Shorewood fire under control, shelter-in-place lifted
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A large fire at a farm supply store in south suburban Shorewood released toxic smoke into the air Tuesday morning, prompting authorities to order residents to find shelter.

Shorewood police adding officers to local schools after Texas shooting
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Shorewood police said they are adding officers to area schools to provide a little extra comfort and security following the Texas school shooting Tuesday.

Suburban Chicago lifeguards honored for saving woman who collapsed during water aerobics class in Joliet

The Red Cross said that last June, Marge Bell collapsed while doing water aerobics at the Inwood Athletic Club in Joliet. Lifeguards Julia Castillo and Cole Kics got Bell out of the water, and together with Aquatics Superintendent Lauren Ryan, started CPR.

2 men killed in police shootings in Chicago's south suburbs
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A man was shot and killed after police responded to a Shorewood motel Monday night ? the second police shooting in the southwest suburbs in four hours.

Oswego man killed in shootout with Shorewood police at motel — second police shooting in southwest suburbs

An individual contacted 911, and requested that EMTs respond to his location at the La Quinta Inn in Shorewood. The caller then hung up. The dispatcher called the person back and asked the caller questions as to why he needed medical assistance. The caller then told the dispatcher that “he did not want to wait there all day.”

High-speed chase involving Chicago carjacking suspect ends on I-55 in Shorewood
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There was a crazy scene on multiple interstates Wednesday afternoon as Illinois State Police pursued a car wanted in connection to a carjacking in Chicago.

Joliet financial advisor indicted on federal charges of swindling clients out of $778,000

Ronald Molo allegedly used that money to buy a Cadillac XT5 and GMC Yukon; pay the mortgage for himself and relatives; pay for home remodeling; buy lottery tickets; go shopping; travel; and to pay family members.

Minooka man charged with grabbing WGN reporter

A man who allegedly grabbed a WGN reporter during a live broadcast Saturday evening is now facing charges.