'He set an example every day': Body of fallen soldier returns home to Joliet
The return of a fallen U.S. soldier who hails from Joliet made for an emotional day on Tuesday.
The return of a fallen U.S. soldier who hails from Joliet made for an emotional day on Tuesday.
Body of fallen soldier returns home to Joliet
Raised in Joliet, Army Staff Sergeant Jose Duenez Jr. was assigned to the 3rd Infantry Division out of Fort Stewart in Georgia.
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.
A two-car crash in southwest suburban Joliet left both drivers hospitalized with serious injuries on Monday morning.
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.
A large fire broke out at a manufacturing facility Monday morning in Joliet, leaving one firefighter injured.
Firefighter injured while battling massive blaze at Joliet manufacturing plant
A large fire broke out at a manufacturing facility Monday morning in Joliet, leaving one firefighter injured.
A large fire broke out at a manufacturing facility Monday morning in Joliet, leaving one firefighter injured.
Crews battle fire at Joliet facility
A large fire broke out at a manufacturing facility Monday morning in Joliet.
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.
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
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 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
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 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.
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
As severe weather continues to increase in frequency and intensity, local emergency management agencies are looking for creative ways to be prepared.
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.
A woman was killed and two others were injured in a crash Wednesday morning in Joliet.
Second tuberculosis case confirmed at suburban Chicago high school, expert weighs in
A second suburban Chicago high school has reported a case of tuberculosis.
A second suburban Chicago high school has reported a case of tuberculosis.
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.
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.
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.
A Joliet man was arrested early Wednesday morning after allegedly attacking his wife.
Joliet father killed in military training accident in Lithuania
A Joliet father is among four Army soldiers killed in a training accident in Lithuania.
A Joliet father is among four Army soldiers killed in a training accident in Lithuania.
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.
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.
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.
A Joliet man was arrested and charged in connection with a commercial sex trafficking operation in Cook County last week.


















