Felix Sarver

Inwood Park in Joliet was designed to ensure “every element supports meaningful play, social connection and physical activity," Joliet Park District officials said.

Residents in Joliet, Lockport and Shorewood took to the streets Friday afternoon to take part in a series of May Day protests.

A union for legal aid workers decided to strike Friday in downtown Joliet as they seek a contract with fair pay.

Almost 30 animals were rescued in Joliet following an investigation that uncovered a “broader criminal operation” involving unlawful drug activity and “serious animal cruelty,” the police chief said. 

The death of an infant from Plainfield Township has been deemed a homicide by the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office. 

A Will County judge has issued a warrant for the arrest of a key witness who failed to appear in court in the case against John Paul Resedean, 45, who is charged with grooming and indecent solicitation of a child.

Joliet city officials say the search for the next police chief "will not be limited geographically—internal, regional, and national candidates will all be welcome to apply."

The filming of the proposed HBO TV series “American Blue” continued on late Tuesday afternoon near the Slammers baseball stadium in Joliet.

The Joliet police chief plans to retire May 28 after serving more years than any other chief since 2018 for a department that weathered controversies and leadership instability before his arrival.

Joliet Park District has implemented “updated controls” and internal reporting to ensure an incident where a past finance director stole from them does not happen again, according to the executive director.

Lincoln-Way East High School resource officer requested assistance for investigation of “potentially hateful and concerning” online comments. Deputies have spoken to a 'juvenile suspect' but not saying whether they are a student.

A Will County judge will decide May 5 on whether a Plainfield Township man is guilty of the 2018 first-degree murder of his girlfriend whom prosecutors said was brutally beaten to death in Romeoville.

Lanes have been reopened following a report of a diesel fuel leak stemming from a five-vehicle crash in the area of Interstate 80 at the Interstate 55 interchange near Joliet.

Illinois State Police is investigating a 2025 incident involving a Joliet City Council member who is accused in a lawsuit of physically attacking a man without justification at Andy & Sophie’s bar.

State Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel, D-Shorewood, is sponsoring a bill that would create special Illinois license plates alerting police officers that a driver or passenger has autism