2 teens seriously injured in Joliet shooting; no suspect in custody

Joliet police officers responded to the 400 block of East Benton Street for a call of shots fired. Upon arrival, officers located two 17-year-old boys who had been shot.

Chicago families unite to call attention to missing family members

"We want to make sure he is safe," said Qiana Jackson, daughter of James Jackson. "We need him to come home. Please help us find him."

Work planned along I-80 in Joliet
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A heads-up for drivers in the southwest suburbs: get ready for a series of weekend closures on I-80 in Joliet, but it may be worth it.

IDOT prepares for weekend closures on I-80 in Joliet
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IDOT is preparing for a series of weekend closures on Interstate 80 in Joliet. Tia Ewing speaks with Jonathan Schumacher from IDOT about major changes coming to I-80.

Lockdown at Lockport elementary school lifted after shooting nearby left 1 injured

A male subject was located near the school and had been shot in the leg, the sheriff's office said. About 15 spent shell casings were also located in the nearby street.

Pilcher Park hopes to reunite stuffed dog with family
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A stuffed dog named Odie is on quite the adventure. He was left behind at Pilcher Park in Joliet earlier this month.

Man charged in Shorewood bank robbery

A man was arrested Wednesday, just 25 hours after allegedly robbing a bank in Shorewood.

Chicago man wanted in Illinois carjacking spree arrested in Dolton

A Chicago man who was allegedly part of a crew wanted for stealing several vehicles across central Illinois was taken into custody Friday night in Dolton.

Joliet police officer opens fire during arrest of armed juvenile

A Joliet police officer opened fire while taking an armed teen into custody Wednesday night in the southwest suburb.

Longtime pen pal pays off for Frankfort woman after love story goes viral
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Mackenzie Udani talks about her incredible love story that began seven years ago on Omegle and was cemented after a 3,000 mile journey to meet her longtime social media pen pal.

Yes, some Chicago suburbs really have gotten a lot of rain this weekend

The National Weather Service said that Kirkland, in DeKalb County, got the most rain: 3.63 inches. Tinley Park and Mokena were close behind.