Felix Sarver

A mother whose child was the victim of a 2023 hate crime murder in Plainfield Township reunited with the first responders of the tragedy at the Will County Sheriff’s Office in Joliet. 

An 18-year-old driver died from injuries he suffered in a crash in Joliet Township.

A man from Texas was accused of using a skimming device at the Route 66 Raceway in Joliet to divert funds from legitimate vendor sales into his personal account, police said.

Officers found no one injured in a shooting reported on Sunday in the 1000 block of Lois Place in Joliet.

The Trump administration is reported to be slashing a $56 million annual grant program for the training and distribution of Narcan, a nasal spray that is credited with saving lives from opioid overdoses.

A federal judge found the police misconduct claims in a lawsuit over the 2020 in-custody death of Eric Lurry were strong enough for trial and possibly receive a favorable verdict. 

No one was injured, but police said they found about 20 spent shell casings in the area.

Plainfield police investigation into the March 24 fire at the Larry's Diner building led to the arrest this week of two 14-yea-olds.

A Mass was held on Friday to celebrate the election of Pope Leo XIV at Cathedral of St. Raymond Nonnatus in Joliet. During the Mass, Bishop Ronald Hicks told parishioners that the new pope is "very smart and capable," and also someone who is "relatable." Hicks called Pope Leo XIV a "bridge builder" who believes in unity.

Two vehicles and garage door hit in Black Road gunfire, but no one was found injured from shots fired at two locations on Thursday.

A third suspect from Chicago has been arrested on charges alleging they participated in the 2024 murder of a tattoo artist in Bolingbrook.

A Lockport music teacher at Walsh Elementary School said the education of teaching has become more dynamic and engaging for students.

A Joliet Junior College professor said she always enjoyed architecture but she never realized how much she enjoys teaching. When asked how she motivates her students, she says they motive her.

A ceremony was held in downtown Joliet for the 44th Annual Will County Law Enforcement Memorial Day at 14 W. Jefferson St. on Thursday, May 8, 2025. Police officers from various departments and local government and law enforcement officials participated.

A Will County judge stood by her prison sentence for a former Plainfield Township landlord convicted of the 2023 hate crime murder of a Muslim child.