Storm brings reports of two brief tornado touchdowns, widespread flooding in Chicago and suburbs
A seemingly endless storm led to flooding and brought reports of at least two brief tornado touchdowns in the Chicago area on Sunday.
Illinois nursing home hard-hit by COVID-19 now doing much better
“Today the situation has entirely stabilized,” Dr. Stemer said.
Man shot dead is 4th Joliet homicide in a week
Floyd E. Faint Sr. was shot about 4:25 p.m. in the rear of a home in the 700 block of Francis Street.
2 killed, 1 wounded in Joliet shooting
Trevael Barefield, 18, was shot to death in Joliet this weekend.
Body of Crest Hill man pulled from Des Plaines River in Joliet
Joliet police did not immediately release additional details on the death.
70% of residents test positive for COVID-19 at South Shore senior home where 10 have died
Ten residents at Symphony South Shore senior home have died from COVID-19, and more than 100 others have tested positive for the disease, according to the senior home’s owner.
Deadly COVID-19 outbreak at Joliet nursing home likely traced to maintenance worker
Shocking new details have surfaced from the man in charge of the response team at a hard-hit nursing home in Joliet.
Governor Pritzker orders testing requirements at Illinois nursing homes
Many Illinois nursing homes and long-term care facilities are being hit hard by the coronavirus, and now, Governor JB Pritzker is ordering new testing protocols for staff and residents.
Nursing home workers speak out amid pandemic: 'We are scared'
Thousands of COVID-19 cases and hundreds of deaths are being reported at nursing homes across the country.
23 people at Joliet nursing home die of COVID-19
A shocking 23 of the Illinois COVID-19 deaths are connected to a Joliet nursing home where 22 residents have died from the virus, along with an employee.
Joliet company remains busy developing chemical that destroys coronavirus
While a lot of businesses are closing and laying off workers, it’s full speed ahead at Seeler Industries in Joliet.
Statesville Correctional Institute inmate dies of COVID-19, coroner’s office says
An inmate at Statesville Correctional Institute in Joliet died of coronavirus, according to health officials.
COVID-19 test center closes at Northlake Walmart
A drive-thru COVID-19 test center in the parking lot of a Northlake Walmart is set to close Friday.
First officer of Joliet Police Department tests positive for COVID-19
The officer works in the department’s investigation division and began showing symptoms last week.
2 charged with robbery during apparent drug sale in Joliet
Nathanial Argueta and Knayree Fateen, both 18 years old, are each charged with one count of aggravated robbery and one count of aggravated battery.
Body of Joliet man found at Rockdale dam
State troopers responded about 9 a.m. to the Brandon Lock in the 1100 block of Brandon Road to investigate a call of a body found in the water.
Archdiocese of Chicago, Joliet Diocese won’t hold public events for Palm Sunday, Holy Week, Easter
The Archdiocese of Chicago and the Diocese of Joliet have canceled public celebrations of Palm Sunday, Holy Week, Chrism Mass and Easter as restrictions on public gatherings continue amid an outbreak of COVID-19.
Joliet man charged with domestic stabbing
Troy Junior Williams, 46, is charged with one count of aggravated domestic battery and two counts of aggravated battery.
Man charged in connection to Joliet shooting
Ramones was ordered held on $2 million bail, according to Will County court records.
Man charged with Joliet double murder
Tracy Williams, 45, and Bernard H. Marble, 53, were both found with gunshot wounds inside the vehicle.