Man charged in connection with homicide in Joliet
Jorge Rosas Jr. remains in custody at Will County Jail and is charged with three counts of first degree murder, aggravated discharge of a firearm and unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon, Joliet police said.
Joliet police sergeant who leaked video of in-custody death arrested
A Joliet police sergeant who leaked a video of a man’s death in custody earlier this year has been arrested on felony charges.
Girl, 2, critically hurt after falling in Joliet pool
A 2-year-old girl was in critical condition after falling into a residential pool Tuesday evening while she and her family visited friends in suburban Joliet.
NASCAR pulls out of Joliet's Chicagoland Speedway
The Chicagoland Speedway hosted Nascar events for more than two decades, but now they are pulling out.
Joliet man shot at deputy, bit his hands during pursuit: sheriff
A man faces an attempted murder charge after allegedly shooting at a Will County sheriff’s deputy and then biting his hands during a foot chase in Joliet early Wednesday.
State trooper seriously injured in I-55 crash near Joliet
An Illinois State trooper was airlifted with serious injuries Wednesday after the trooper’s vehicle was rear-ended on I-55 near Joliet.
Woman charged with shooting husband in Joliet
A woman is accused of shooting her husband Sunday in their home in Joliet.
Man shot during attempted robbery in Joliet
A man was shot during an attempted robbery Saturday in southwest suburban Joliet.
2 killed in shooting at Joliet liquor store
Two men were found shot to death Tuesday at a liquor store in Joliet.
Illinois adds 1,612 cases of coronavirus, 8 additional deaths
New mitigation efforts were announced Monday by Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker and public health officials for Will and Kankakee counties in an effort to the tamp down an increasing number of COVID-19 cases in those areas.
House ‘devastated’ by explosion near Joliet that injured 4
Federal authorities are investigating the cause of a large explosion Sunday afternoon that completely destroyed a home in Joliet township, injuring four people nearby.
Man gets 24 years for slashing ex-girlfriend in Joliet home invasion
A Joliet man has been sentenced to 24 years in prison for breaking into his ex-girlfriend’s home and slashing her and her new boyfriend.
Joliet man gets 15 years for sexually abusing child
A southwest suburban man was sentenced to 15 years in prison for sexually abusing a young relative multiple times over several years.
Family, friends of man who died in Joliet police custody want Illinois AG to investigate
Family and friends of a man who died in Joliet police custody are putting the pressure on Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul as they continue to seek justice. They have written a strong letter and plan to have it on Raoul's desk Monday morning.
Man arrested on drug charges during Joliet traffic stop
A 29-year-old man is facing drug charges after police found meth in his vehicle last week in southwest suburban Joliet.
Joliet police release video of moments leading up to Eric Lurry's death in custody
Under mounting public pressure, the Joliet Police Department on Tuesday released hours of video related to the death of a man in police custody after he allegedly ingested drugs.
2 arrested at peaceful protest honoring man who died in Joliet police custody
There were tense moments in Joliet Sunday afternoon as two men got arrested at a peaceful protest honoring the life of Eric Lurry who died in police custody in January.
Joliet police sergeant who leaked video of man's death in custody placed on desk duty
A Joliet police sergeant was placed on administrative duty after sharing video of a man who died in custody with outside investigators.
1-year-old girl dies in dog attack at July 4th party in Joliet: police
A baby girl died from dog bites early Sunday after a dog got loose in a Joliet home.
700 nurses at Joliet hospital go on strike after contract negotiations fail
More than 700 nurses at Amita Health St. Joseph Medical Center Joliet went on strike Saturday morning after negotiations between the hospital and the nurses union failed to result in a contract.