Joliet man sexually assaulted woman at rest area in Grundy County: police

A female victim said a man, later identified as Williams, battered her and attempted to sexually assault her, but she was able to escape, police said. While ISP troopers were responding to the scene, Williams allegedly sexually assaulted another female at the rest area.

Cows get loose on I-80 after Joliet crash, truck driver charged

One person was critically injured and dozens of cows were loose on Interstate 80 Tuesday afternoon after a truck driver under the influence of drugs crashed in suburban Joliet, according to officials.

Cows roam free after cattle truck crashes on I-80, driver critically injured
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One person was critically injured and numerous cows were loose on Interstate 80 Tuesday afternoon after a crash involving a cattle hauler in suburban Joliet.

Joliet woman charged with fatally crashing into cyclist in Chicago's West Loop

Chicago police said that on Saturday night, Courtney Bertucci was driving a 2008 Jetta eastbound on Madison when she swerved into oncoming traffic. Police said she ran over a 43-year-old man on a bicycle, then took off.

Intoxicated Joliet woman charged with battering her mother-in-law: police

After further investigating, Joliet police say the battery occurred after Kristin Martinez arrived at her mother-in-law's home intoxicated to pick up her children.

Dariuf Jordan: Joliet man charged with shooting at his own son after argument

Joliet Police said that Dariuf Jordan, 56, had fired a handgun after getting into an argument with his adult son. The son had left and then come back to get something. Jordan allegedly threatened to kill him and then fired one round towards the closed apartment door, hitting the door frame, police said.

Joliet man charged with pinning police officer with vehicle

A Joliet man is facing charges after pinning an officer with a car and leading police on a chase in the southwest suburb.

Human remains found in Joliet near Des Plaines River
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Workers discovered possible human remains the south bank of the river around 8:28 a.m. on the property of Zenith Energy Terminals at 1035 W. Laraway Road, according to Joliet police.