Joliet Slammers aim to set world record with helicopter hot dog drop
The Joliet Slammers are mixing baseball with spectacle as they attempt to break the world record for most hot dogs dropped by a helicopter in one hour, turning a quirky idea into a fan-favorite event.
The Joliet Slammers are mixing baseball with spectacle as they attempt to break the world record for most hot dogs dropped by a helicopter in one hour, turning a quirky idea into a fan-favorite event.
Crash during reported ICE arrest in Joliet sparks questions from lawmaker
Reports of a crash during an ICE raid in Joliet this month prompted questions from a local congresswoman.
Reports of a crash during an ICE raid in Joliet this month prompted questions from a local congresswoman.
Illinois deputies believe Joliet Township business break-ins are connected
Deputies are investigating two business break-ins that happened minutes apart in Chicago's southwest suburbs early Wednesday.
Deputies are investigating two business break-ins that happened minutes apart in Chicago's southwest suburbs early Wednesday.
Father, son drowned in Lake Michigan: Indiana officials
A Chicago-area father and son drowned in Lake Michigan on Saturday, according to Indiana Conservation Officers.
A Chicago-area father and son drowned in Lake Michigan on Saturday, according to Indiana Conservation Officers.
Joliet soldier killed in Lithuania to be honored with street dedication in hometown
Joliet will dedicate a street in honor of Army Sgt. Jose Dueñez Jr., the Joliet native killed in Lithuania earlier this year.
Joliet will dedicate a street in honor of Army Sgt. Jose Dueñez Jr., the Joliet native killed in Lithuania earlier this year.
Joliet woman charged after elderly dog dies from heat stroke, police say
A Joliet woman is facing a felony charge after her elderly dog was found in severe distress from heat exposure and later euthanized, authorities said.
A Joliet woman is facing a felony charge after her elderly dog was found in severe distress from heat exposure and later euthanized, authorities said.
Previously convicted felon arrested in connection to shooting of 5-year-old: Joliet police
A Joliet man, previously convicted of a felony, has been arrested in connection to the shooting of a 5-year-old.
A Joliet man, previously convicted of a felony, has been arrested in connection to the shooting of a 5-year-old.
Teen shot, wounded 3 others in Joliet, police say
A teen boy was accused of shooting three other teens in southwest suburban Joliet early Sunday.
A teen boy was accused of shooting three other teens in southwest suburban Joliet early Sunday.
Joliet apartment complex shooting: 2 charged in exchange of gunfire
Two men have been charged in connection with a shooting outside a Joliet apartment complex last week that left each other and another man wounded.
Two men have been charged in connection with a shooting outside a Joliet apartment complex last week that left each other and another man wounded.
Joliet head-on crash leaves 1 dead, 2 critically hurt, police say
A head-on crash in southwest suburban Joliet on Saturday evening left one person dead and two others critically injured.
A head-on crash in southwest suburban Joliet on Saturday evening left one person dead and two others critically injured.
3 shot in Joliet apartment complex
Three men were hospitalized after a shooting Thursday night outside the Riverwalk Homes Apartments in Joliet, authorities said.
Three men were hospitalized after a shooting Thursday night outside the Riverwalk Homes Apartments in Joliet, authorities said.
Fire chief rescues family from balcony during Joliet apartment blaze that injured 7: officials
A fire at a Joliet apartment building Tuesday morning left seven people injured and displaced several residents, officials said.
A fire at a Joliet apartment building Tuesday morning left seven people injured and displaced several residents, officials said.
Fire chief rescues family from balcony during Joliet apartment blaze that injured 7: officials
A fire at a Joliet apartment building Tuesday morning left seven people injured and displaced several residents, officials said.
A fire at a Joliet apartment building Tuesday morning left seven people injured and displaced several residents, officials said.
Joliet shooting: 2 teens arrested after traffic stop
Two men were arrested after a shooting in Joliet Saturday night that left two teens with gunshot wounds, according to police.
Two men were arrested after a shooting in Joliet Saturday night that left two teens with gunshot wounds, according to police.
Boy, 15, charged in fatal shooting of 13-year-old in Joliet alley
A 15-year-old has been charged with murder in the shooting of a 13-year-old in Chicago's southwest suburbs.
A 15-year-old has been charged with murder in the shooting of a 13-year-old in Chicago's southwest suburbs.
Best places to live in Illinois revealed in new ranking
U.S. News & World Report released a list of the best places to live in Illinois, a ranking of 22 cities evaluated for quality of life, value, desirability, job market strength and migration trends.
U.S. News & World Report released a list of the best places to live in Illinois, a ranking of 22 cities evaluated for quality of life, value, desirability, job market strength and migration trends.
13-year-old boy shot and killed in Joliet alley, police say
A 13-year-old boy is dead after being shot Monday afternoon in an alley in Joliet, according to police.
A 13-year-old boy is dead after being shot Monday afternoon in an alley in Joliet, according to police.
New Chicago water project aims to bring Lake Michigan water to SW suburbs
Chicago area officials marked the start of the construction of infrastructure necessary to eventually provide Lake Michigan water to about a quarter of a million residents in six southwest suburban communities.
Chicago area officials marked the start of the construction of infrastructure necessary to eventually provide Lake Michigan water to about a quarter of a million residents in six southwest suburban communities.
Construction begins on Chicago project to send Lake Michigan water to southwest suburbs
Chicago area officials marked the start of the construction of infrastructure necessary to eventually provide Lake Michigan water to about a quarter of a million residents in six southwest suburban communities.
Chicago area officials marked the start of the construction of infrastructure necessary to eventually provide Lake Michigan water to about a quarter of a million residents in six southwest suburban communities.
Construction begins on Chicago project to send Lake Michigan water to southwest suburbs
Construction on a project to send Lake Michigan water from Chicago to southwest suburban communities is set to begin.
Construction on a project to send Lake Michigan water from Chicago to southwest suburban communities is set to begin.