Boil order issued in Plainfield after E. coli found in water supply

An urgent alert in suburban Plainfield: E. coli was found in the water supply. The entire town is now under a boil order.

Boil order issued in Plainfield over E. Coli concerns
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An urgent alert in suburban Plainfield: E. coli was found in the water supply. The entire town is now under a boil order.

Body pulled from Des Plaines River in Joliet: police

The body of a man was pulled from the Des Plaines River Friday morning in southwest suburban Joliet.

Man's body pulled from Des Plaines River in Joliet
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The body of a man was pulled from the Des Plaines River Friday morning in southwest suburban Joliet.

Plainfield man found guilty of child sex abuse

A 47-year-old man was found guilty Thursday of aggravated criminal sexual abuse of a child.

Illinois AG launches investigation into Joliet Police Department

Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced Wednesday an investigation looking for "unlawful policing" in the Joliet Police Department.

Illinois Attorney General investigating Joliet Police Department
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The civil investigation will focus on whether systemic problems exist within the police department regarding its policies, reports and training protocols.

Weather service checking if tornado hit Will County

The National Weather Service said it would send experts to Will County to determine if a tornado swept through during a storm.

Teen skateboarder dies days after Plainfield crash

A teenager who was hit by a truck while riding a skateboard last week in suburban Plainfield has died.

At least 15 Chicago area hospitals over 90% capacity in August, federal data shows

In Chicago and the suburbs, at least 15 hospitals were packed with patients and reporting more than 90% of the beds were taken. One hospital, Silver Cross in New Lenox, was at 100% capacity.

Two men killed when motorcycle hits pedestrian in Will County

After the motorcyclist hit the pedestrian, a woman in an SUV came along and ran over the motorcyclist, dragging his body several feet. She told police she thought she'd hit an animal. She did not stop until her car broke down 12 miles away.