Jessie Molloy is a Staff Reporter at the Joliet Herald News. She covers a range of themes including education, construction, real estate, and societal issues, with a particular focus on public education, housing markets, and civil rights. Jessie’s work has been featured in Tasting Table, Daily Herald (Chicago, IL), Daily Journal, Vondrak Publishing Company, and AOL, Inc.
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Jessie Molloy's coverage predominantly focuses on local news in the Lockport and Will County areas, with frequent reporting on education, family & relationships, and crime. She regularly covers government announcements, events, evolving stories, and press releases.
For those looking to reach out to her for potential coverage or commentary opportunities should consider pitching localized stories related to education developments, community events impacting families or businesses such as business development in the area. As a reporter focused mainly on local news within Illinois' Lockport area and Will County overall, she may be particularly interested in topics like school board decisions/appointments/vacancies at educational institutions within these regions.
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The Frankfort Police Department has announced it is investigating the death of a 2-year-old as a homicide. (iStock)
A Crest Hill police squad vehicle. (Felix Sarver) The Crest Hill Police Department has confirmed the death of a second victim from the Aug. 30 Willow Court shooting.
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By: Jessie Molloy
Marcin Bachleda-Blaszczak pictured with family. The Lockport man was reported missing since Aug. 24 after a trip to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. (Photo Provided by the Bachleda-Blaszczak family)
The Romeoville Village Board has approved the construction of a new single-building housing complex for adults 55 and over.
The Crest Hill City Council Chambers seen on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, at Crest Hill City Center. (Felix Sarver)
Antonio Sims of Joliet. (Photo Provided by the Joliet Police Department) A 35-year-old Joliet man faces multiple felonies following a shooting Sunday morning, Joliet police said.
State Street and 10th Street in downtown Lockport on Sept. 14, 2025. (Photo by Judy Harvey)
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By: Michael O Brien, Judy Harvey
Lincoln-Way East High School students participate in a walkout on Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026, to show opposition to the racist incident by a group of
Palos Heights Metra passengers may soon have an easier way to reach the station by foot or by bicycle.
Lake Katherine is getting some upgrades. (Staff photo by Jeff Vorva)
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