I-80 in Will County getting billion-dollar makeover
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One of the most traveled and battered roads in Illinois is getting a billion-dollar makeover, and the work begins this week.

Missing Mokena Dunkin' employee found safe: police

A 19-year-old Dunkin' employee who was reported missing from Mokena Monday morning has been found safe.

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.