Undercover officers who met with a Joliet man last Thursday for a drug buy at a McDonald’s had attempted to pin in his vehicle and arrest him before he fled and caused a multi-vehicle crash, prosecutors said.

In addition to SNAP funding on hold, food pantries are already reporting higher demand as people struggle to meet rising food and energy costs.

The programs are set for noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, at Hidden Oaks Nature Center in Bolingbrook and Plum Creek Nature Center in Crete Township.

Mia Forystek led Lincoln-Way Central to a regional cross country championship with a time of 17:53.80.

The Herald-News presents this week’s Pets of the Week. Read the description of each pet to learn about it, including where it can be adopted in Will County.

Joliet Township Government, through its Violence Prevention Community Convener program, has partnered with Kankakee Forgives and Inner City Empowerment to provide $15,000 in assistance to families impacted by firearm violence.

Joliet Township Government, through its Violence Prevention Community Convener program, has partnered with Kankakee Forgives and Inner City Empowerment to provide $15,000 in assistance to families impacted by firearm violence.

Lockport Township offered a complimentary buffet breakfast to senior residents during its 18th annual Senior Breakfast program

Silver Cross Hospital has announced it will host a Diabetes Fair in support of American Diabetes Month on Wednesday.

Timothy A. Barten, 48, of Joliet was pronounced dead on I-55 in Troy Township.