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Overnight lane closures on westbound I-80 in Joliet coming Monday
10+ hour, 43+ min ago (138+ words) A sign for the westbound direction of Interstate 80 seen on Aug. 15, 2024, in Joliet. (Felix Sarver) Starting at 9 p.m. Monday, westbound Interstate 80 will be reduced to one lane between Chicago Street (U.S.Route 52/Illinois Route 53) and Larkin Avenue (Illinois Route 7). At 1 a.m., full stops…...
Lincoln Street Bridge to close for nine days of repairs
4+ day, 10+ hour ago (143+ words) Marseilles City Hall (Derek Barichello) Marseilles will close the Lincoln Street Bridge to all traffic from Sept. 10 through Sept. 18 to allow contractors to remove existing materials and install a latex overlay, according to a city news release. The closure is…...
Photos: Semi-Truck rolls over on I-80 near La Salle
5+ day, 14+ hour ago (160+ words) Shaw Local La Salle and Utica first responders work the scene of a semi-trailer rollover Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026, at mile marker 28 on Interstate 80 in La Salle. The driver was not injured in the crash. Firefighters from La Salle, Utica and Oglesby,…...
Road closures set for I-55 at I-80 in Joliet area during two nights this week â Shaw Local
5+ day, 14+ hour ago (294+ words) Interstate 55 sign seen on April 26, 2026 in Channahon. (Felix Sarver) Road closures will take place on Interstate 55 at Interstate 80 in the Joliet area between midnight and 5 a.m. on Wednesday and Thursday. The closures are part of ongoing efforts to rebuild the I-80 bridges…...
Chicago Street ramps along I-80 in Joliet to close beginning Tuesday
1+ week, 10+ hour ago (177+ words) Interstate 80 sign seen on April 26, 2026 in Channahon. (Felix Sarver) Ramp closures are scheduled to begin, weather permitting, on Tuesday at the interchange of Interstate 80 and Chicago Street (U.S. Route 52/Illinois Route 53) in Joliet. Starting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Chicago Street (northbound and southbound)…...
Route 14 gets slower speed limit through Cary curve
1+ week, 13+ hour ago (330+ words) Traffic streams through the intersection of Route 14 and West Main Street in Cary on Tuesday, April 25, 2023. (Gregory Shaver — [email protected]/Gregory Shaver for Shaw Media ) Vehicles moving through Cary on Route 14 have to slow down a little bit more than before....
Joliet Junior College, Joliet YMCA partnership finalist for Governor’s Hometown Award
1+ week, 1+ day ago (288+ words) A banner outside the Joliet Junior College Event Center in February 2025 welcoming the Greater Joliet Area YMCA, which now has an office and will run programs at the college. (Bob Okon) Joliet Junior College is celebrating statewide recognition for its…...
Illinois residents reminded of state regulations, safety guidelines while out on the water Labor Day weekend
1+ week, 1+ day ago (335+ words) Labor Day weekend traditionally marks the end of the summer boating and swimming season. As people get ready to head out to lakes, rivers and beaches this weekend, state agencies remind Illinois residents to practice safety precautions while out on…...
Hib Reber Memorial Car Show donates to Serenity Hospice and Home in Oregon
1+ week, 1+ day ago (193+ words) Shaw Local Hib Reber Memorial Car Show donates to Serenity Hospice and Home in Oregon The Hib Reber Memorial Car Show of Byron donated its proceeds to Serenity Hospice and Home in Oregon on Monday, Aug. 31. The car show was…...
Northbound Route 47 to shut down in Sugar Grove Thursday
1+ week, 4+ day ago (179+ words) Significant traffic backups are expected as northbound Illinois Route 47 will be completely closed in Sugar Grove on Sept. 3 as workers repair the bridge carrying U.S. Route 30 overhead. The closure is due to start at 9 a.m., weather permitting. Authorities are closing the northbound…...