Joliet mother arrested after 12-year-old daughter ingested suspected heroin, fentanyl and died 3 days later
A Joliet woman was arrested Sunday after her 12-year-old daughter ingested suspected heroin and fentanyl and later died of an overdose.
Semi catches fire on I-80, stalling rush hour traffic
A semi caught fire on Interstate 80 and blocked all westbound traffic during the morning rush Thursday near Joliet.
Mother of missing Joliet man makes emotional plea to City Council: 'All I'm asking for is some help'
The mother of a Joliet man who went missing last week made an emotional plea to the City Council Tuesday night asking for help in finding her son.
ComEd grants largest clean energy rebate to Illinois company for record solar installation
The rebate, totaling $2.6 million, was awarded to Bolingbrook-based G&W Electric Microgrid. The project encompasses nearly eight football fields' worth of solar panels and houses the largest battery of its kind.
Man dead, woman seriously wounded in attempted murder-suicide in Aurora
A man tried to shoot a woman to death before turning the gun on himself in suburban Aurora early Monday.
Joliet shooting leaves teen in critical condition: police
An investigation is underway after a teenager was found shot in Joliet Sunday night.
Man dies after falling down elevator shaft in Joliet accident
Joliet police said the man attempted to escape from the rising elevator and became trapped between the elevator floor and the second-floor ceiling.
Off-duty Will County Sheriff's Deputy accused of crashing vehicle while under the influence of alcohol
An off-duty Will County Sheriff's Deputy is accused of crashing his vehicle while driving under the influence last month.
Baby born during solar eclipse at Chicago-area hospital
A baby boy was born at a Chicago-area hospital during the solar eclipse Monday afternoon.
Homes and vehicle struck by gunfire in Joliet shooting
Two homes and a vehicle were struck by gunfire in Joliet Monday afternoon.
Mokena woman learns sentence after buying Bentley Bentayga, house with $3.3M in fraudulent funds
The owner of three Chicago-area child care centers has been handed a four-year federal prison sentence for illegally securing over $3.3 million in Illinois state subsidies aimed at aiding low-income families with child care costs.
Second measles case confirmed in Will County, possible exposure risk
A second measles case has been confirmed in Will County and health officials are warning the public of a possible exposure risk.
Bolingbrook man charged with alleged cocaine deals around Naperville
A Bolingbrook man is facing felony drug charges following a months-long investigation into alleged cocaine deals in the Naperville area.
Joliet, Crest Hill shooting: Photos show suspects wanted after gunfire erupts in broad daylight
Nobody was injured, but buildings and vehicles were struck during a barrage of gunfire in Chicago's southwest suburbs on Tuesday.