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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A student uses their cell phone during a passing period at Bradley-Bourbonnais Community High School in March 2024.
The Palos Heights City Council took the first steps on July 21 to begin improvements to the city pool.
By: Jessie Molloy
Alderman Michael McGrogan reported that the city had received a report that the 127th Street bridge over the Cal-Sag channel in Crestwood between Route 83 and Cicero Avenue has had its construction period extended for at least another year.
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By: Jessie Molloy
Lockport Township High School Central Campus Freshman Center on Saturday, April 11, 2026 in Lockport. (Gary Middendorf)
By: Jessie Molloy
Reduced truck traffic, more parking and a focus on making the area more pedestrian-friendly were some of the top concerns Lockport residents shared at an open house on downtown development.
Capricia Price, 32, Crete (Photo provided by Will County Sheriff's Office)
Lockport residents expressed their desire to have more affordable housing stock considered for first-time homebuyers during a downtown planning workshop.
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By: Jessie Molloy
Republican governor candidate Darren Bailey speaks at a Town Hall meeting as Lt. Gov. nominee Aaron Del Mar listens on Monday, August 3, 2026 at the Lockport American Legion Post 18. (Gary Middendorf)
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By: Jessie Molloy
Saint Joseph Medical Center Outpatient entrance on Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026 in Joliet. (Gary Middendorf)
Attendees enjoy Fire Fest, held in Lockport's downtown district on Aug. 10, 2024. (Laurie Fanelli)
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