The City of Joliet hosted its annual Santa send-off on Saturday, despite weather that merited help from Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.
The new Hollywood Casino in Joliet will feature a convention center and a half-dozen restaurants and bars, features that reflect optimism for the Rock Run location at the crossing of Interstates 55 and 80.
The Will County Animal Control Department is offering free microchipping services to dogs and cats owned by county residents throughout the month of December.