Sought Out Grounds, a new coffee shop in downtown Joliet that opened in May, has rebranded with an emphasis on hosting live events.

Democratic candidates vying for outgoing U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin’s seat say tariffs under U.S. President Donald Trump has hurt small businesses and farmers.

A 28-year-old Joliet man died Friday afternoon after his car collided with a tractor-trailer on South Chicago Street (Illinois Route 53), according to Joliet police.

Jessie Molloy of the Herald-News sat down with Plainfield Community Consolidated School District 202 Superintendent Dr. Glenn Wood on May 27 to discuss how these shifting issues could effect District 202 in the near future, if the district is concerned about losing funding, and how it intends to adapt to new technology requirements across educational levels.

Jessie Molloy of the Herald-News sat down with Joliet Public Schools District 86 Superintendent Dr. Theresa Rouse and Deputy Superintendent Dr. Tanisha Cannon on May 29 to discuss how these shifting issues could effect District 86 in the near future, if the district is concerned about losing funding, and how it intends to adapt to new technology requirements as an elementary school district.

Jessie Molloy of the Herald-News sat down with Joliet Township High School District 204 Superintendent Dr. Karla Guseman on May 29 to discuss how these shifting issues could effect JTHS in the near future, if the district is concerned about losing funding, and how it intends to adapt to new technology requirements.

Jessie Molloy of the Herald-News sat down with Lockport Township High School District 205 Superintendent Dr. Robert McBride on May 28 to discuss how these shifting issues could effect LTHS in the near future, if the district is concerned about losing funding, and how it intends to adapt to new technology requirements.

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/