Joliet Public Library cancels Star Wars Day after 10 years
Bad news Star Wars fans: you'll have one less convention to attend next year.
Bad news Star Wars fans: you'll have one less convention to attend next year.
Bears recognize Lockport Township's George Czart as High School Coach of the Year
Lockport Township HS head coach George Czart joins Good Day Chicago to talk about being nominated by the Bears for the Don Shula NFL High School Coach of the Year award.
Lockport Township HS head coach George Czart joins Good Day Chicago to talk about being nominated by the Bears for the Don Shula NFL High School Coach of the Year award.
Joliet junior college baseball player announces he's cancer free
Back in September, FOX 32 told you about a Joliet junior college baseball player who has been fighting leukemia. Now, months later, Josh Fleming is in remission!
Back in September, FOX 32 told you about a Joliet junior college baseball player who has been fighting leukemia. Now, months later, Josh Fleming is in remission!
Dad caused crash that broke his son's leg - then he dumped his son in a store and took off, police say
A suburban dad caused a car crash that broke his son's leg – then dumped the kid in a store and took off, police said.
A suburban dad caused a car crash that broke his son's leg – then dumped the kid in a store and took off, police said.
Will County woman, 53, sentenced to over 5 years for directing teen boy to send sexually explicit photos
'ONGOING PATTERN OF CRIMINAL ACTIVITY': A 53-year-old Will County woman has been sentenced to over five years in federal prison for engaging in sexual conduct with a 14-year-old boy and directing him to send her sexually explicit images of himself.
'ONGOING PATTERN OF CRIMINAL ACTIVITY': A 53-year-old Will County woman has been sentenced to over five years in federal prison for engaging in sexual conduct with a 14-year-old boy and directing him to send her sexually explicit images of himself.
Safe Santa: Old St. Nick in a snow globe amid COVID concerns
Suburban Plainfield is playing it safe this Christmas when it comes to Santa and the kids.
Suburban Plainfield is playing it safe this Christmas when it comes to Santa and the kids.
Suburban band director to march in Rose Parade
A local band director will be marching in the Rose Parade this year!
A local band director will be marching in the Rose Parade this year!
Man arrested after Will County deputies find cocaine, meth and fentanyl in false compartment of vehicle
In a false compartment within the vehicle, deputies found 13 bundles of methamphetamine totaling 8,587 grams, 2 containers of fentanyl pills totaling 1,950 grams, 8 bundles of cocaine totaling 8,800 grams and multiple cell phones.
In a false compartment within the vehicle, deputies found 13 bundles of methamphetamine totaling 8,587 grams, 2 containers of fentanyl pills totaling 1,950 grams, 8 bundles of cocaine totaling 8,800 grams and multiple cell phones.
ICU beds become harder to find in Illinois as COVID infections spread
The state's “Region 7” area, which covers southern Cook County, plus Will, Grundy, and Kankakee counties, had just eight ICU beds available as of Dec. 2.
The state's “Region 7” area, which covers southern Cook County, plus Will, Grundy, and Kankakee counties, had just eight ICU beds available as of Dec. 2.
Wilmington man charged with robbing PNC Bank in Joliet
A Wilmington man was arrested Friday for allegedly robbing a PNC Bank earlier in the day.
A Wilmington man was arrested Friday for allegedly robbing a PNC Bank earlier in the day.
Plainfield man charged after pushing car dealership employee who was dressed as Santa
Peter Steinys went to the Joliet Police Department and told officers that he pushed an employee who was dressed as Santa because the employee bumped into him with his Santa belly.
Peter Steinys went to the Joliet Police Department and told officers that he pushed an employee who was dressed as Santa because the employee bumped into him with his Santa belly.
Man shot dead in Crest Hill
The man, 29, was found by police near Elizabeth Court and Ingalls Avenue before 1 a.m.
The man, 29, was found by police near Elizabeth Court and Ingalls Avenue before 1 a.m.
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.
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.
Frankfort fire: One found dead in the blaze
A person was found dead in a suburban Frankfort home after a large fire Thursday morning, according to the Frankfort Fire Protection District.
A person was found dead in a suburban Frankfort home after a large fire Thursday morning, according to the Frankfort Fire Protection District.
Veterans Affairs employees from Chicago allegedly pocketed cash from vendors
Andrew Lee is charged with one count of wire fraud, and Kimberly Dyson is charged with one count of conspiracy to commit bribery, and four counts of bribery.
Andrew Lee is charged with one count of wire fraud, and Kimberly Dyson is charged with one count of conspiracy to commit bribery, and four counts of bribery.
Joliet cop injured, suspect shot in Wendy's drive-thru
Police said while they were trying to do a traffic stop on a suspect, that suspect pinned an officer against another car and thus officers opened fire.
Police said while they were trying to do a traffic stop on a suspect, that suspect pinned an officer against another car and thus officers opened fire.
Joliet police officer injured, suspect shot during traffic stop at suburban Wendy's
Police said while they were trying to do a traffic stop on a suspect, that suspect pinned an officer against another car and thus officers opened fire.
Police said while they were trying to do a traffic stop on a suspect, that suspect pinned an officer against another car and thus officers opened fire.
State police will be doing special patrols on I-90 and I-355 over Thanksgiving weekend
Driving in the suburbs of Chicago over Thanksgiving weekend? State troopers will be looking for people who are driving drunk or not wearing their seatbelts.
Driving in the suburbs of Chicago over Thanksgiving weekend? State troopers will be looking for people who are driving drunk or not wearing their seatbelts.
State trooper struck by drunk driver while assisting crash on I-55 near suburban Romeoville
An Illinois State trooper’s vehicle was struck by a drunk driver Sunday morning, while he was assisting with a traffic stop on Interstate 55 near west suburban Romeoville.
An Illinois State trooper’s vehicle was struck by a drunk driver Sunday morning, while he was assisting with a traffic stop on Interstate 55 near west suburban Romeoville.
Joliet Police Department hosts food drive
Tis the season to give back, and one suburban police department is doing just that.
Tis the season to give back, and one suburban police department is doing just that.