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May 14, 2025
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Plans for Joliet’s annual Star Wars Day announced

Plans for Joliet’s annual Star Wars Day announced

The Joliet Public Library provides details for the popular Star Wars Day on June 7. The event is free.

By Bob Okon●
May 14, 2025 at 10:04 am CDT

Channahon Village Hall, police department evacuated over suspicious package, no danger to the public

Channahon Village Hall, police department evacuated over suspicious package, no danger to the public

Channahon Village Hall and the Channahon Police Department have been given the all clear after being evacuated Monday due to a suspicious package.

By Michael Urbanec●
May 05, 2025 at 8:08 pm CDT

Iowa residents arrested in Coal City after chase with police

Iowa residents arrested in Coal City after chase with police

Coal City Police and Grundy County Sheriff's deputies arrested two Iowa residents Thursday who fled police in a vehicle reported as stolen.

By Michael Urbanec●
May 01, 2025 at 6:15 pm CDT

I-55 lanes at I-80 in Will County closing two consecutive nights

I-55 lanes at I-80 in Will County closing two consecutive nights

As part of ongoing efforts to rebuild the Interstate 80 bridges over Interstate 55 in Will County , a full closure on southbound I-55 at I-80 will be put in place over two nights beginning Tuesday.

By Judy Harvey●
April 15, 2025 at 3:32 pm CDT

Joliet man killed in crash on I-55 ramp

Joliet man killed in crash on I-55 ramp

A Joliet man was killed in a crash on Monday morning on Interstate 55 in Channahon Township, according to the Will County Coroner’s Office.

By Felix Sarver●
April 07, 2025 at 3:55 pm CDT

New I-80 lane changes, ramp closures in Joliet, New Lenox this week

New I-80 lane changes, ramp closures in Joliet, New Lenox this week

Lane changes and ramp closures on Joliet and New Lennox began on Monday as construction workers prepare for improvements to the roads.

By Michael Urbanec●
March 25, 2025 at 1:16 pm CDT

Hollywood Casino hiring 100 workers in Joliet, job fair is Saturday

Hollywood Casino hiring 100 workers in Joliet, job fair is Saturday

Hollywood Casino has two upcoming job fairs as it expands staff for its future location in Joliet at Interstates 55 and 80.

By Bob Okon●
March 21, 2025 at 8:00 am CDT

2 arrested after police say they fled deputies in Grundy, Woodford counties

2 arrested after police say they fled deputies in Grundy, Woodford counties

The Grundy County Sheriff’s Office announced that it arrested Christina M. Moreno, 43 and Jesus G. Martinez, 42, both of El Paso, at around 5:24 p.m. Thursday after they fled from deputies attempting to make a stop in both Grundy and Woodford Counties.

By Michael Urbanec●
March 14, 2025 at 11:13 am CDT

Semitrailer catches fire on I-55 near Channahon

Semitrailer catches fire on I-55 near Channahon

A semitrailer caught on fire on Monday on Interstate 55 near Channahon. No reported injuries in the incident.

By Felix Sarver●
March 03, 2025 at 11:25 am CST

Driver who led Channahon, Wilmington police on a car chase arrested

Driver who led Channahon, Wilmington police on a car chase arrested

A driver led the Channahon and Wilmington police on a chase early Thursday morning before abandoning the vehicle, leading the police to issue a shelter-in-place order for the area around Sunset Drive near Galloway School.

By Michael Urbanec●
February 27, 2025 at 10:36 am CST
Morris mayor, city clerk retain positions according to unofficial election results

Morris mayor, city clerk retain positions according to unofficial election results

The Grundy County Clerk's Office has tallied the votes from Tuesday's consolidated primary election, and the unofficial votes show Morris Mayor Chris Brown retaining his position 1,045 votes to Alex Clubb's 386 votes.

By Michael Urbanec●
February 25, 2025 at 8:08 pm CST
Morris police arrest 17-year-old in Thursday night stabbing

Morris police arrest 17-year-old in Thursday night stabbing

The Morris Police Department announced Thursday that officers were called to a fight in the 200 block of Waverly Street, where witnesses said an 18-year-old woman had been stabbed.

By Michael Urbanec●
February 21, 2025 at 9:41 am CST

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