Man drowns in Des Plaines River after rescue attempt in Joliet; 2nd drowning this week
A 39-year-old Joliet man drowned in the Des Plaines River after first responders tried to rescue him.
A 39-year-old Joliet man drowned in the Des Plaines River after first responders tried to rescue him.
Semi truck struck by train in Plainfield
A semi truck was struck by a train Friday in southwest suburban Plainfield.
A semi truck was struck by a train Friday in southwest suburban Plainfield.
Plainfield Township supervisor accused of embezzling from private firm
A northern Illinois township supervisor is accused in U.S. District Court of stealing more than a million dollars over six years from the company he founded, according to documents unsealed Thursday.
A northern Illinois township supervisor is accused in U.S. District Court of stealing more than a million dollars over six years from the company he founded, according to documents unsealed Thursday.
Chief of Police in Joliet retiring
Alan Roechner, the current Chief of Police in Joliet, will be retiring this month.
Alan Roechner, the current Chief of Police in Joliet, will be retiring this month.
Former Joliet teacher gets 4 years in prison for sexually assaulting student at Naperville hotel
A former Joliet high school teacher was sentenced to four years in prison for sexually assaulting a female student in 2017.
A former Joliet high school teacher was sentenced to four years in prison for sexually assaulting a female student in 2017.
Diocese of Joliet announces closure of DuPage County school
The Diocese of Joliet announced Thursday it will be forced to close one of its DuPage County schools due to low enrollment and financial challenges.
The Diocese of Joliet announced Thursday it will be forced to close one of its DuPage County schools due to low enrollment and financial challenges.
3 arrested in armed robbery in unincorporated Frankfort Township
Three people were arrested Monday afternoon in connection with an armed robbery in unincorporated Frankfort Township.
Three people were arrested Monday afternoon in connection with an armed robbery in unincorporated Frankfort Township.
Sergeant who alleged Joliet police misconduct indicted
A grand jury has indicted a Joliet police sergeant on four counts of official misconduct for accessing the video of an arrested man’s fatal drug overdose.
A grand jury has indicted a Joliet police sergeant on four counts of official misconduct for accessing the video of an arrested man’s fatal drug overdose.
Healthy 18-year-old Illinois girl dies of COVID-19: 'You need to take it seriously'
A suburban high school senior, with no underlying health conditions, lost her life to COVID-19 after just three days in the hospital.
A suburban high school senior, with no underlying health conditions, lost her life to COVID-19 after just three days in the hospital.
Naperville teen fatally shot by officers in Joliet had a BB gun: police
Joliet police officers shot and killed a teen armed with a BB gun as he allegedly pointed the gun at the officers Tuesday evening in the far southwest suburb.
Joliet police officers shot and killed a teen armed with a BB gun as he allegedly pointed the gun at the officers Tuesday evening in the far southwest suburb.
Man charged with armed robbery of Joliet GameStop
A man is accused of stealing video games and a video game console from a store in suburban Joliet.
A man is accused of stealing video games and a video game console from a store in suburban Joliet.
Man dies in Joliet dog attack
A 46-year-old man died after being attacked by a dog Thursday evening in Joliet in the far southwest suburbs, police said.
A 46-year-old man died after being attacked by a dog Thursday evening in Joliet in the far southwest suburbs, police said.
Westbound I-80 reopens after 5-vehicle crash in Joliet
All westbound lanes of Interstate 80 were closed for about 9 hours Friday near southwest suburban Joliet for a crash involving four trucks and a sedan.
All westbound lanes of Interstate 80 were closed for about 9 hours Friday near southwest suburban Joliet for a crash involving four trucks and a sedan.
Man shot on I-55 near Joliet
A 37-year-old Minooka man was shot while driving Sunday on Interstate 55 near Joliet in the far southwest suburbs.
A 37-year-old Minooka man was shot while driving Sunday on Interstate 55 near Joliet in the far southwest suburbs.
Wrong-way driver crashes into funeral procession in Joliet, injuring 3
Three people were injured, one critically, after a wrong-way driver drove into a funeral procession Wednesday in southwest suburban Joliet.
Three people were injured, one critically, after a wrong-way driver drove into a funeral procession Wednesday in southwest suburban Joliet.
State trooper struck by vehicle during Lockport traffic stop
A state trooper was struck by a vehicle Monday night on Interstate 80 in suburban Lockport, but didn’t require medical attention.
A state trooper was struck by a vehicle Monday night on Interstate 80 in suburban Lockport, but didn’t require medical attention.
Lanes open on I-55 after semi-truck crash shuts down traffic for hours in Joliet
All northbound lanes on Interstate 55 have been reopened Thursday after a semi-truck crash in southwest suburban Joliet shut down traffic for over six hours.
All northbound lanes on Interstate 55 have been reopened Thursday after a semi-truck crash in southwest suburban Joliet shut down traffic for over six hours.
Hammond mayor wants to sell raw water to Joliet
Hammond Mayor Thomas McDermott Jr. wants to sell water from the Indiana city to Joliet in neighboring Illinois.
Hammond Mayor Thomas McDermott Jr. wants to sell water from the Indiana city to Joliet in neighboring Illinois.
Suburban mom makes sure hundreds of kids feel loved and cared for all year long
What began as a mission to provide holiday toys to two needy children grew into a movement for one south suburban mom.
What began as a mission to provide holiday toys to two needy children grew into a movement for one south suburban mom.
New Lenox now requiring people to mask up inside businesses
“It’s almost like ‘no shoes, no shirt, no service.’ There's ‘no mask, no service,’” the mayor of New Lenox said. And you could be fined if you refuse to comply.
“It’s almost like ‘no shoes, no shirt, no service.’ There's ‘no mask, no service,’” the mayor of New Lenox said. And you could be fined if you refuse to comply.