

Joe Clement, an incumbent Joliet City Council member, answered questions from Shaw Local's Bob Okon on why Clement feels he should be re-elected, and the future of Joliet.

Jan Quillman, an incumbent member of the Joliet City Council, answered questions on the issues in the race and why she feels she should be re-elected ahead of the April 1 election. Shaw Local reporter Bob Okon conducted the interview with Quillman.

Steven Streit, Lockport Mayor, speaks with Herald-News reporter Jessie Molloy about why he's running again, and what his plans are for Lockport.

Darren Deskin, Lockport Mayoral candidate in the 2025 election, speaks about his priorities for Lockport with Herald-News reporter Jessie Molloy