Bomb threat prompts extra police presence at Minooka Community High School in Channahon
A threat directed at the school’s south campus, at 26655 W. Eames St., was sent Tuesday night to the school’s anonymous tip center, Channahon police said in a statement.
A threat directed at the school’s south campus, at 26655 W. Eames St., was sent Tuesday night to the school’s anonymous tip center, Channahon police said in a statement.
Bolingbrook opposes Amazon distribution center that would add 1,500 jobs
When e-commerce giant Amazon wanted to buy a suburban Chicago-area property with the goal to build a giant fulfillment center there, the mayor answered heck no.
When e-commerce giant Amazon wanted to buy a suburban Chicago-area property with the goal to build a giant fulfillment center there, the mayor answered heck no.
Men suspected of stealing from vehicles found sleeping with masks on in Joliet, police say
Police in Joliet say three men accused of stealing items from vehicles were found snoozing and wearing masks inside one of the cars Sunday in the southwest suburb.
Police in Joliet say three men accused of stealing items from vehicles were found snoozing and wearing masks inside one of the cars Sunday in the southwest suburb.
Boy, 5, and woman die in Minooka house fire
A young child and a woman died in a house fire that injured two others early Friday in far southwest suburban Minooka.
A young child and a woman died in a house fire that injured two others early Friday in far southwest suburban Minooka.
Joliet man charged with possessing child porn
An IP address connected to the accounts was registered to his home, state police said.
An IP address connected to the accounts was registered to his home, state police said.
Man dies days after being attacked by family’s pit bull in Plainfield: police
Devin J. White, of Plainfield, died Monday from severe dog bites to his arms, Plainfield police said in a statement.
Devin J. White, of Plainfield, died Monday from severe dog bites to his arms, Plainfield police said in a statement.
Man wanted for murder in Joliet shooting that left 17-year-old dead
Police are searching for a man wanted for murder in a shooting last week that killed a 17-year-old in southwest suburban Joliet.
Police are searching for a man wanted for murder in a shooting last week that killed a 17-year-old in southwest suburban Joliet.
Fetal remains tied to Indiana abortion doctor to be buried
More than 2,400 sets of fetal remains found last year in the Illinois garage and a car of an Indiana abortion doctor after he died will be buried Wednesday at a northern Indiana cemetery.
More than 2,400 sets of fetal remains found last year in the Illinois garage and a car of an Indiana abortion doctor after he died will be buried Wednesday at a northern Indiana cemetery.
Frankfort man charged with possessing, distributing child pornography
Steven Cardenas, 30, is charged with possession and distribution of child pornography, the Will County sheriff’s office said in a statement.
Steven Cardenas, 30, is charged with possession and distribution of child pornography, the Will County sheriff’s office said in a statement.
Pit bull killed after attacking its owners in Plainfield
A pit bull was euthanized after it attacked its owners unprovoked in Plainfield.
A pit bull was euthanized after it attacked its owners unprovoked in Plainfield.
Joliet man charged with child pornography possession
Deon Wallace, 21, is charged with three counts of possession of child pornography, according to a statement from Illinois State Police.
Deon Wallace, 21, is charged with three counts of possession of child pornography, according to a statement from Illinois State Police.
Man charged with spraying Lysol in Joliet Walmart while wearing ‘I have coronavirus’ sign
A 19-year-old Joliet man has surrendered to police on charges he sprayed disinfectant in a southwest suburban Walmart, causing nearly $10,000 in damages while wearing a sign reading, “Caution I have coronavirus.”
A 19-year-old Joliet man has surrendered to police on charges he sprayed disinfectant in a southwest suburban Walmart, causing nearly $10,000 in damages while wearing a sign reading, “Caution I have coronavirus.”
Man wearing ‘I have the Coronavirus’ sign sprays Lysol on produce at Joliet Walmart: police
Two suspects entered the store about 4:10 p.m. in the 1400 block of Route 59 and one of them put on a yellow surgical mask.
Two suspects entered the store about 4:10 p.m. in the 1400 block of Route 59 and one of them put on a yellow surgical mask.
3 hurt, 1 seriously, in I-355 crash involving ambulance
State police said the investigation is ongoing.
State police said the investigation is ongoing.
Man buys $6M Super Bowl ad to thank veterinarians who saved his dog’s life
After Scout was given a month to live due to an aggressive form of cancer, his owner purchased a Super Bowl ad to thank the veterinarians who saved the dog.
After Scout was given a month to live due to an aggressive form of cancer, his owner purchased a Super Bowl ad to thank the veterinarians who saved the dog.
Frankfort family heading to Super Bowl to cheer on son who plays for Chiefs
Carl Allegretti had this year's Super Bowl all planned out. The Frankfort resident and his family were going to head down to Miami to watch the big game. But never did he imagine that his son Nick would be taking the field.
Carl Allegretti had this year's Super Bowl all planned out. The Frankfort resident and his family were going to head down to Miami to watch the big game. But never did he imagine that his son Nick would be taking the field.
Man dies in Joliet police custody after bag of cocaine is found in his mouth: police
Officers arrested the 38-year-old man Tuesday afternoon on drug-related charges, Joliet police said in a statement.
Officers arrested the 38-year-old man Tuesday afternoon on drug-related charges, Joliet police said in a statement.
Man arrested in River North after trafficking 64 pounds of marijuana with forklift: police
A months-long undercover investigation led to the arrest of a Homer Glen man accused of trafficking a large amount of marijuana.
A months-long undercover investigation led to the arrest of a Homer Glen man accused of trafficking a large amount of marijuana.
Special prosecutor to handle case of crash that killed Berwyn police officer
A special prosecutor will handle the case of a suburban Chicago police officer who was involved in a traffic crash in which another police officer riding with her was killed.
A special prosecutor will handle the case of a suburban Chicago police officer who was involved in a traffic crash in which another police officer riding with her was killed.
Missing alert canceled for man last seen in Joliet boarding train to Chicago
Chicago police canceled a missing person alert Wednesday for Phillip Divittorio, a 60-year-old man who was last seen Dec. 4, 2019, at the Rock Island Metra Station in Joliet.
Chicago police canceled a missing person alert Wednesday for Phillip Divittorio, a 60-year-old man who was last seen Dec. 4, 2019, at the Rock Island Metra Station in Joliet.