Illinois Department of Corrections employee arrested for sending explicit messages to underage girl: police
A 45-year-old Illinois Department of Corrections employee is in custody for allegedly sending explicit messages on social media to an underage girl.
Illinois trooper honored with Medal of Honor after suffering injuries in Will County crash
An Illinois State Police (ISP) trooper was awarded the Illinois Law Enforcement Medal of Honor on Tuesday after he suffered incapacitating injuries in a Will County crash in 2021.
Illinois lawmaker pushes for 'The Wadee Resolution' one year after tragic stabbing of 6-year-old
An Illinois congresswoman is calling on House Speaker Mike Johnson to bring ‘The Wadee Resolution’ to a vote.
Chicago man, 21, arrested for murder in Joliet shooting: police
A 21-year-old Chicago man was arrested Friday in connection with a recent deadly shooting in Joliet.
Lockport murder trial: Anthony Maggio found guilty of murdering ex-girlfriend, daughter
After two days of jury deliberations, a guilty verdict was announced in the slayings of a Lockport mother and her 14-month-old daughter.
Will County woman allegedly kicked and spat on officers before urinating in police van
A Bolingbrook woman was arrested this week after she allegedly spat on and kicked officers before urinating in a police transport van.
Jury announces verdict in Lockport murder trial of Anthony Maggio
A jury has announced a verdict in the Lockport murder trial of Anthony Maggio.
Man drowns after falling from ledge while fishing at Joliet quarry
A man died after he fell from a ledge while fishing at a Joliet quarry Sunday night.
Bicyclist killed in hit-and-run crash in Joliet
A bicyclist died early Sunday morning in a hit-and-run crash in Joliet.
Joliet police investigate deadly shooting
Joliet police are investigating a fatal shooting that happened outside a home Saturday afternoon.