Former city manager John Mezera had Joliet accept the land donation of the Joliet Catholic High School gymnasium, only to let it fall apart.
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has no plans whatsoever to replace downtown Joliet's drawbridge system.
This proposed facility will be good for Will and Grundy counties, the state of Illinois, and the region more broadly, Tom White writes.
Patch Editor John Ferak has written extensively about the pains of downtown Joliet street repairs, but the city's west side is brutal too.
The following opinion column is written by Joliet Patch Editor John Ferak, now in his seventh year covering his hometown of Joliet.
The following column, written with an ounce of humor, was penned by Joliet Patch editor John Ferak, a former Starbucks Coffee drinker.
Opinion from retired Joliet attorney Michael W. Hansen on the end of the Invest in Kids Act.
The following is an opinion column from Joliet Patch editor John Ferak, who is a native of Joliet.
The following is an opinion column by John Ferak, editor of the Joliet Patch and a Joliet native.
The following opinion column is from John Ferak, a native of Joliet and Joliet Patch editor for the past six years.
The following opinion column is by John Ferak, Joliet Patch's editor.
With the new Olive Garden weeks away from opening, Patch Editor John Ferak wonders what will be Joliet's next great restaurant catch?
Joliet Patch Editor John Ferak says Hammel Woods is one of the best places in the Joliet area to enjoy Mother Nature's beauty.
Hudson Hollister, CEO of HData and former Joliet City Council candidate, is drawing national attention to Joliet thanks to his T-shirts.
COLUMN: For over a month, Dan Jungles of the Will-Grundy Major Crimes Task Force published wrong information about the Crest Hill shooting.
The following opinion column is by John Ferak, Joliet Patch's editor for the past five years.
A proud U.S. Airforce veteran and Navy reserves veteran passes away at 86.
The following opinion column is by Joliet Patch Editor John Ferak, a Joliet native who has crossed Joliet's bridges thousands of times.
The following opinion column is by Joliet Patch Editor John Ferak, who has crossed Joliet's drawbridges thousands of times.
The following opinion column is from Joliet Patch Editor John Ferak, who's also a Joliet native.
His warm, loving, and strong presence will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
The following opinion column is by Joliet Patch Editor John Ferak, who was a 2020 Peter Lisagor Awards finalist.
A lot more scare actors are needed in order to make the Old Joliet Haunted Prison a truly frightening place, says Joliet Patch's editor.
The following opinion column is by John Ferak, editor of Joliet Patch and a Joliet native.
The following opinion column is by John Ferak, Joliet Patch's editor and Joliet native.
He will be remembered for his kindness and generosity, always being the first to help and a lifeline to many.
She will be remembered fondly as a selfless loving soul whose concern for others always took precedence.
The following opinion column is by John Ferak, Joliet Patch's editor since June 2017.
The following opinion column is by Joliet Patch Editor John Ferak.
Joliet Patch Editor John Ferak visited the new drive-thru Monday morning to find out what's the buzz with another Dunkin' opening in Joliet.
Joliet Area Historical Museum's FREE Virtual Series highlights "Growing Up in Joliet - Part 1 with Sonya Gavankar" Thursday, May 6th at 6pm
It's been four years since her body was found inside her family's Joliet Township house. No one has been arrested for her death.
The following is an opinion column from John Ferak, Joliet Patch editor, who also worked inside the mall 30 years ago.
Lynne Lichtenauer died Tuesday after an illness. She volunteered in Joliet since the 1970s and hosted a WJOL Friday Morning show.
The following is an opinion column from Joliet Patch's editor, John Ferak.
A lifelong Joliet resident passes away at the age of 89.
Earl took great pride in helping people and was admired for the way he always gave of himself.
Antonio V. Elizondo passes away unexpectedly at the age of 62.
Joliet Patch's editor has called for Mike Turk to retire from Joliet's City Council after 33 years in elected office.