Auto manufacturing plant coming to Joliet, bringing over 700 jobs
Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Friday the Lion Electric Company will open its first United States automobile manufacturing plant in Joliet.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Friday the Lion Electric Company will open its first United States automobile manufacturing plant in Joliet.
Suburban family loses three, from three generations, to COVID
A grandmother, her daughter and her grandson all died within a week of one another and are sharing their story while asking the public to take COVID seriously.
A grandmother, her daughter and her grandson all died within a week of one another and are sharing their story while asking the public to take COVID seriously.
Former Joliet teacher accused of grooming a child was in charge of school's Twitter account
A Joliet teacher accused of grooming a child has not yet been arrested, but FOX 32 has learned that he was actually in charge of his school’s Twitter account.
A Joliet teacher accused of grooming a child has not yet been arrested, but FOX 32 has learned that he was actually in charge of his school’s Twitter account.
Man, 25, charged with burglary after allegedly breaking into Frankfort apartment
A 25-year-old man has been charged for allegedly breaking into an apartment in suburban Frankfort.
A 25-year-old man has been charged for allegedly breaking into an apartment in suburban Frankfort.
Aurora, 6 other Illinois cities named 'most diverse' in America: study
Aurora has been named one of the most diverse cities in America, according to a recent national study.
Aurora has been named one of the most diverse cities in America, according to a recent national study.
Lovin' Local: Eich's Sports in Plainfield
Derek and Tracy Mueller talk about how their business has adapted to the pandemic.
Derek and Tracy Mueller talk about how their business has adapted to the pandemic.
Joliet teacher accused of grooming minor expected to turn himself in today
FOX 32's Joanie Lum reports...
FOX 32's Joanie Lum reports...
Illinois seeing lack of interest in getting COVID-19 vaccine
As demand for the COVID-19 vaccine continues to decrease, there are now some changes happening at the state's mass vaccination sites.
As demand for the COVID-19 vaccine continues to decrease, there are now some changes happening at the state's mass vaccination sites.
Former Joliet Catholic school teacher expected to turn himself in on child grooming charges
A former Joliet Catholic school teacher is expected to turn himself in to police when he's released from the hospital.
A former Joliet Catholic school teacher is expected to turn himself in to police when he's released from the hospital.
Police say Joliet Catholic school teacher plans to surrender on child grooming charges
A former suburban Catholic school teacher is expected to turn himself in to police after being released from the hospital, which could be as soon as Tuesday, sources tell FOX 32 News.
A former suburban Catholic school teacher is expected to turn himself in to police after being released from the hospital, which could be as soon as Tuesday, sources tell FOX 32 News.
Thunderstorms heading for Chicago and suburbs Monday afternoon and evening
Some of the storms could bring damaging winds and large hail. The National Weather Service said the severe risk exists across the Chicago area, but the most likely spots for the worst storms are south of I-88 in areas including Aurora, Naperville, Bolingbrook, Orland Park, Oak Lawn, Hammond and the south side of Chicago.
Some of the storms could bring damaging winds and large hail. The National Weather Service said the severe risk exists across the Chicago area, but the most likely spots for the worst storms are south of I-88 in areas including Aurora, Naperville, Bolingbrook, Orland Park, Oak Lawn, Hammond and the south side of Chicago.
Sunday will be warm, but less windy with chance of rain overnight into Monday
Sunday's temperatures in the Chicago area are expected to be in the upper 70s and low 80s. It is going to be less windy on Sunday in Cook, Will, Kane, Kankakee, DuPage and Lake counties than it was on Saturday.
Sunday's temperatures in the Chicago area are expected to be in the upper 70s and low 80s. It is going to be less windy on Sunday in Cook, Will, Kane, Kankakee, DuPage and Lake counties than it was on Saturday.
Former Catholic school teacher accused of inappropriately communicating with boy now hospitalized
Jeremy M. Hylka is facing charges of traveling to meet a child and grooming. He was a teacher at Joliet Catholic Academy, St. Joseph Catholic School in Lockport as well as St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church and the Cathedral of St. Raymond Nonnatus. He also volunteered at St. Jude Catholic Church in New Lenox from 2014 to 2015.
Jeremy M. Hylka is facing charges of traveling to meet a child and grooming. He was a teacher at Joliet Catholic Academy, St. Joseph Catholic School in Lockport as well as St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church and the Cathedral of St. Raymond Nonnatus. He also volunteered at St. Jude Catholic Church in New Lenox from 2014 to 2015.
3 injured in Joliet crash
Three people were injured, one of them seriously, in a wrong-way crash in southwest suburban Joliet.
Three people were injured, one of them seriously, in a wrong-way crash in southwest suburban Joliet.
Joliet teacher fired after being accused of 'inappropriately communicating with a teenage boy'
Joliet police have issued an arrest warrant for a former Catholic school teacher accused of inappropriately communicating with a teenage boy.
Joliet police have issued an arrest warrant for a former Catholic school teacher accused of inappropriately communicating with a teenage boy.
Joliet teacher accused of inappropriate communication with minor
Community groups in Joliet are accusing a teacher of inappropriately communicating with a teenage?boy.
Community groups in Joliet are accusing a teacher of inappropriately communicating with a teenage?boy.
Big warm-up on Monday and Tuesday, with showers and thunderstorms ahead
On Monday, high temperatures in the Chicago area will reach 70 to 79 degrees. (It'll be cooler by the lake.) Tuesday will be breezy and summer-like, with high temperatures in the 80 to 84 degree range.
On Monday, high temperatures in the Chicago area will reach 70 to 79 degrees. (It'll be cooler by the lake.) Tuesday will be breezy and summer-like, with high temperatures in the 80 to 84 degree range.
Bobcat sighting in Will County draws attention to elusive creatures
Becky Blankenship, wildlife biologist for the Will County Forest Preserve, talks about the increase in bobcat sightings across Illinois.
Becky Blankenship, wildlife biologist for the Will County Forest Preserve, talks about the increase in bobcat sightings across Illinois.
Bobcat captured on game camera in Will County nature preserve
A big cat is causing some excitement in suburban Will County.
A big cat is causing some excitement in suburban Will County.
Bobcat spotted in Will County nature preserve
A male bobcat was caught on a game camera at the Sand Ridge Savanna Nature Preserve earlier this month.
A male bobcat was caught on a game camera at the Sand Ridge Savanna Nature Preserve earlier this month.