World’s first-ever Dairy Queen in Joliet gets major makeover
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The very first Dairy Queen location in Joliet has undergone a major renovation. FOX Chicago’s Jake Hamilton takes viewers inside the historic site and showcases what it will soon offer the public.

McDonald’s celebrates America 250 with its largest-ever fried apple pie in Joliet | ChicagoLIVE
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McDonald’s is celebrating America 250 with the return of its fried apple pies and the debut of its largest-ever pie in Joliet. McDonald’s owner-operator John Carnagio shares details with ChicagoLIVE.

Joliet man faces DUI, battery charges after fatal dirt bike collision

A Joliet man is facing DUI and battery charges after a crash that killed a 17-year-old dirt bike rider Monday night and he allegedly assaulted another rider at the scene.

World’s first Dairy Queen building joins Joliet museum collection
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The Joliet Area Historical Museum has acquired the building that housed the world’s first Dairy Queen, which opened June 22, 1940, in Joliet, Illinois. 

Inside look at ComEd's Command Center ahead of more severe weather

ComEd is activating its Command Center and staging crews ahead of Wednesday's expected severe weather. Here's how the utility is preparing.

Thousands across Illinois still without power ahead of more storms
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The pressure is on to restore power across the state before more storms roll in tonight. Fox Chicago's Kasey Chronis talks the latest updates from ComEd.

Four sports cars stolen from Joliet hotels during Hot Rod Power Tour

Four sports cars were stolen, and several others were damaged at two Joliet-area hotels early Tuesday morning in what police believe may be a targeted crime tied to a major car event.

Stolen luxury vehicles spark investigation in Joliet | ChicagoLIVE
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Joliet Police Sgt. Dwayne English joins ChicagoLIVE to bring the latest on several high-end vehicles part of the Hot Rod Power Tour that were found stolen and damaged Tuesday morning.

Hot Rod Power Tour rolls into Joliet to celebrate Route 66
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Thousands of classic cars and trucks are arriving at Route 66 Raceway in Joliet as the Hot Rod Power Tour kicks off, celebrating the history of Route 66 and bringing car enthusiasts together from across the country.

Man accused of placing skimming device at Joliet supermarket: police

Joliet Police are searching for a man who allegedly attached a skimming device to a credit card machine at a local supermarket.