Joliet to implement 'prom squads', other restrictions for high school dance
Joliet West High School and Joliet Central High School will separate students into "prom squad" groups of 100 to 150 people. The only time they will be allowed to take off masks will be during official prom photos.
Joliet West High School and Joliet Central High School will separate students into "prom squad" groups of 100 to 150 people. The only time they will be allowed to take off masks will be during official prom photos.
Illinois opens 4 more suburban mass vaccination sites to any state residents
Starting this week, these sites offer free COVID-19 vaccines to all eligible Illinoisans regardless of zip code.
Starting this week, these sites offer free COVID-19 vaccines to all eligible Illinoisans regardless of zip code.
New Lenox and Homer Glen engaged in pop tab battle, winner to send a family to Disney World
The winning village gets to choose a local family with a disabled member for a trip to Disney World. The contest runs through the end of June.
The winning village gets to choose a local family with a disabled member for a trip to Disney World. The contest runs through the end of June.
Charges pending against 2 juveniles after racist graffiti was found in Mokena park
Two juveniles were detained after racist and sexually oriented graffiti was found in a Mokena park last weekend.
Two juveniles were detained after racist and sexually oriented graffiti was found in a Mokena park last weekend.
Ribfest returning to Romeoville this summer - with less people
This year's Ribfest will be held at a new venue in Romeoville.
This year's Ribfest will be held at a new venue in Romeoville.
New Lenox man accused of Nazi salute, shouting 'white power' at Black children
A suburban Chicago man faces a felony hate crime charge after he allegedly shouted "white power" and raised his arm in a Nazi salute to a family that included two Black children.
A suburban Chicago man faces a felony hate crime charge after he allegedly shouted "white power" and raised his arm in a Nazi salute to a family that included two Black children.
Frankfort residents to vote on referendum to convert old factory into park
Gina Hassett, executive director of the Frankfort Park District, talks about the community's push to convert a closing factory into park space.
Gina Hassett, executive director of the Frankfort Park District, talks about the community's push to convert a closing factory into park space.
Hate crime investigation underway after Mokena park vandalized
A possible hate crime occurred in the suburbs with vulgar messages written in spray paint.
A possible hate crime occurred in the suburbs with vulgar messages written in spray paint.
Axe-wielding home intruder in Joliet burglary captured in California: police
A man wanted for breaking into a Joliet home with an axe has been arrested in southern California.
A man wanted for breaking into a Joliet home with an axe has been arrested in southern California.
Investigation launched after racist and homophobic graffiti found at SW suburban park
FOX 32's Joanie Lum reports..
FOX 32's Joanie Lum reports..
Joliet man charged with attacking his ex and her teenage daughters
Karl Cooks, 40, is confronting his ex-girlfriend with a gun, hitting her in the face, and then attacking her 13-year-old and 17-year-old daughters when they tried to stop him.
Karl Cooks, 40, is confronting his ex-girlfriend with a gun, hitting her in the face, and then attacking her 13-year-old and 17-year-old daughters when they tried to stop him.
Person in custody after barricade situation in Joliet: police
A barricade situation ended safely Saturday morning in suburban Joliet, police said.
A barricade situation ended safely Saturday morning in suburban Joliet, police said.
Special Report: Challenges with finding mental health help amid pandemic
"With her being a teenager and all the turbulence that brings, you know, you throw COVID on top of that, and I can’t even imagine having to go through that alone," said one suburban mother.
"With her being a teenager and all the turbulence that brings, you know, you throw COVID on top of that, and I can’t even imagine having to go through that alone," said one suburban mother.
Carjacking epidemic spills into the suburbs
The carjacking epidemic is spilling over into the suburbs as people are reporting a surge in violence in several towns.
The carjacking epidemic is spilling over into the suburbs as people are reporting a surge in violence in several towns.
Man asked officer for directions after stealing car in Joliet: police
A 35-year-old Chicago man was arrested last week after asking police for directions while allegedly driving a car he’d stolen minutes earlier.
A 35-year-old Chicago man was arrested last week after asking police for directions while allegedly driving a car he’d stolen minutes earlier.
Body found 33 years ago in NW Indiana was Illinois woman
A body found more than 30 years ago in a northwestern Indiana wildlife area has been identified as that of an Illinois woman.
A body found more than 30 years ago in a northwestern Indiana wildlife area has been identified as that of an Illinois woman.
9 more women accuse Illinois restaurant owner of recording up-skirt videos
More accusers are coming forward against a suburban restaurant owner linked to an up-skirt video scandal.
More accusers are coming forward against a suburban restaurant owner linked to an up-skirt video scandal.
Trump urges Illinoisans to remove Kinzinger over impeachment vote
Illinois Congressman Adam Kinzinger has responded to Donald Trump after the former president urged voters to defeat all Republicans who supported his second impeachment.
Illinois Congressman Adam Kinzinger has responded to Donald Trump after the former president urged voters to defeat all Republicans who supported his second impeachment.
More snow Sunday — followed by 'what will feel like a heat wave' — after snowiest 3 weeks since 1979
More snow could be on the way Sunday as a cold snap that has taken hold of the Chicago area begins to release its icy grip.
More snow could be on the way Sunday as a cold snap that has taken hold of the Chicago area begins to release its icy grip.
More women come forward accusing Illinois restaurant owner of 'up-skirting'
More women came forward on Friday after a story aired on FOX 32 Thursday night about a suburban restaurant owner who allegedly recorded videos up the skirts of young female employees.
More women came forward on Friday after a story aired on FOX 32 Thursday night about a suburban restaurant owner who allegedly recorded videos up the skirts of young female employees.