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Daily, local and breaking news for Joliet and Will County, Illinois - The Herald-News

Queen of Hearts Drawing canceled – $1.59 million pot on hold until license obtained

Lists10:33 pm
Queen of Hearts Drawing canceled – $1.59 million pot on hold until license obtained
MORRIS – The VFW's $1.59 million Queen of Hearts lottery was abruptly canceled just hours before tickets were to be pulled Monday.
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Football: Improved Providence tackling tough schedule

Football: Improved Providence tackling tough schedule

11:38 pm
Oesterle: Damper thrown on Queen of Hearts excitement

Oesterle: Damper thrown on Queen of Hearts excitement

11:37 pm

Top Headlines

Police: Plainfield women steal from Route 59 Walmart

Local News10:42 pm

Police: Joliet man held a knife to another man, threatened to kill him

Local News10:35 pm

Two Alabama men facing meth charges in Will County

Local News 5:23 pm

2017 Everyday Heroes

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Football: New Minooka coach likes what he has to work with

Football: New Minooka coach likes what he has to work with

Lists11:39 pm
Illinois Beer Festival gave beer lovers plenty of options

Illinois Beer Festival gave beer lovers plenty of options

Lists11:25 pm
Goss: Lincoln-Way Central No. 1 in Herald-News preseason football rankings

Goss: Lincoln-Way Central No. 1 in Herald-News preseason football rankings

Prep Sports10:47 pm
Girls volleyball: Joliet Catholic has tradition on its side

Girls volleyball: Joliet Catholic has tradition on its side

Prep Sports10:49 pm
Girls volleyball: A capsule look at some area girls volleyball teams

Girls volleyball: A capsule look at some area girls volleyball teams

Sports10:51 pm
Eterna MedSpa offers help for those battling rosacea
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HealthAug. 17, 2017
Pat McGuire endorses Daniel Biss for governor

Pat McGuire endorses Daniel Biss for governor

Local News10:36 pm
6 reasons why you should play Pro Football Weekly's UPickem contest

6 reasons why you should play Pro Football Weekly's UPickem contest

ListsAug. 18, 2017
Plainfield trustees cite traffic concerns, pump brakes on rec center proposal

Plainfield trustees cite traffic concerns, pump brakes on rec center proposal

News10:36 pm
Football: Improved Providence tackling tough schedule

Football: Improved Providence tackling tough schedule

Lists11:38 pm
Weight loss surgery at Silver Cross Hospital helps therapist get down to wedding weight
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HealthAug. 11, 2017
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Illinois Beer Festival gave beer lovers plenty of options

Illinois Beer Festival gave beer lovers plenty of options

11:25 pm
Bears still don’t have QB controversy

Bears still don’t have QB controversy

10:52 pm
Oesterle: Damper thrown on Queen of Hearts excitement

Oesterle: Damper thrown on Queen of Hearts excitement

11:37 pm
A total eclipse in the clouds

A total eclipse in the clouds

10:34 pm
Queen of Hearts Drawing canceled – $1.59 million pot on hold until license obtained

Queen of Hearts Drawing canceled – $1.59 million pot on hold until license obtained

10:33 pm
Football: New Minooka coach likes what he has to work with

Football: New Minooka coach likes what he has to work with

11:39 pm
Football: Improved Providence tackling tough schedule

Football: Improved Providence tackling tough schedule

11:38 pm
Queen of Hearts winner will be drawn tonight

Queen of Hearts winner will be drawn tonight

1:28 pm
Moon blots the sun out of the sky in historic U.S. eclipse

Moon blots the sun out of the sky in historic U.S. eclipse

12:50 pm
Where to watch the eclipse in Will County

Where to watch the eclipse in Will County

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Local News

Illinois Beer Festival gave beer lovers plenty of options

Illinois Beer Festival gave beer lovers plenty of options

The sun was bright, the beer was cold and the music loud at the second Illinois Beer Festival in Morris on Saturday. The Grundy County Fairg…
11:25 pm
  • Plainfield trustees cite traffic concerns, pump brakes on rec center proposal
  • Oesterle: Damper thrown on Queen of Hearts excitement
  • A total eclipse in the clouds
  • Queen of Hearts Drawing canceled – $1.59 million pot on hold until license obtained

State

Heads up in Illinois as state witnesses total solar eclipse

Heads up in Illinois as state witnesses total solar eclipse

CARBONDALE – Crowds looked to the heavens throughout Illinois on Monday for a glimpse of the first full-blown solar eclipse to traverse the …
12:35 am
  • Millions converge across U.S. to see sun go dark
  • White changes mind, will seek 6th term as secretary of state
  • Illinois House schedules school-funding veto override
  • Numerous restrictions for Dennis Hastert as he starts probation

Nation & World

Police: Fugitive's death 'breaks' cell behind Spain attacks

Police: Fugitive's death 'breaks' cell behind Spain attacks

SUBIRATS, Spain – The lone fugitive from the Spanish cell that killed 15 people in and near Barcelona was shot to death Monday after he flas…
12:36 am
  • Ryan says Trump 'messed up' but opposes censure
  • Moon blots the sun out of the sky in historic U.S. eclipse
  • Wisconsin teen pleads guilty to lesser charge in Slender Man attack
  • Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl chooses to have trial heard by judge and not jury

Local Sports

Girls volleyball: A capsule look at some area girls volleyball teams

Girls volleyball: A capsule look at some area girls volleyball teams

COAL CITY2016 record: 24-12Returning players: Al Brancato (Jr., 5-6, L); Blaire Harseim (Jr., 5-7, O…
10:51 pm
  • Girls volleyball: Joliet Catholic has tradition on its side
  • Area roundup: Hoffman holds off Knippenbergs to win Late Model feature
  • Goss: Lincoln-Way Central No. 1 in Herald-News preseason football rankings
  • Football: New Minooka coach likes what he has to work with

Chicago Sports

Bears still don’t have QB controversy

Bears still don’t have QB controversy

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  • Cubs complete sweep in walk-off fashion
  • Thompson's 109-yard return highlights Bears victory
  • Davis ties Dempster's consecutive save record
  • Davis saves 26th straight as North Siders top Jays

Lifestyle

Affordable pet vaccines

JOLIET – Below are two opportunities for low-cost pet vaccines this week.Monday• Affordable Pet Vacc…
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  • Wanted: Quiet home for George (Video)
  • Help this Joliet rescue save Mr. Magoo
  • Wanted: Quiet home for George
  • Pets of the Week: Aug. 21

Opinion

Letter: Can we still do hard things?

Letter: Can we still do hard things?

To the Editor:America’s divided, so what can we do together to bring us back?Let’s forget being Grea…
8:37 pm
  • Another view: The German miracle
  • Journalists shouldn’t get special First Amendment protections
  • Local police chime in about back to school safety
  • Our view: President Donald Trump must stop covering for hate groups

Business

Will County Forest Preserve District honored

Will County Forest Preserve District honored

The Forest Preserve District of Will County’s habitat restoration efforts at Lockport Prairie East Preserve have earned the district a gold …
Aug. 12, 2017
  • The Salon Professional Academy offers tips for growing out your hair
  • Grundy Economic Development recognizes interns
  • 9 top date night restaurants in Will County
  • Connecting with alumni

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