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.

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.