Crest Hill News

A library is an important part of downtown, and efforts should be made to keep one somewhere in the city's historic center, a city consultant is recommending.

A 61-year-woman who was watching the Dollar General 300 race Friday night at Chicagoland Speedway was taken to Silver Cross Hospital, where she died, apparently from a heart attack, said Cmdr.

Robert Alaniz has a loyal following, a cast of characters who would do anything for him.

Naperville entrepreneur thrives in tough economy with 10 stores In an uncertain retail climate Elaine Krieger of Naperville has thrived with 10 franchises in the resale clothing business for children, teenagers ...

Roadside safety checks by Illinois State Police in Joliet and the southwest suburbs from late July 4 through early July 5 resulted in 71 citations being issued, from DUI to driving without proof of insurance.

The annual Taste of Joliet was the place to be for good food, family and top musical entertainment at Memorial Stadium this weekend.

Land is being sought in the Lockport, Crest Hill and Romeoville areas in an efforts to build three libraries, residents heard at a forum last week.

Residents at a Monday forum heard ideas that would provide for a new library in Romeoville and bring most of the village under one library district.

Crest Hill officials ask that residents be patient as streets are resurfaced over the next two weeks.

Like most people, Brenda Hahn-Boisvert says her family photos are the first nonliving things she'd want to save in case of a household disaster like a fire or a flood.

School's out but that doesn't mean the learning has stopped at Chaney-Monge this summer.

NEW LENOX, Ill. - New Lenox has joined the growing list of communities opposed to the added railroad congestion set to take place should Canadian National Railroad's proposed purchase of the Elgin, Joliet and ...

Kathy Grossinger walked between the rows of vendors at the Old Canal Days festival Saturday, carrying a decorative element she purchased for her historic Lockport home.

Thomas Cowgill told the city council Monday that this would be his last meeting as city attorney.

In 1980, Michael Mann directed the critically acclaimed film "Thief," which included a scene set at Stateville Correctional Center in Crest Hill.

Increased rail freight traffic would create a "nightmare" if Canadian National Railroad acquires the Elgin, Joliet & Eastern Railway, Plainfield officials said Monday.

Your stomach is growling. You don't really want fast food or a meal from a chain restaurant.

Mark Lichtenwalter, an attorney with Spesia, Ayers & Ardaugh, was elected to the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Will and Grundy Counties' board of directors.

The issue of a special zoning permit for 400 Theodore St. still looms over the Crest Hill City Council.

Diana Bardsley wiped tears from her eyes as she recalled taking food off her plate to feed her beloved spaniel Hunter and two Siamese cats.