Joliet mother charged two years after 12-year-old daughter's fentanyl overdose death
More than two years after a 12-year-old girl suffered a fatal drug overdose in a shared bedroom, her mother has been arrested and charged with involuntary manslaughter.
More than two years after a 12-year-old girl suffered a fatal drug overdose in a shared bedroom, her mother has been arrested and charged with involuntary manslaughter.
Joliet man ordered held in custody after fatal shooting of Hammond Walmart employee
A 22-year-old Joliet man accused of shooting and killing a woman inside a Hammond Walmart has been ordered to remain in jail.
A 22-year-old Joliet man accused of shooting and killing a woman inside a Hammond Walmart has been ordered to remain in jail.
Joliet man charged with killing 21-year-old Walmart employee in Hammond
A Joliet man is being held without bail after appearing in court on a murder charge in the fatal shooting of 21-year-old Dakota Norwood, who was working at a Hammond Walmart when she was killed.
A Joliet man is being held without bail after appearing in court on a murder charge in the fatal shooting of 21-year-old Dakota Norwood, who was working at a Hammond Walmart when she was killed.
Joliet man charged with murder in fatal shooting of Chicago woman at Hammond Walmart
Police say Dorian Kevon Robertson faces a murder charge after he shot and killed Dakota Norwood at a Hammond Walmart on Monday.
Police say Dorian Kevon Robertson faces a murder charge after he shot and killed Dakota Norwood at a Hammond Walmart on Monday.
Behind the walls of Old Joliet Prison: A rare look at restricted areas
Old Joliet Prison holds nearly 150 years of dark history, from notorious inmates and executions to cramped cells and the mysterious death of a warden's wife in 1915.
Old Joliet Prison holds nearly 150 years of dark history, from notorious inmates and executions to cramped cells and the mysterious death of a warden's wife in 1915.
Rare access behind the walls of Old Joliet Prison reveals hidden history
FOX Chicago's Kasey Chronis gets rare access to restricted areas of Old Joliet Prison, exploring its notorious inmates, haunting history and the mysterious death of a warden's wife ahead of Halloween.
FOX Chicago's Kasey Chronis gets rare access to restricted areas of Old Joliet Prison, exploring its notorious inmates, haunting history and the mysterious death of a warden's wife ahead of Halloween.
Emergency lane closure on E I-80 in Joliet
The right lane on eastbound Interstate 80 near Center Street, in Joliet, is temporarily closed due to emergency repairs.
The right lane on eastbound Interstate 80 near Center Street, in Joliet, is temporarily closed due to emergency repairs.
Hyundai semi-trailer maker adding 3,750 jobs in Joliet area
The project is the largest job creation commitment for manufacturing in recent Illinois history, according to Gov. J.B. Pritzker's office.
The project is the largest job creation commitment for manufacturing in recent Illinois history, according to Gov. J.B. Pritzker's office.
Woman, pets rescued from house fire in Joliet
A local resident and multiple pets made it out safely after a house caught fire in Joliet on Sunday afternoon.
A local resident and multiple pets made it out safely after a house caught fire in Joliet on Sunday afternoon.
Joliet West mom alleges assistant coach used N-word, white players called opponents monkeys
A Joliet West High School mother is demanding action after her 16-year-old son alleged that an unnamed assistant football coach used the N-word during practice.
A Joliet West High School mother is demanding action after her 16-year-old son alleged that an unnamed assistant football coach used the N-word during practice.
Joliet West mom alleges assistant coach used N-word, white players called opponents monkeys
A Joliet West High School mother is demanding action after her 16-year-old son alleged that an unnamed assistant football coach used the N-word during practice.
A Joliet West High School mother is demanding action after her 16-year-old son alleged that an unnamed assistant football coach used the N-word during practice.
Former Joliet police lieutenant charged with allegedly misusing Flock system
A former Joliet police lieutenant is facing felony charges after an Illinois State Police investigation into allegations that he misused the city’s Flock system.
A former Joliet police lieutenant is facing felony charges after an Illinois State Police investigation into allegations that he misused the city’s Flock system.
Joliet man accused of home burglary, fleeing police while carrying gun
A Joliet man already on pretrial release is facing new charges.
A Joliet man already on pretrial release is facing new charges.
William Shatner brings Star Trek II back to big screen in Joliet
William Shatner, the star of Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan, joins FOX Chicago to talk about bringing the classic film to Joliet, his upcoming Riot Fest heavy metal performance and the lessons he’s learned at 95.
William Shatner, the star of Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan, joins FOX Chicago to talk about bringing the classic film to Joliet, his upcoming Riot Fest heavy metal performance and the lessons he’s learned at 95.
Joliet man dies after being struck by vehicle, declining medical care, police say
A 40-year-old man died Wednesday after he was struck by a vehicle, declined medical care and later was found unresponsive at his Joliet apartment, police said.
A 40-year-old man died Wednesday after he was struck by a vehicle, declined medical care and later was found unresponsive at his Joliet apartment, police said.
Joliet man arrested after apartment shooting leaves victim critically injured, police say
A man was critically injured and another was arrested after a shooting inside a Joliet apartment building Sunday morning, police said.
A man was critically injured and another was arrested after a shooting inside a Joliet apartment building Sunday morning, police said.
Teen dies after falling from abandoned quarry structure in Joliet, police say
A 16-year-old boy has died after falling about 100 feet from an abandoned rock quarry structure in Joliet, authorities said.
A 16-year-old boy has died after falling about 100 feet from an abandoned rock quarry structure in Joliet, authorities said.
Joliet man accused of striking picketer, fleeing officers before downtown crash
A Joliet man is in custody after police say he struck a picketer with his vehicle, fled from officers and crashed into another vehicle and a downtown building Wednesday morning.
A Joliet man is in custody after police say he struck a picketer with his vehicle, fled from officers and crashed into another vehicle and a downtown building Wednesday morning.
NASCAR Chicago Street Race won't return in 2027
NASCAR will not be returning to the streets of downtown Chicago in 2027.
NASCAR will not be returning to the streets of downtown Chicago in 2027.
Investigation finds alleged mistreatment at Illinois prison mental health facility
A joint investigation by The Marshall Project, WBEZ, and the Chicago Sun-Times details alleged mistreatment inside the Joliet Treatment Center, a facility created to provide mental health care for incarcerated people with serious mental illness. Instead, the investigation found patients faced isolation, neglect, and other harmful conditions. The Marshall Project reporter Shannon Heffernan joins us live to discuss the findings.
A joint investigation by The Marshall Project, WBEZ, and the Chicago Sun-Times details alleged mistreatment inside the Joliet Treatment Center, a facility created to provide mental health care for incarcerated people with serious mental illness. Instead, the investigation found patients faced isolation, neglect, and other harmful conditions. The Marshall Project reporter Shannon Heffernan joins us live to discuss the findings.