Elwood News

Firefighters responded to a blaze at a single-family home Friday in the 400 block of North Center Street.

WILMINGTON – Tours and activities offered to the public at the Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie the next two Saturdays.

Levi Ford , 24, of 7242 S. Francisco Ave. in Chicago, was arrested by sheriff's police and booked into the county jail Tuesday on a charge of burglary.

Centerpoint Properties' new intermodal, which is under construction on the city's south side, could one day be where east meets west in Will County.

The village is seeking a new village administrator, following action during Wednesday's regular village board meeting, where trustees failed to renew the contract of Village Administrator Aimee Ingalls.

The third annual Timmy's Hugs and Hearts Garden Walk benefiting pediatric programs at the Joliet Area Community Hospice is June 27, and walkers may pick up tickets in advance at the hospice for $10 or at any home on the walk for $12. The gardens will be resplendent this year, according to walk organizer and hospice pediatric care coordinator Kim ...

Ideas for developing Elwood's newest park were gathered at a special meeting of the Parks and Recreation Committee.

Salvador Estrada held his crisp salute for several minutes until the last strains of taps faded into the air.

Residents and veterans turned out Monday for the Memorial Day ceremony at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood to remember the service and sacrifices of U.S. veterans.

Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie offers tours and activities to the public on Saturday May 23.

Sixty years. That's the milestone for this year's McHenry County Fair, scheduled for Aug.

Hundreds of veterans who served in conflicts ranging from World War II through the current Iraqi War will be participating in the Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery's Memorial Day Observance on Monday, May 25, at 11:30 a.m. in Elwood, near Joliet.

Relatives of a toddler who died last week in Elwood gathered Friday morning at the Will County Courthouse as the suspect accused of her murder appeared in court.

A pedestrian was seriously injured after being struck by a car Tuesday night. Reports say the 19-year-old Joliet woman was crossing South Chicago Street between Doris Avenue and Mills Road at 10:49 p.m. when she was hit by a southbound Chevrolet Cobalt.

An 18-year-old was shot in the leg during a drive-by attack Saturday night. The victim told police he was standing in the 1400 block of Fairmont Avenue about 9:45 p.m. when he saw a black sport utility vehicle heading north on Fairmont.

Bond was set at $5 million Friday for a man accused of killing his fiancee's 18-month-old daughter.

Halli Burton killed in Joliet by man the mother reportedly met over the Internet.

Apr 17, 2009 3:44 pm US/Central ELWOOD, Ill. A southwest suburban man has been charged with the fatal beating of the 18-month-old daughter of the live-in girlfriend he met over the Internet.

KANKAKEE, Ill. - Creating job opportunities in Kankakee County may likely depend on how successful officials are in creating intermodal developments here.

Improving test scores and communication are some of the issues for five candidates who are vying for three spots on Joliet Township High School Board.