The Lockport Township Fire Protection District Board met Wednesday and discussed the police firing range that was planned for the site but had its funding eliminated.

No injuries have been reported. Northbound traffic on I-355 has been diverted off 127th Street in Lemont.

The collection event will be held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday at the County Office Building, 302 N. Chicago St., in Joliet.

The free event will connect students with more than 100 representatives from colleges, universities, technical branches, unions and first responder organizations.

The main feature of The Silver Lining Event in Joliet is an auction of “artfully transformed vintage undergarments,” created by 11 artists,

A Romeoville woman accused of stealing almost $136,000 from Walmart has been placed on electronic monitoring after she failed to appear in court for more than a year while on cash bail release.

Krystal L. Dean, 39, of Joliet, was charged with aggravated cruelty to animals and violation of owner duties under the Illinois Humane Care for Animals Act, according to Joliet police.

Reardon was president of Joliet bank formed in the mid-19th century before it was sold to Harris Bank in 2001.

Alan Martinez scored two goals, including one just before the end of regulation to force overtime for Joliet West. Santiago Sanchez scored in the extra period and the defense held Andrew off as Joliet West got a 4-3 win in the Class 3A regional semifinals.

A multitude of attackers led Morris to a 25-16, 25-23 win over Kaneland.