5 arrested in Bolingbrook burglaries; gun recovered

Three men and two juveniles were arrested in connection with burglaries Thursday in a neighborhood in suburban Bolingbrook.

Joliet police arrest 21 in 'Operation Streetsweeper,' targeting guns, drugs, and burglary

Joliet police have arrested 21 people as part of "Operation Streetsweeper," a targeted effort focused on suspects involved in weapons, drugs, burglary, and theft offenses.

'Operation Streetsweeper': 21 arrested in Joliet sting
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Joliet police have arrested 21 people as part of "Operation Streetsweeper," a targeted effort focused on suspects involved in weapons, drugs, burglary, and theft offenses.

Kara Welsh murder: Illinois man accused of killing gymnast near UW-Whitewater

An Illinois man is expected to be charged in the fatal shooting of Kara Welsh, a national gymnastics champion, in an apartment near the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater campus, police said.

Kara Welsh murder: Illinois man accused of killing gymnast near UW-Whitewater
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An Illinois man is expected to be charged in the fatal shooting of Kara Welsh, a national gymnastics champion, in an apartment near the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater campus, police said.

Plainfield community mourns loss of star gymnast Kara Welsh, killed in Wisconsin
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The community of Plainfield is mourning the loss of a standout gymnast who was tragically killed while away at college in Wisconsin. Tributes are now pouring in for Kara Welsh, who leaves behind her parents and a sister.

Plainfield gymnast killed in Wisconsin shooting
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There is heartbreak ahead of the fall semester at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. Classmates are mourning after a star gymnast was shot and killed.

Lockport mom's garage fire destroys precious memories and car

A Lockport garage fire sparked by lightning has left a hardworking mom with more than just a burned-out storage space.

Suburban mom's garage, car ruined by fire
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A Lockport garage fire sparked by lightning has left a hardworking mom with more than just a burned-out storage space.

UW-Whitewater student fatally shot off-campus
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Plainfield native Kara Welsh was shot to death in Whitewater, Wisconsin where she attended school. Welsh was a gymnast going into her senior year.

Investigation launched after UW-Whitewater student fatally shot off-campus

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater community is grieving the loss of Kara Welsh, a 21-year-old student from Plainfield who died in an off-campus shooting on Friday.

Former Joliet police officer indicted on federal drug trafficking charges

A former Joliet police officer has been indicted on federal drug trafficking charges for allegedly distributing cocaine and attempting to distribute fentanyl in the Chicago area.

K9 captures Joliet man suspected of attacking neighbors, punching out car windows

A man who allegedly attacked at least three people and damaged multiple vehicles in Joliet Township on Wednesday was taken into custody thanks to a Will County Sheriff's K9.