Joliet Fire Department pitches in with vaccination efforts in the southwest suburb
Jeff Carey, deputy chief of the Joliet Fire Department, talks about how they're working overtime to give thousands of coronavirus vaccinations to the people of the community.
Jeff Carey, deputy chief of the Joliet Fire Department, talks about how they're working overtime to give thousands of coronavirus vaccinations to the people of the community.
State trooper seriously injured in I-55 crash in Joliet
A state trooper was seriously injured after his vehicle was rear-ended while investigating a crash on Interstate 55 in Joliet.
A state trooper was seriously injured after his vehicle was rear-ended while investigating a crash on Interstate 55 in Joliet.
'A beer for Kim': Brewery raises money for mother paralyzed during a carjacking in Aurora
A mother of two who was paralyzed during a carjacking is now getting some help from a southwest suburban brewery.
A mother of two who was paralyzed during a carjacking is now getting some help from a southwest suburban brewery.
Man, 75, dies in Joliet crash
Three people were hurt, one fatally, after a head-on crash Thursday in Joliet in the southwest suburbs.
Three people were hurt, one fatally, after a head-on crash Thursday in Joliet in the southwest suburbs.
Frankfort man facing child pornography charges
A Frankfort man is facing felony charges for allegedly sharing child pornography online.
A Frankfort man is facing felony charges for allegedly sharing child pornography online.
I-80 reopens after semi rolls over near I-355, injuring driver
Interstate 80 reopened Thursday about two hours after a semitrailer rolled over just west of I-355 in New Lenox.
Interstate 80 reopened Thursday about two hours after a semitrailer rolled over just west of I-355 in New Lenox.
Suburban school subs yoga, meditation for traditional PE activities amid pandemic
One suburban school is trying to help students tackle tension amid the coronavirus pandemic.
One suburban school is trying to help students tackle tension amid the coronavirus pandemic.
New Will County call center to help residents schedule vaccine appointments
Nearly two months ago, you could feel the excitement in Will County as the COVID-19 vaccine arrived at Silver Cross Hospital. But now, for some, patience to get the shot is wearing thin.
Nearly two months ago, you could feel the excitement in Will County as the COVID-19 vaccine arrived at Silver Cross Hospital. But now, for some, patience to get the shot is wearing thin.
Local students say remote learning is taking a toll on mental health
With bedrooms replacing classrooms for nearly one year, local students say they are struggling in so many ways.
With bedrooms replacing classrooms for nearly one year, local students say they are struggling in so many ways.
Much of Joliet under boil order after water main breaks
Many residents in Joliet remain under a water boil order Tuesday after several water main breaks in the southwest suburb.
Many residents in Joliet remain under a water boil order Tuesday after several water main breaks in the southwest suburb.
Will, Kankakee counties move into Phase 4 of reopening
Kankakee and Will counties moved into Phase 4 of Illinois’ reopening plan Monday, meaning the two suburban counties can lift certain indoor dining and service restrictions.
Kankakee and Will counties moved into Phase 4 of Illinois’ reopening plan Monday, meaning the two suburban counties can lift certain indoor dining and service restrictions.
Heavy snow rolls into Chicago; O’Hare records largest snowfall in 5 years
Chicago’s second major winter storm in a week dumped nearly a foot of snow in some parts of the city by Monday morning.
Chicago’s second major winter storm in a week dumped nearly a foot of snow in some parts of the city by Monday morning.
Wrong-way driver on I-80 accused of driving drunk while fleeing from troopers: state police
A 20-year-old woman is facing felony charges for allegedly fleeing from police after driving drunk in the wrong lanes of Interstate 80 Friday in the southwest suburbs.
A 20-year-old woman is facing felony charges for allegedly fleeing from police after driving drunk in the wrong lanes of Interstate 80 Friday in the southwest suburbs.
Man shot in suburban Joliet
A 21-year-old man was shot Saturday in suburban Joliet, according to Will County sheriffs.
A 21-year-old man was shot Saturday in suburban Joliet, according to Will County sheriffs.
Police continue to investigate 1996 disappearance of 13-year-old girl in Bolingbrook
On Jan. 31, 1996, Rachel Marie Mellon, who was 13 years old at the time, disappeared from her home in Bolingbrook and has not been seen since. The photo on the right is what she may look like now.
On Jan. 31, 1996, Rachel Marie Mellon, who was 13 years old at the time, disappeared from her home in Bolingbrook and has not been seen since. The photo on the right is what she may look like now.
Man shot by Joliet police allegedly pointed BB gun at officers
A man allegedly pointed a BB gun at Joliet police officers before an officer opened fire and struck him three times.
A man allegedly pointed a BB gun at Joliet police officers before an officer opened fire and struck him three times.
Joliet couple producing Bernie Sanders mittens after Vermont senator goes viral
A Joliet couple has cracked the code, which means soon you may be able to buy your own exact replica of the now-famous mittens Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders wore to Joe Biden’s inauguration.
A Joliet couple has cracked the code, which means soon you may be able to buy your own exact replica of the now-famous mittens Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders wore to Joe Biden’s inauguration.
Illinois high school seniors talk life amid on-going pandemic
"It's forced me to slow down because usually I'm like super busy, and I've been able to reevaluate what's really important," said a Joliet West High School senior.
"It's forced me to slow down because usually I'm like super busy, and I've been able to reevaluate what's really important," said a Joliet West High School senior.
Man wanted for attempted robbery at fast food restaurant in suburban Joliet
Police are looking for a man wanted for an attempted robbery at a fast food restaurant Friday in suburban Joliet.
Police are looking for a man wanted for an attempted robbery at a fast food restaurant Friday in suburban Joliet.
COVID-19 restrictions loosened in two more Illinois regions, allowing indoor dining to resume
It’s the first day of business for Lock and Mule, a new brewery and restaurant in southwest suburban Lockport.
It’s the first day of business for Lock and Mule, a new brewery and restaurant in southwest suburban Lockport.



















