🌱 Patch AM: Bark In The Park and 12 more events

Coming up: MMBA Girls Varsity Volleyball @ FFCA on the Channahon Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: Free riverfront circus coming to McKinley Woods on Monday evening.

You won’t want to miss MMBA Girls Varsity Volleyball @ FFCA on the Channahon Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: How Channahon patients can now cut urgent care wait times

Coming up on the Channahon Patch calendar: In Memory of our Fallen Heroes 5K

Deliver More Than a Meal: Volunteer with Meals on Wheels for Northern Illinois

Just two hours a week can change a local senior's life. Discover how rewarding volunteering with Meals on Wheels can be for your community.

🌱 Patch AM: Record-breaking college 5K run held at Channahon Community Park

Also check out In Memory of our Fallen Heroes 5K on the Channahon Patch calendar

Robert Alan Cagann

His greatest legacy was the love he shared with his family and the lasting impact he made on those around him.

Obituary: Charles Herman Newland

Nearly 50 year employee with Caterpillar Inc passes away at the age of 85.

Obituary: Frank Delgado

His tender heart toward God and His word always touched our hearts.

Minooka's Devastating House Fire On Labor Day: Fire Department Reveals Everything That Took Place

Channahon, Morris, Troy, Plainfield, Joliet, Wilmington, Elwood and Coal City assisted Minooka at the scene of the house fire.

🌱 Patch AM: How this week’s I-55 closures could disrupt your Channahon commute

You won’t want to miss In Memory of our Fallen Heroes 5K on the Channahon Patch calendar

Flotsam River Circus drops anchor at McKinley Woods for free performance

Outdoor entertainment troupe will bring aerial acrobatics, circus acts, songs and silliness to the shore of the Des Plaines River.

Obituary: Mark S. Littlejohn

He will be deeply missed by his family, friends, bowling companions, and all who had the privilege of knowing him.

🌱 Patch AM: How Route 6 bridge repairs could slow your Channahon commute

Happening soon: Free Brain Health Presentation For Seniors at Timbers of Shorewood on the Channahon Patch calendar

Obituary: Lisa N. Lopez

As her children grew and her grandchildren came into her life, spending time with them became what mattered most to her.

Obituary: Michael K. St. Germain

Michael loved to travel alongside his family and they would explore new places together.

Obituary: John Sheridan, Sr.

John carried a deep love for the City of Joliet. He was a frequent voice at city council meetings, passionately sharing his views.

🌱 Patch AM: How Channahon’s solar farm lawsuit could reshape local land-use power

Also check out Free Brain Health Presentation For Seniors at Timbers of Shorewood on the Channahon Patch calendar

Obituary: James Allen Coffey

His memories, his loud laughter, and the love he gave so freely will be carried in the hearts of his family and friends forever.

Beard Family Flower farm offers flowers for occasions or just because

Flower farm offers fresh bouquets at stand

Man Told Girl She Was '18 For The Night,' And Not To Say Anything Or He Could Go Prison: Prosecutors

The mother of the victim went to the Wilmington Police Department to report that Blake Wherry, then 20, had sex with her daughter, 14.

Addicted To Love: A Robert Palmer Dance Party- live on the Outdoor Rooftop

Addicted To Love: A Robert Palmer Dance Party- live on the Joliet Museum's Outdoor ROOFTOP on Friday, Sept. 18th at 7pm (doors open 6:15pm)

Obituary: Russell D. Ruettiger

Russ was first a carpenter before beginning his nearly 36-year career with Commonwealth Edison, later known as Exelon/Constellation.

Obituary: Vickie Kehl-Ganz

Vickie embraced life with curiosity and joy.

Obituary: Patricia J. Peeples

She was a phenomenal cook, fanatical house cleaner and so loved her Chicago Cubs.

Film Screening at the Old Joliet Prison "Route 66: The Main Street of America"

Friday, Sept. 4th from 5pm to 9:30pm at the Old Joliet Prison

Obituary: Patricia Liccardi

She was truly one of a kind, and the love, kindness, and selflessness she gave so freely will never be forgotten.

Wilmington Man, 21, Faces Criminal Sexual Assault Charges In 2025 Investigation

Blake Wherry was booked into the Will County Jail over the weekend. He comes from Wilmington's West Willow Lane.

Obituary: David L. Stephenson

Dave, curious by nature, was intrigued by history and also enjoyed music.

Channahon Police Officer Busted For Flock Camera Technology Violations: Department Reveals

Joliet police lieutenant Jeremy Harrison is not the only officer in Will County who has put himself in major trouble over the Flock cameras.

Obituary: Hildegarde June Schildgen

Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister, passes away at age 86.

Obituary: Raul Gutierrez

Former US Steel employee and Union Secretary loved to entertain and had a great sense of humor.

Obituary: Gretchen M. (Grote) Mayall

Her love of learning, devotion to family, and willingness to help others touched countless lives and she will be deeply missed.

2026 Rooftop Outdoor Music Series

The Rooftop Outdoor Music Series at the Joliet Area Historical Museum - Reserve your tickets now as concerts are selling out!

Pickleball In Channahon: What To Know Before You Hit The Court

From a brand partner: New to pickleball? Here's a beginner-friendly guide to the rules, gear and local places to play.

Labor Day In Channahon: What's Open, What's Closed

From a brand partner: From grocery runs and home projects to city services and library hours, here's what to know before heading out.

'I Was Freaking Out' — Worker Trapped In 130-Foot Sign Shares Story: Report

The harrowing experience prompted him to record farewell messages to his wife and children, A.J. Gow recently told WLS.

Obituary: Carol M. Bates

Her kindness, strength and love will continue to hold her family together for generations.

Obituary: Cheri Lee

A joyful spirit who treasured family, friends, and life’s simple pleasures.

Obituary: Joan Nurczyk

A devoted wife, sister, aunt and friend, Joan found her greatest joy in the people she loved and the family she built.

Obituary: Trevor J. Wright

A life filled with family, football, and lasting memories gone too soon.