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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Joliet man killed in vehicle crash on I-55 near Bolingbrook
A 22-year-old man of Joliet was killed Sunday in a vehicle crash on Interstate 55 near Bolingbrook, according to preliminary information from Illinois State police.
A 22-year-old man of Joliet was killed Sunday in a vehicle crash on Interstate 55 near Bolingbrook, according to preliminary information from Illinois State police.
Pastors call for resignation of Joliet mayor after video shows him in tussle with black protester
The mayor of Joliet is under fire after viral cellphone video shows him in a skirmish with a young African American man during a protest that turned violent Sunday night.
The mayor of Joliet is under fire after viral cellphone video shows him in a skirmish with a young African American man during a protest that turned violent Sunday night.
Video shows Joliet mayor grab protestor
A video posted to YouTube Monday shows Joliet Mayor Bob O’Dekirk grab a protestor at a demonstration for George Floyd, resulting in a scuffle that ended with two people in police custody.
A video posted to YouTube Monday shows Joliet Mayor Bob O’Dekirk grab a protestor at a demonstration for George Floyd, resulting in a scuffle that ended with two people in police custody.
Storm brings reports of two brief tornado touchdowns, widespread flooding in Chicago and suburbs
A seemingly endless storm led to flooding and brought reports of at least two brief tornado touchdowns in the Chicago area on Sunday.
A seemingly endless storm led to flooding and brought reports of at least two brief tornado touchdowns in the Chicago area on Sunday.
Illinois nursing home hard-hit by COVID-19 now doing much better
“Today the situation has entirely stabilized,” Dr. Stemer said.
“Today the situation has entirely stabilized,” Dr. Stemer said.
Man shot dead is 4th Joliet homicide in a week
Floyd E. Faint Sr. was shot about 4:25 p.m. in the rear of a home in the 700 block of Francis Street.
Floyd E. Faint Sr. was shot about 4:25 p.m. in the rear of a home in the 700 block of Francis Street.
2 killed, 1 wounded in Joliet shooting
Trevael Barefield, 18, was shot to death in Joliet this weekend.
Trevael Barefield, 18, was shot to death in Joliet this weekend.
Body of Crest Hill man pulled from Des Plaines River in Joliet
Joliet police did not immediately release additional details on the death.
Joliet police did not immediately release additional details on the death.
70% of residents test positive for COVID-19 at South Shore senior home where 10 have died
Ten residents at Symphony South Shore senior home have died from COVID-19, and more than 100 others have tested positive for the disease, according to the senior home’s owner.
Ten residents at Symphony South Shore senior home have died from COVID-19, and more than 100 others have tested positive for the disease, according to the senior home’s owner.
Deadly COVID-19 outbreak at Joliet nursing home likely traced to maintenance worker
Shocking new details have surfaced from the man in charge of the response team at a hard-hit nursing home in Joliet.
Shocking new details have surfaced from the man in charge of the response team at a hard-hit nursing home in Joliet.
Governor Pritzker orders testing requirements at Illinois nursing homes
Many Illinois nursing homes and long-term care facilities are being hit hard by the coronavirus, and now, Governor JB Pritzker is ordering new testing protocols for staff and residents.
Many Illinois nursing homes and long-term care facilities are being hit hard by the coronavirus, and now, Governor JB Pritzker is ordering new testing protocols for staff and residents.
Nursing home workers speak out amid pandemic: 'We are scared'
Thousands of COVID-19 cases and hundreds of deaths are being reported at nursing homes across the country.
Thousands of COVID-19 cases and hundreds of deaths are being reported at nursing homes across the country.
23 people at Joliet nursing home die of COVID-19
A shocking 23 of the Illinois COVID-19 deaths are connected to a Joliet nursing home where 22 residents have died from the virus, along with an employee.
A shocking 23 of the Illinois COVID-19 deaths are connected to a Joliet nursing home where 22 residents have died from the virus, along with an employee.