World’s first Dairy Queen building joins Joliet museum collection
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.
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.
ComEd is activating its Command Center and staging crews ahead of Wednesday's expected severe weather. Here's how the utility is preparing.
Joliet shooting: Police search for suspect after man, woman wounded at apartment complex
Joliet police are searching for a suspect after a man and woman were shot Monday afternoon at an apartment complex. Here's what we know.
Joliet police are searching for a suspect after a man and woman were shot Monday afternoon at an apartment complex. Here's what we know.
Thousands across Illinois still without power ahead of more storms
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.
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.
Heavy storm damage, downed trees reported in Joliet after severe weather
Several large, downed trees and businesses are without power in Joliet after strong storms passed through on Wednesday.
Several large, downed trees and businesses are without power in Joliet after strong storms passed through on Wednesday.
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.
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.
Joliet polce are investigating a sports car heist
Four sports cars were stolen in Joliet, according to police. Lesile Moreno has the latest.
Four sports cars were stolen in Joliet, according to police. Lesile Moreno has the latest.
Stolen luxury vehicles spark investigation in Joliet | ChicagoLIVE
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.
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 vehicles stolen, damaged at Joliet hotels; Corvette recovered after Dolton crash
Several vehicles taking part in the 2026 Hot Rod Power Tour were stolen or damaged in Joliet early Tuesday morning. A Corvette was later recovered after a crash in Dolton.
Several vehicles taking part in the 2026 Hot Rod Power Tour were stolen or damaged in Joliet early Tuesday morning. A Corvette was later recovered after a crash in Dolton.
Hot Rod Power Tour rolls into Joliet to celebrate Route 66
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.
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.
Suburban Chicago teen allegedly planned shooting at elementary school, family member pinned him down
A family member stopped a teen who was heading to a suburban Chicago elementary school with a gun on the last day of classes, authorities said.
A family member stopped a teen who was heading to a suburban Chicago elementary school with a gun on the last day of classes, authorities said.
Joliet teen charged with murder of teen in fatal apartment stabbing: police
A 17-year-old boy has been charged in the stabbing death of another 17-year-old boy earlier this month, according to Joliet police.
A 17-year-old boy has been charged in the stabbing death of another 17-year-old boy earlier this month, according to Joliet police.
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.
Joliet Police are searching for a man who allegedly attached a skimming device to a credit card machine at a local supermarket.
1 killed, another injured in I-80 wrong-way crash in Joliet, ISP says
One person was killed and another injured in a wrong-way crash on Interstate 80 in Joliet on Monday morning.
One person was killed and another injured in a wrong-way crash on Interstate 80 in Joliet on Monday morning.
Teen charged after 13-year-old boy shot and critically injured in Joliet, police say
A teen has been charged after another 13-year-old boy was shot and injured inside a home in southwest suburban Joliet on Monday afternoon.
A teen has been charged after another 13-year-old boy was shot and injured inside a home in southwest suburban Joliet on Monday afternoon.
Chicagoland data center boom raises new questions about Lake Michigan water use
Could Chicagoland's data center boom strain water supplies? Residents and farmers are raising concerns.
Could Chicagoland's data center boom strain water supplies? Residents and farmers are raising concerns.
Data center boom in Chicago area raises new questions about Lake Michigan water use
Could Chicagoland's data center boom strain water supplies? Residents and farmers are raising concerns.
Could Chicagoland's data center boom strain water supplies? Residents and farmers are raising concerns.
Joliet man charged with murder after calling 911 on himself: police
An argument led to a fatal shooting in Joliet on Friday and the gunman calling 911 before being arrested, police said.
An argument led to a fatal shooting in Joliet on Friday and the gunman calling 911 before being arrested, police said.
NHRA winner Jordan Vandergriff previews Route 66 Nationals in Joliet | ChicagoNOW
NHRA Funny Car driver Jordan Vandergriff talks his first career victory and preparation for the Route 66 Nationals.
NHRA Funny Car driver Jordan Vandergriff talks his first career victory and preparation for the Route 66 Nationals.
Joliet man charged with murder in April Bronzeville shooting: police
A Joliet man has been charged with murder after a deadly shooting in Bronzeville last month, according to Chicago police.
A Joliet man has been charged with murder after a deadly shooting in Bronzeville last month, according to Chicago police.