Joliet man sentenced to 27 years after drugging, sex trafficking women
A Joliet man was sentenced to 27 years in federal prison for sex trafficking multiple victims, including minors, using violence, drugs, and coercion.
A Joliet man was sentenced to 27 years in federal prison for sex trafficking multiple victims, including minors, using violence, drugs, and coercion.
Illinois Red Cross volunteer joins Florida recovery effort after Hurricane Helene
Red Cross crews from across the country, including Illinois, are on the ground in Florida to assist with recovery efforts after Hurricane Helene made landfall as a powerful Category 4 storm.
Red Cross crews from across the country, including Illinois, are on the ground in Florida to assist with recovery efforts after Hurricane Helene made landfall as a powerful Category 4 storm.
Frankfort man volunteers in Florida after Helene destruction
A Chicago-area man traveled to Florida to lend a helping hand following the destruction of Hurricane Helene.
A Chicago-area man traveled to Florida to lend a helping hand following the destruction of Hurricane Helene.
Local volunteer prepares for Red Cross deployment as Hurricane Helene approaches Florida
As Hurricane Helene barrels toward Florida, a local volunteer is preparing to be deployed with the American Red Cross to help in recovery efforts after it makes landfall.
As Hurricane Helene barrels toward Florida, a local volunteer is preparing to be deployed with the American Red Cross to help in recovery efforts after it makes landfall.
Frankfort man volunteering with American Red Cross to assist Hurricane Helene victims
Al Lopez, of Frankfort, will be driving Red Cross emergency response vehicles to Florida on Friday morning after Hurricane Helene's arrival.
Al Lopez, of Frankfort, will be driving Red Cross emergency response vehicles to Florida on Friday morning after Hurricane Helene's arrival.
'The Wadee Resolution' passes US Senate
Wadee Alfayoumi, 6, was stabbed to death in a hate crime in Plainfield last year.
Wadee Alfayoumi, 6, was stabbed to death in a hate crime in Plainfield last year.
Crash involving motorcycle reported in Lockport
A crash in Lockport disrupted traffic on Wednesday morning near the intersection of 9th Street and State Street.
A crash in Lockport disrupted traffic on Wednesday morning near the intersection of 9th Street and State Street.
Women allegedly stole from Ulta and Victoria's Secret stores across Chicagoland, sold items on Instagram
Two women from Milwaukee are facing serious charges after allegedly stealing thousands of dollars worth of merchandise from retail stores across the Chicago area.
Two women from Milwaukee are facing serious charges after allegedly stealing thousands of dollars worth of merchandise from retail stores across the Chicago area.
Student, parent arrested after threat against Minooka school
A student was arrested this week for allegedly making a threat against fellow students at Minooka Intermediate School.
A student was arrested this week for allegedly making a threat against fellow students at Minooka Intermediate School.
Student, parent arrested after threat against Minooka school
A student was arrested this week after allegedly making a threat against students at a Minooka school.
A student was arrested this week after allegedly making a threat against students at a Minooka school.
Frankfort man sentenced to prison for selling stolen electronics through Crestwood business
A Frankfort man has been sentenced to federal prison after selling stolen items through suburban businesses.
A Frankfort man has been sentenced to federal prison after selling stolen items through suburban businesses.
3 wounded in shooting at Joliet bar
Three people were wounded in a shooting early Sunday morning at a bar in suburban Joliet.
Three people were wounded in a shooting early Sunday morning at a bar in suburban Joliet.
Will County man allegedly crashed into another vehicle while driving under the influence: police
A Joliet man was arrested this week after allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol and causing a crash last year.
A Joliet man was arrested this week after allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol and causing a crash last year.
15-year-old boy charged in shooting at Joliet food mart parking lot
A 15-year-old boy has become the second person charged in connection with a shooting last month in a Joliet parking lot that left two teens wounded.
A 15-year-old boy has become the second person charged in connection with a shooting last month in a Joliet parking lot that left two teens wounded.
Moderate drought declared for most of Chicagoland
A moderate drought was officially declared for most of Chicagoland Thursday morning.
A moderate drought was officially declared for most of Chicagoland Thursday morning.
12-year-old boy arrested for alleged social media threat against Joliet schools
A 12-year-old boy was arrested this week after he allegedly posted a threat on Instagram, indicating harm to students at Joliet area schools.
A 12-year-old boy was arrested this week after he allegedly posted a threat on Instagram, indicating harm to students at Joliet area schools.
Plainfield boy's death at the center of congressional hearing on hate crimes
The Senate Judiciary Committee convened its first-ever congressional hearing on anti-Palestinian hate crimes on Tuesday, placing a spotlight on the tragic death of Wadea Al-Fayoumi, a 6-year-old boy from Plainfield, Illinois.
The Senate Judiciary Committee convened its first-ever congressional hearing on anti-Palestinian hate crimes on Tuesday, placing a spotlight on the tragic death of Wadea Al-Fayoumi, a 6-year-old boy from Plainfield, Illinois.
Remains of 1968 Illinois homicide victim exhumed for DNA analysis
The remains of a woman who was found dead in unincorporated Will County in 1968 were exhumed last week for further analysis.
The remains of a woman who was found dead in unincorporated Will County in 1968 were exhumed last week for further analysis.
Will County cold case: Remains of 1968 homicide victim exhumed for DNA analysis
The remains of a woman who was found dead in unincorporated Will County in 1968 were exhumed last week for further analysis.
The remains of a woman who was found dead in unincorporated Will County in 1968 were exhumed last week for further analysis.
National hate crime hearing spotlights murder of local boy
Prosecutors said 6-year-old Wadea Al Fayoume was stabbed to death in Plainfield last year in an attack motivated by hate. The landlord accused of killing the boy is facing charges.
Prosecutors said 6-year-old Wadea Al Fayoume was stabbed to death in Plainfield last year in an attack motivated by hate. The landlord accused of killing the boy is facing charges.