Massive fire breaks out at Joliet area facility; firefighter hurt in roof collapse
A large fire broke out at a manufacturing facility Monday morning in Joliet, leaving one firefighter injured.
Route 66 turns 100: Illinois gears up for 2026 centennial celebration
Getting your kicks on Route 66 will be a popular activity in 2026, as the iconic road from Chicago to Los Angeles celebrates its centennial.
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.
Woman, 77, dies in Joliet crash
A woman was killed and two others were injured in a crash Wednesday morning in Joliet.
Joliet soldier killed in Lithuania honored by congresswoman: ‘An extraordinary hero’
Rep. Lauren Underwood honored Sgt. Jose Duenez Jr., who was one of four American soldiers found dead in Lithuania last month.
Joliet West student diagnosed with tuberculosis, weeks after Waukegan case
A second suburban Chicago high school has reported a case of tuberculosis. Here's what we know.
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.
Army identifies 3 American soldiers who died in Lithuanian swamp: 'Simply devastating'
Officials have released the identities of three of the four U.S. soldiers found dead in Lithuania.
Joliet man charged with sex trafficking in Cook County, sheriff says
A Joliet man was arrested and charged in connection with a commercial sex trafficking operation in Cook County last week.
Chicago area sex offender took photos of boys at pool, police say
A convicted child sex offender allegedly took photos of high school-age males at a pool in southwest suburban Joliet.
