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Two Joliet residents die in crash

Two Joliet residents die in crash

Two people died following a single-vehicle crash in Joliet on Friday night.

By Judy Harvey and Denise M. Baran-Unland●
June 08, 2025 at 6:00 am CDT

Maple Park pilot dead, toddler injured in rural DeKalb County plane crash

Maple Park pilot dead, toddler injured in rural DeKalb County plane crash

A Maple Park resident died and a toddler was injured Saturday in a small plane crash in rural DeKalb County, authorities said. This is a developing story.

By Kelsey Rettke●
June 08, 2025 at 6:00 am CDT

Prime cutting jobs at Saint Joseph Medical Center in Joliet

Prime cutting jobs at Saint Joseph Medical Center in Joliet

Prime Healthcare says it is consolidating certain positions, and jobs will be offered elsewhere.

By Bob Okon●
June 06, 2025 at 6:23 pm CDT

Crest Hill issues traffic advisory for Saturday morning

Crest Hill issues traffic advisory for Saturday morning

The Crest Hill Police Department will be doing traffic control for a 5K event on Saturday morning. Traffic will be limited on Gaylord Road.

By Judy Harvey●
June 06, 2025 at 2:00 pm CDT

Lockport traffic alert for Old Canal Days parade

Lockport traffic alert for Old Canal Days parade

Drivers be aware of Lockport street closures for the Old Canal Days parade on Friday evening.

By Judy Harvey●
June 06, 2025 at 8:00 am CDT

Judge denies jail release for teen charged in shooting death of Joliet 13-year-old

Judge denies jail release for teen charged in shooting death of Joliet 13-year-old

A Will County judge ordered a 15-year-old teen to remain detained as he faces charges accusing him of murder in the fatal shooting of another teen.

By Felix Sarver●
June 06, 2025 at 6:00 am CDT

Parents’ release in Homer Glen murder case draws fire from Will County lawmaker

Parents’ release in Homer Glen murder case draws fire from Will County lawmaker

A state lawmaker wants the SAFE-T Act repealed after a Will County judge continued the pretrial release of parents charged with the drug-related murder of a child but the law's supporters note the parents have not violated their release conditions.

By Felix Sarver●
June 05, 2025 at 4:35 pm CDT

Joliet teen charged in deadly shooting of 13-year-old

Joliet teen charged in deadly shooting of 13-year-old

A 15-year-old boy will be charged as juvenile instead of an adult with the first-degree murder of a 13-year-old boy who was shot twice and left for dead in an alley in Joliet.

By Felix Sarver●
June 05, 2025 at 6:00 am CDT

2 cats dead in Streator home fire, 2 more missing

2 cats dead in Streator home fire, 2 more missing

Two cats are dead and two more are missing after a Streator fire Tuesday.

By Maribeth M. Wilson●
June 04, 2025 at 7:44 pm CDT

IDOT announces emergency closures in Joliet along I-80 at Center Street

IDOT announces emergency closures in Joliet along I-80 at Center Street

IDOT has announced a temporary emergency closure of portions of Center Street and the Center Street ramp from eastbound I-80.

By Jessie Molloy●
June 04, 2025 at 4:56 pm CDT
Free parking in downtown Joliet still weeks away

Free parking in downtown Joliet still weeks away

Joliet City Manager Beatty says free-parking plan should be ready for City Council vote in two weeks. But putting it in place will take longer.

By Bob Okon●
June 04, 2025 at 10:00 am CDT
Raynor Avenue next Joliet street to be blocked by construction

Raynor Avenue next Joliet street to be blocked by construction

The city of Joliet announced Tuesday that Raynor Avenue will be closed at Six Corners starting Monday for a pavement project.

By Bob Okon●
June 03, 2025 at 4:35 pm CDT

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Two Joliet residents die in crash


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Lockport traffic alert for Old Canal Days parade


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