Shorewood police add officers at schools for extra security, comfort after Texas school shooting
There are no threats at any local schools here, but Shorewood police are adding officers for a little extra security and comfort.
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.
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.”
Chicago carjacking suspect leads Illinois State Police on chase across several expressways
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.
Mass shooting at Halloween party in Joliet Township leaves 2 dead, over a dozen wounded
Over a dozen people were wounded and two people were killed after two gunman opened fire at a Halloween party in Joliet Township.
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.