4+ hour, 50+ min ago  (50+ words) 1340 WJOL Extras Needed As HBO's Show 'American Blue' Begins Filming In Joliet West Side Barricade Situation Locks Down Area Schools Single Vehicle Crash Claims One Life Joliet Barricade Suspect Has Died From Self-Inflicted Gunshot Wound...

5+ hour, 43+ min ago  (225+ words) Despite Will County's vote on April 8th to have more control over solar farm proposals, WJOL has learned that 12th District Associate Judge Ben Braun ruled the County Board should not have turned down past requests. The lawsuits were filed against the…...

20+ hour, 53+ min ago  (125+ words) 1340 WJOL Will County Board Speaker Joe Van Duyne announced earlier today that the upcoming Will County Board Meeting scheduled for Thursday, April 16th has moved locations. The meeting, which will hold the vote on two different solar energy projects by Earth…...

19+ hour, 18+ min ago  (158+ words) 1340 WJOL The City of Joliet Economic Development Department today announced the To further expand access to information, the department has also refreshed its Facebook, Instagram, and Linked In pages. These platforms will provide quick updates, announcements, and snapshots of ongoing…...

19+ hour, 23+ min ago  (237+ words) 1340 WJOL The Joliet City Council voted last night to approve a property tax abatement To improve the project's financial feasibility, Hyundai Translead requested abatements from the City of Joliet and other local taxing bodies. The Council approved the same 50% abatement…...

1+ day, 4+ hour ago  (202+ words) 1340 WJOL A new sign has popped up in Joliet. It's a "Notice of Public Hearing." That hearing is scheduled to take place at 4: 00 p. m. on April 16 in the City of Joliet Council Chambers. Jayne Bernhard is Joliet's Planning Director. She says,…...

20+ hour, 55+ min ago  (141+ words) 1340 WJOL Three people were hurt in a west side crash during this morning's rush. Joliet police say the crash happened around 8: 30 at Plainfield Road and the I-55 interchange. Initial reports state a box truck was trying to turn left onto southbound…...

1+ day, 3+ hour ago  (188+ words) The nature-themed works of contemporary artist Elizabeth Schnura will debut in "Big Helpers: Mutualism Magnified" from Wednesday, April 15, through Sunday, July 19, at Hidden Oaks Nature Center in Bolingbrook. Schnura's paintings highlight the symbiotic relationships between plants and animals. The exhibit…...

1+ day, 4+ hour ago  (264+ words) Reminder to drop it and drive during Distracted Driving Awareness Month. The Illinois Department of Transportation is partnering with the Illinois State Police and local law enforcement agencies across the state during April, reminding the public to put their phones…...

1+ day, 5+ hour ago  (523+ words) Lewis University Assistant Vice President for Athletics John Ashalou announced Tuesday that Kevin Reynolds has been named the 11th head coach in Lewis men's basketball history. Reynolds is a proven program builder with a track record of leading turnarounds and guiding…...