Joliet launches 'Community Emergency Response Team' to prepare for natural disasters
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Joliet has launched a new Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program with 35 residents in training to handle emergencies like fires, building collapses, and natural disasters.

Joliet launches CERT program, preparing residents for disasters

As severe weather continues to increase in frequency and intensity, local emergency management agencies are looking for creative ways to be prepared.

City of Joliet launches CERT program, preparing residents for disasters
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As severe weather continues to increase in frequency and intensity, local emergency management agencies are looking for creative ways to be prepared.

Woman, 77, dies in Joliet crash

A woman was killed and two others were injured in a crash Wednesday morning in Joliet.

Joliet man charged with choking wife: police

A Joliet man was arrested early Wednesday morning after allegedly attacking his wife.

Plainfield man arrested after Joliet police standoff, shelter-in-place order

A Plainfield man was arrested and released with a notice to appear after a threat of violence at a home on Joliet’s far west side prompted a police response and a shelter-in-place request for nearby residents and schools. 

Joliet West High school simulates gas explosion, response
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FOX 32's Gabriella Premus heads over to Joliet West High School as they undergo safety preparations for a gas explosion incident.

Chicagoland tornado count: 8 twisters confirmed after severe storms

The National Weather Service has confirmed that eight tornadoes touched down across the Chicagoland area on Wednesday as powerful storms swept through the region.

Severe storms leave trail of damage across Chicagoland

Severe weather tore through Chicagoland on Wednesday, toppling trees, damaging homes, and flipping vehicles.