Man secretly recorded Joliet woman for 2 years, police say

A 62-year-old man was accused of allegedly secretly recording a woman in her southwest suburban home for two years.

Joliet Bishop Ronald Hicks to be installed as New York’s 11th archbishop

Ronald Hicks is set to be installed Friday as the 11th archbishop of New York in a ceremony at the revered St. Patrick’s Cathedral in Manhattan where dignitaries and laypeople from all walks of life are expected to gather and celebrate.

Two-alarm fire damages commercial building in Joliet

Joliet firefighters battled a two-alarm fire on Thursday afternoon, according to officials.

Shelter-in-place lifted after Joliet police arrest man on gun, drug charges

A Joliet man was detained during a search warrant on Thursday in Joliet. Due to an abundance of caution, Joliet police ordered a shelter in place for nearby residents as well as a nearby school. 

Family sues Joliet after police officer searches 12-year-old girl during traffic stop

The family of a 12-year-old girl filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against the City of Joliet and the Joliet Police Department, alleging the child was unlawfully searched by a male police officer during a routine traffic stop.

Woman arrested after attacking officers, refusing to leave Joliet bar, police say

A 26-year-old Joliet woman is jailed after attacking police officers and resisting arrest following an early-morning disturbance at a local bar, authorities said.

Chicago-area hospitals welcome first babies of 2026

As the clock struck midnight and 2026 officially began, several Chicago-area families were already welcoming brand-new additions to start the New Year.