Warrant issued for ex-Bolingbrook teacher accused of battery involving 14-year-old student: police
A former suburban teacher accused of misconduct with a student is now facing battery charges. Here’s what we know so far.
Woman ‘sprayed’ victim with salsa at Joliet restaurant: court records
A woman is facing criminal charges after she allegedly "sprayed" another person in the eyes with salsa at a Joliet restaurant last month.
Bill to honor Joliet soldier killed in Lithuania mission passes Senate
The U.S. Senate passed a resolution to honor four American soldiers killed during a mission in Lithuania, including a Joliet native.
Texas man stole nearly $600 from vendors at Joliet racetrack, police say
An employee of a private vendor was arrested and charged with stealing almost $600 using a skimming device at the Route 66 Raceway in Joliet over the weekend.
New Lenox crash leaves 18-year-old dead
An 18-year-old man died in a crash Sunday evening in south suburban unincorporated New Lenox.
Boy, 3, dies after falling into pool in Wilmington, authorities say
A child who fell into a swimming pool in Wilmington on Thursday has died, according to authorities.
Naperville overtakes Joliet as state’s third-most populous city, data shows
Naperville is now the third-most populous city in Illinois, according to the latest data from the U.S. Census Bureau.
Joliet police sergeant, 47, killed in car crash, department says
Sgt. Hollis Weller, 20-year veteran of the Joliet Police Department, was killed while off-duty on Friday in a car crash.
5-year-old boy critical after being shot by 8-year-old relative in Joliet home, police say
A 5-year-old boy is in critical condition after police say he was shot by an 8-year-old relative inside a Joliet home early Friday morning.
These are Illinois' wealthiest counties, according to a new study
A new report ranks the wealthiest counties in Illinois—see where your area stands.
Plainfield man accused of possessing roosters, gear tied to illegal animal fighting
A Plainfield man is facing multiple felony charges after authorities say they found him in possession of six roosters and a cache of items commonly used in cockfighting.
Joliet drive-by shooting leaves 6 cars, 2 homes damaged, police say
An early morning shooting in southwest suburban Joliet last Saturday left two homes and several cars damaged.
Frankfort bank robbery: FBI offers $20,000 reward for information
The FBI just announced a $20,000 reward tied to Thursday’s Frankfort bank robbery. Here’s what we know.
Trump endorses project to keep invasive Asian carp from Great Lakes
Trump endorsed the project meant to keep the invasive carp away from Lake Michigan that Gov. Pritzker paused in February.
