Nursing home workers speak out amid pandemic: 'We are scared'
Thousands of COVID-19 cases and hundreds of deaths are being reported at nursing homes across the country.
Thousands of COVID-19 cases and hundreds of deaths are being reported at nursing homes across the country.
23 people at Joliet nursing home die of COVID-19
A shocking 23 of the Illinois COVID-19 deaths are connected to a Joliet nursing home where 22 residents have died from the virus, along with an employee.
A shocking 23 of the Illinois COVID-19 deaths are connected to a Joliet nursing home where 22 residents have died from the virus, along with an employee.
Joliet company remains busy developing chemical that destroys coronavirus
While a lot of businesses are closing and laying off workers, it’s full speed ahead at Seeler Industries in Joliet.
While a lot of businesses are closing and laying off workers, it’s full speed ahead at Seeler Industries in Joliet.
Statesville Correctional Institute inmate dies of COVID-19, coroner’s office says
An inmate at Statesville Correctional Institute in Joliet died of coronavirus, according to health officials.
An inmate at Statesville Correctional Institute in Joliet died of coronavirus, according to health officials.
Illinois man who killed wife and then himself feared both had COVID-19, police say
A man who killed his wife and then himself earlier this week in southwest suburban Lockport Township told family that he feared he and his wife had contracted the coronavirus, according to police.
A man who killed his wife and then himself earlier this week in southwest suburban Lockport Township told family that he feared he and his wife had contracted the coronavirus, according to police.
COVID-19 test center closes at Northlake Walmart
A drive-thru COVID-19 test center in the parking lot of a Northlake Walmart is set to close Friday.
A drive-thru COVID-19 test center in the parking lot of a Northlake Walmart is set to close Friday.
First officer of Joliet Police Department tests positive for COVID-19
The officer works in the department’s investigation division and began showing symptoms last week.
The officer works in the department’s investigation division and began showing symptoms last week.
Illinois inmate dies from COVID-19; dozens more sickened
Illinois officials on Monday reported the death of a state prison inmate from COVID-19 and acknowledged the difficulty they face in stopping the spread of the virus in a crowded correctional system.
Illinois officials on Monday reported the death of a state prison inmate from COVID-19 and acknowledged the difficulty they face in stopping the spread of the virus in a crowded correctional system.
2 charged with robbery during apparent drug sale in Joliet
Nathanial Argueta and Knayree Fateen, both 18 years old, are each charged with one count of aggravated robbery and one count of aggravated battery.
Nathanial Argueta and Knayree Fateen, both 18 years old, are each charged with one count of aggravated robbery and one count of aggravated battery.
Body of Joliet man found at Rockdale dam
State troopers responded about 9 a.m. to the Brandon Lock in the 1100 block of Brandon Road to investigate a call of a body found in the water.
State troopers responded about 9 a.m. to the Brandon Lock in the 1100 block of Brandon Road to investigate a call of a body found in the water.
Pastor offers drive-thru communion to parishoners seeking comfort amid coronavirus outbreak
A church in suburban Alsip offered drive-thru communion Saturday as parishoners sought to connect with God without putting their health at risk.
A church in suburban Alsip offered drive-thru communion Saturday as parishoners sought to connect with God without putting their health at risk.
Archdiocese of Chicago, Joliet Diocese won’t hold public events for Palm Sunday, Holy Week, Easter
The Archdiocese of Chicago and the Diocese of Joliet have canceled public celebrations of Palm Sunday, Holy Week, Chrism Mass and Easter as restrictions on public gatherings continue amid an outbreak of COVID-19.
The Archdiocese of Chicago and the Diocese of Joliet have canceled public celebrations of Palm Sunday, Holy Week, Chrism Mass and Easter as restrictions on public gatherings continue amid an outbreak of COVID-19.
Drive-thru testing for COVID-19 now available at some Chicago area hospitals
The testing is by appointment only, and it's not only quick, but it's the safest way to keep potential coronavirus patients out of hospital waiting rooms.
The testing is by appointment only, and it's not only quick, but it's the safest way to keep potential coronavirus patients out of hospital waiting rooms.
Will County confirms first case of coronavirus
Health officials have announced the first positive case of coronavirus in Will County.
Health officials have announced the first positive case of coronavirus in Will County.
Frankfort pizzeria owner charged with recording up-skirt videos of employees
Michael J. Papandrea, 58, is facing a misdemeanor count of unauthorized video recording, according to a statement from Illinois State Police.
Michael J. Papandrea, 58, is facing a misdemeanor count of unauthorized video recording, according to a statement from Illinois State Police.
Frankfort man accused of filming himself sexually abusing a child
A southwest suburban man is accused of filming himself sexually abusing a child in Frankfort.
A southwest suburban man is accused of filming himself sexually abusing a child in Frankfort.
Franklin Park man killed in crash on I-55 near Bolingbrook
Jaime B. Herrera, 57, was taken to Bolingbrook Hospital, where he died at 7:55 p.m., the Will County coroner’s office said in a statement.
Jaime B. Herrera, 57, was taken to Bolingbrook Hospital, where he died at 7:55 p.m., the Will County coroner’s office said in a statement.
Joliet man charged with domestic stabbing
Troy Junior Williams, 46, is charged with one count of aggravated domestic battery and two counts of aggravated battery.
Troy Junior Williams, 46, is charged with one count of aggravated domestic battery and two counts of aggravated battery.
Man charged in connection to Joliet shooting
Ramones was ordered held on $2 million bail, according to Will County court records.
Ramones was ordered held on $2 million bail, according to Will County court records.
Man charged with Joliet double murder
Tracy Williams, 45, and Bernard H. Marble, 53, were both found with gunshot wounds inside the vehicle.
Tracy Williams, 45, and Bernard H. Marble, 53, were both found with gunshot wounds inside the vehicle.