Chicago suburb named Illinois' biggest 'boomtown' in new study
Thinking about relocating? A new study named a Chicago suburb as Illinois' top "boomtown."
Driver sought in deadly Will County bicycle crash
Illinois State Police are asking for the public's help in identifying the driver who struck and killed a bicyclist last week in suburban Will County.
Joliet woman sent threatening messages to teacher, police say
A Joliet woman was arrested and charged for allegedly sending numerous threatening messages to a teacher.
Joliet man charged after early-morning burglaries at three local businesses: police
An 18-year-old was arrested and charged after allegedly burglarizing three businesses in the same day, according to Joliet Police.
2 semi-trucks crash on I-55, both drivers hospitalized, ISP says
A crash between two semi-trucks on I-55 in Will County left the drivers of both vehicles in the hospital early Sunday.
Joliet man charged with attempted murder in targeted stabbing: police
A Joliet man has been charged with attempted murder after police say he stabbed another man multiple times during a targeted attack earlier this week.
Boy, 17, shot in mouth while sleeping inside Joliet home
A teenage boy was shot in the mouth while sleeping in his bedroom Friday morning when gunfire from outside hit his Joliet home.
Illinois 2026 elections: Everything you need to know
Next year, Illinoisans will go to the polls to vote on several key federal, state, and local elected positions in the 2026 midterm elections.
Joliet woman charged with abandoning 4-year-old daughter
A mother was charged with abandoning her 4-year-old daughter last week in Chicago's southwestern suburbs.
Wrong-way ATV crash on I-55 in Joliet leaves one dead, police say
An ATV driver was killed over the weekend after traveling the wrong way on Interstate 55 in Joliet, authorities said.
45 beagles found in Joliet home — no cruelty suspected, police say
When 45 beagles were discovered inside a Joliet home, many assumed the worst. But Sgt. Dwayne English of the Joliet Police Department tells "ChicagoLIVE" the dogs were found healthy and well cared for, with no signs of cruelty.
Future Olympic handball stars train in Mokena
Good Day Chicago's Jake Hamilton takes you inside the Handball Futures Development & Skills Camp at The Oaks Fitness Center in Mokena, where USA Team Handball is helping young athletes from sports like basketball, soccer, and volleyball learn the fast-paced game of team handball.
Deer causes multi-vehicle crash on I-80 in Mokena
All eastbound lanes of I-80 are shut down near Wolf Road in Mokena after a multi-vehicle crash sparked by a car hitting a deer.
Multi-vehicle I-80 crash involving deer snarls morning commute in Chicago's southwest suburbs
All eastbound lanes of I-80 were shut down near Wolf Road in Mokena early Thursday after a multi-vehicle crash sparked by a car hitting a deer.
Teen bicyclist killed in crash involving semi-truck in Manhattan
Chance Hunnicutt, 13, is being remembered for his laughter and love after a fatal crash Monday in Chicago's southwest suburbs.
Joliet woman charged after starving dog found with embedded collar: police
Police arrested a Joliet woman Monday after finding a malnourished dog with a chain collar embedded in its neck in her backyard, authorities said.
More Illinois communities banning federal agents from using county-owned property for operations
New signs in the Chicago area mark a big change in how federal immigration agents can operate.