GoFundMe raises over $141,000 for family of Illinois State Trooper killed in Will County crash
A GoFundMe campaign has raised more than $141,000 for the family of Illinois State Trooper Clay Carns, who was struck and killed in a crash on Monday while working on I-55 in Will County.
Crest Hill woman tried to set Wilmington apartment building on fire, police say
A southwest suburban woman was charged with allegedly attempting to set an apartment building on fire.
Joliet man punches sister in front of officers during shooting investigation: police
A Joliet man was arrested on Christmas Eve following a domestic dispute that led to a shooting and additional confrontations with police.
Joliet man dies after erratic behavior at gas station, investigation underway
A 39-year-old man died early Wednesday morning after exhibiting erratic behavior at a Joliet gas station, authorities said.
Joliet teen stole woman’s purse, shot flare gun at her son during chase, police say
A teen allegedly robbed a woman of her purse in Joliet and shot her son with a flare gun during a subsequent pursuit.
Illinois State Police trooper hit, killed by car on I-55 in Will County
An Illinois State Trooper was killed Monday night in Will County when he was struck by a car while removing debris from an expressway.
Rialto Square Theatre reopens after summer shutdown over asbestos scare
It’s often called the 'Jewel of Joliet' but the Rialto Square Theater had a bit of a scare this summer when asbestos was not properly disposed of and the Illinois EPA shut them down.
Semi-truck drives off I-55 near Plainfield, rolls onto train tracks
A semi-truck drove off the roadway while on I-55 near Plainfield and rolled over on nearby train tracks.
Chicago man already in Cook County custody charged in string of Joliet burglaries
A Chicago man already in custody at the Cook County Jail has been charged in connection to a string of burglaries that occurred last month in Joliet, police said.
Crest Hill police identify source of loud explosion heard Tuesday
The Crest Hill Police Department has determined that a loud explosion heard early Tuesday morning was caused by a firework.
Homer Glen man sentenced to 12 years for fatal DUI crash on I-55
Robert Ebel was sentenced to 12 years in prison after pleading guilty to a 2020 fatal DUI crash on I-55.
Vehicles, homes damaged in 3 Joliet shootings over 90 minutes
Three shootings occurred within 90 minutes Monday night in Joliet, police said.
As prices soar, ShareFest Will County offers holiday cheer and support
With grocery prices skyrocketing — eggs up 37% nationwide, beef on the rise, and orange juice squeezing wallets — ShareFest Will County is stepping in to help neighbors in need.
Pedestrian killed in hit-and-run crash in Joliet, suspect's vehicle found abandoned: police
A pedestrian was killed in a hit-and-run crash in southwest suburban Joliet on Saturday night.