Author: Joliet City News

The Fighting Illini Locks Down Houston, Powers Into Elite Eight With Statement Win. The Illinois Fighting Illini men’s basketball didn’t just beat Houston. It imposed its will. Behind a relentless defensive effort and a decisive second-half surge, Illinois defeated the Houston Cougars men’s basketball 65-55 on Thursday night at Toyota Center, punching its ticket to the Elite Eight of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament. The win pushes Illinois (27-8) to within one victory of the Final Four and marks the program’s 11th Elite Eight appearance—and its second in three seasons under head coach Brad Underwood. Illinois turns defense into dominance.…

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Gas Prices in Joliet Surge As Global Conflict Disrupts Oil Prices. JOLIET, IL. — Gas prices continue to climb across Joliet and Will County, with some drivers now paying more than $5 per gallon, as global tensions tied to the war involving Iran disrupt oil markets and ripple through the broader economy. Local drivers report prices as high as $5.07 per gallon, significantly above recent county averages. The increase reflects a combination of global supply concerns, market volatility, and seasonal changes in fuel production. Crude oil prices have climbed above $100 per barrel, driven in part by instability tied to…

The Center is “not a monument to the past” but “a living destination for people who refuse to accept the status quo.”

They don’t care about the residents of Joliet. My house is going to be less than 300 feet from the data center.

“You don’t do a cease-fire when you’re literally obliterating the other side.”