Will County men charged in $1 million ID theft scheme
Two men in Homer Glen allegedly made more than $1 million in an identity theft scheme that involved reselling high-end purchases including lawn mowers, tractors and appliances.
Two men in Homer Glen allegedly made more than $1 million in an identity theft scheme that involved reselling high-end purchases including lawn mowers, tractors and appliances.
Lockport man sentenced to 22 years for child sexual assault
A 52-year-old Lockport man was sentenced to 22 years in prison Friday after pleading guilty to predatory criminal sexual assault of an 8-year-old boy in the child’s home, according to the Will County State’s Attorney’s office.
A 52-year-old Lockport man was sentenced to 22 years in prison Friday after pleading guilty to predatory criminal sexual assault of an 8-year-old boy in the child’s home, according to the Will County State’s Attorney’s office.
Driver points gun at woman in Bolingbrook road rage incident: police
A 33-year-old Aurora man allegedly pointed a gun at someone Tuesday during a road rage incident captured on video in Bolingbrook, according to police.
A 33-year-old Aurora man allegedly pointed a gun at someone Tuesday during a road rage incident captured on video in Bolingbrook, according to police.
Will County Jail reports first case of COVID-19 among inmates
The Will County Jail has had its first inmate test positive for the coronavirus, the sheriff’s office announced Tuesday.
The Will County Jail has had its first inmate test positive for the coronavirus, the sheriff’s office announced Tuesday.
Pastors call for resignation of Joliet mayor after video shows him in tussle with black protester
The mayor of Joliet is under fire after viral cellphone video shows him in a skirmish with a young African American man during a protest that turned violent Sunday night.
The mayor of Joliet is under fire after viral cellphone video shows him in a skirmish with a young African American man during a protest that turned violent Sunday night.
Video shows Joliet mayor grab protestor
A video posted to YouTube Monday shows Joliet Mayor Bob O’Dekirk grab a protestor at a demonstration for George Floyd, resulting in a scuffle that ended with two people in police custody.
A video posted to YouTube Monday shows Joliet Mayor Bob O’Dekirk grab a protestor at a demonstration for George Floyd, resulting in a scuffle that ended with two people in police custody.
South suburban stores hit by looters in wake of George Floyd protests
An Orland Park jewelry shop was among many south suburban stores hit by looters over the weekend.
An Orland Park jewelry shop was among many south suburban stores hit by looters over the weekend.
Minooka man charged with grabbing WGN reporter
A man who allegedly grabbed a WGN reporter during a live broadcast Saturday evening is now facing charges.
A man who allegedly grabbed a WGN reporter during a live broadcast Saturday evening is now facing charges.
Some Illinois salons given green light to reopen early
The owner of Clean Beauty Boutique says since her salon closed in mid-March, she has lost more than $50,000 in revenue. But as of May 15, her service is now deemed essential.
The owner of Clean Beauty Boutique says since her salon closed in mid-March, she has lost more than $50,000 in revenue. But as of May 15, her service is now deemed essential.
Storm brings reports of two brief tornado touchdowns, widespread flooding in Chicago and suburbs
A seemingly endless storm led to flooding and brought reports of at least two brief tornado touchdowns in the Chicago area on Sunday.
A seemingly endless storm led to flooding and brought reports of at least two brief tornado touchdowns in the Chicago area on Sunday.
3 hurt in Lockport Township shooting
Three people, including a teenage boy, were wounded in a shooting Wednesday in an unincorporated area of southwest suburban Lockport Township.
Three people, including a teenage boy, were wounded in a shooting Wednesday in an unincorporated area of southwest suburban Lockport Township.
Illinois nursing home hard-hit by COVID-19 now doing much better
“Today the situation has entirely stabilized,” Dr. Stemer said.
“Today the situation has entirely stabilized,” Dr. Stemer said.
Lockport mayor calls for more autonomy in Pritzker's reopening plan
Lockport Mayor Steve Streit talks about why he thinks Gov. Pritzker's 5-phase reopening plan doesn't adequately address the needs of his constituents.
Lockport Mayor Steve Streit talks about why he thinks Gov. Pritzker's 5-phase reopening plan doesn't adequately address the needs of his constituents.
Some Chicago suburbs want to reopen sooner than governor's 5-phase plan would allow
Some suburban mayors are critical of the current stay-at-home order and releasing their own plans to reopen sooner.
Some suburban mayors are critical of the current stay-at-home order and releasing their own plans to reopen sooner.
Man shot dead is 4th Joliet homicide in a week
Floyd E. Faint Sr. was shot about 4:25 p.m. in the rear of a home in the 700 block of Francis Street.
Floyd E. Faint Sr. was shot about 4:25 p.m. in the rear of a home in the 700 block of Francis Street.
2 killed, 1 wounded in Joliet shooting
Trevael Barefield, 18, was shot to death in Joliet this weekend.
Trevael Barefield, 18, was shot to death in Joliet this weekend.
Body of Crest Hill man pulled from Des Plaines River in Joliet
Joliet police did not immediately release additional details on the death.
Joliet police did not immediately release additional details on the death.
70% of residents test positive for COVID-19 at South Shore senior home where 10 have died
Ten residents at Symphony South Shore senior home have died from COVID-19, and more than 100 others have tested positive for the disease, according to the senior home’s owner.
Ten residents at Symphony South Shore senior home have died from COVID-19, and more than 100 others have tested positive for the disease, according to the senior home’s owner.
Deadly COVID-19 outbreak at Joliet nursing home likely traced to maintenance worker
Shocking new details have surfaced from the man in charge of the response team at a hard-hit nursing home in Joliet.
Shocking new details have surfaced from the man in charge of the response team at a hard-hit nursing home in Joliet.
Governor Pritzker orders testing requirements at Illinois nursing homes
Many Illinois nursing homes and long-term care facilities are being hit hard by the coronavirus, and now, Governor JB Pritzker is ordering new testing protocols for staff and residents.
Many Illinois nursing homes and long-term care facilities are being hit hard by the coronavirus, and now, Governor JB Pritzker is ordering new testing protocols for staff and residents.