Family disputes officials’ account after Bolingbrook immigration arrest

Authorities say a man rammed a parked federal law enforcement vehicle during an immigration operation in Bolingbrook early Tuesday, an account his family disputes.

Family disputes officials’ account after Bolingbrook immigration arrest
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Authorities say a man rammed a parked federal law enforcement vehicle during an immigration operation in Bolingbrook early Tuesday, an account his family disputes.

Passenger killed in Romeoville 2-car crash, police say

A passenger of a car involved in a crash in southwest suburban Romeoville died on Friday afternoon.

Shelter-in-place lifted after Joliet police arrest man on gun, drug charges

A Joliet man was detained during a search warrant on Thursday in Joliet. Due to an abundance of caution, Joliet police ordered a shelter in place for nearby residents as well as a nearby school. 

Family sues Joliet after police officer searches 12-year-old girl during traffic stop

The family of a 12-year-old girl filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against the City of Joliet and the Joliet Police Department, alleging the child was unlawfully searched by a male police officer during a routine traffic stop.

National Mentor Month: Chicago-area teachers honored for inspiring students
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Two teachers share how mentoring transforms students’ lives and offer advice for anyone looking to make a positive impact during National Mentor Month.

Woman arrested after attacking officers, refusing to leave Joliet bar, police say

A 26-year-old Joliet woman is jailed after attacking police officers and resisting arrest following an early-morning disturbance at a local bar, authorities said.

Woman killed in suburban Chicago crash involving school bus identified
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Kenna Maurisak has been identified as the victim of a deadly crash involving a school bus last week, as residents renew concerns about safety issues at the troubled Manhattan intersection.

Suspect tried to rob Bolingbrook bank, police say

A Woodridge man allegedly tried to rob a bank in southwest suburban Bolingbrook on Friday afternoon.

Driver killed after car collides with school bus in Will County
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One person was killed, and several children were taken to hospitals for evaluation after a school bus and a vehicle collided Wednesday morning in suburban Manhattan.

Driver killed after car collides with school bus in Will County

One person was killed, and several children were taken to hospitals for evaluation after a school bus and a vehicle collided Wednesday morning in suburban Manhattan.

Bolingbrook High School student hit by car driven by fellow student: police

A 15-year-old high school student was struck by a car driven by a fellow student on Wednesday in Bolingbrook as school was getting let out, according to police.

Chicago faces growing risks from hidden meth labs and counterfeit pills

Crystal meth and the makeshift labs some people set up inside their own homes posed serious safety risks for law enforcement back in the early 2000s. Today, those dangers still exist.