Joliet mourns fallen Army Staff Sgt. Jose Due?ez Jr. at funeral
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The Joliet community honored Army Staff Sgt. Jose Due?ez Jr. with a funeral service Friday morning at Word of Life Church in Crest Hill.

Funeral to be held today for Army SSG. Jose Due�ez Jr.
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People are gathering Friday morning to say a final goodbye to U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Jose Due�ez Jr., a local soldier who died during a mission in Lithuania last month.

Army Staff Sgt. Jose Dueñez Jr. funeral: Community mourns fallen U.S. soldier

People gathered Friday morning to say a final goodbye to U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Jose Dueñez Jr., a local soldier who died during a mission in Lithuania last month.

Visitation held in Joliet for fallen Army Staff Sgt. Jose Duenez Jr.
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Flags across the state of Illinois remain at half-staff in honor of Army Staff Sergeant Jose Duenez Jr. He and three other U.S. soldiers were killed during tactical training exercises in Lithuania last month.

Man critically injured after being hit by car while crossing street in Joliet

A 56-year-old man is hospitalized with serious injuries after he was struck by a vehicle while crossing the street in Joliet Wednesday night, authorities said.

Body of fallen soldier returns home to Joliet
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Raised in Joliet, Army Staff Sergeant Jose Duenez Jr. was assigned to the 3rd Infantry Division out of Fort Stewart in Georgia.

Joliet crash leaves 2 seriously hurt, police say

A two-car crash in southwest suburban Joliet left both drivers hospitalized with serious injuries on Monday morning.

Crews battle fire at Joliet facility
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A large fire broke out at a manufacturing facility Monday morning in Joliet.

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.

Route 66 turns 100: Illinois gears up for centennial celebration
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Joliet is celebrating the past, present, and future of Illinois' iconic Route 66. As one of the original highways in the U.S. numbered system, it will mark its 100th anniversary next year. The historic route begins in Chicago.

Joliet launches 'Community Emergency Response Team' to prepare for natural disasters
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Joliet has launched a new Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program with 35 residents in training to handle emergencies like fires, building collapses, and natural disasters.

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.

City of Joliet launches CERT program, preparing residents for disasters
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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.