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June 05, 2025
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Man charged with stealing crucifix, candles from Wilmington church

Man charged with stealing crucifix, candles from Wilmington church

A man has been charged with stealing a crucifix, candles and a towel on Sunday from St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Wilmington.

By Felix Sarver●
May 30, 2025 at 5:15 am CDT

Exact amount allegedly stolen from Big Brothers Big Sisters of Will and Grundy Counties still not released

Exact amount allegedly stolen from Big Brothers Big Sisters of Will and Grundy Counties still not released

A special prosecutor said both parties in the felony theft case against a former CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Will and Grundy Counties are engaged in negotiations.

By Felix Sarver●
May 04, 2025 at 5:15 am CDT

Joliet teen arrested in Grundy County following high-speed chase on I-80 beginning in La Salle County

Joliet teen arrested in Grundy County following high-speed chase on I-80 beginning in La Salle County

The Grundy County Sheriff's Office announced Tuesday that it has arrested a 17-year-old who had allegedly stolen a firearm in Peru after a pursuit that ended near Arby's on Route 6 in Morris.

By Michael Urbanec●
April 16, 2025 at 5:51 am CDT

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 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

Morris man charged with first-degree murder in mother’s death

Morris man charged with first-degree murder in mother’s death

A 44-year-old Morris man is being charged with three counts of first degree murder in the death of his mother in August 2024.

By Michael Urbanec●
February 20, 2025 at 5:15 am CST

New details released in Joliet battery case against Catholic priest

New details released in Joliet battery case against Catholic priest

The Rev. Carlos Martins allegedly grabbed a girl’s hair, made a “flossing motion” with her hair in his mouth, sat behind her and made a “growling noise,” according to a statement from Joliet police officials.

By Felix Sarver●
January 28, 2025 at 3:19 pm CST

Battery charge filed against priest on tour in Joliet last year

Battery charge filed against priest on tour in Joliet last year

A charge has been filed against a priest who was on a relic tour in Joliet last year and he is accused of placing the hair of a 13-year-old girl in his mouth, court records show.

By Felix Sarver●
January 25, 2025 at 6:00 am CST

Chicago man dies in early morning crash on I-80 near Minooka

Chicago man dies in early morning crash on I-80 near Minooka

The Illinois State Police is investigating that occurred at 12:41 a.m. Monday on Interstate 80 westbound near Minooka Road after a semi hit a car that was traveling in the wrong direction on the one-way road.

By Michael Urbanec●
January 24, 2025 at 8:54 am CST

Ex-Joliet Outlaws member charged with murder to remain in jail

Ex-Joliet Outlaws member charged with murder to remain in jail

An appellate court upheld the pretrial detention of a former Joliet Outlaws motorcycle club member who for a second time is facing charges of killing a woman and hiding her body.

By Felix Sarver●
January 19, 2025 at 9:00 am CST
Former CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Will and Grundy counties indicted

Former CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Will and Grundy counties indicted

Theodore Broduer, former chief executive officer of the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Will and Grundy counties, has been indicted in Will County on felony theft charges.

By Judy Harvey●
December 06, 2024 at 5:15 am CST
State police seize almost 4 pounds of meth in Grundy County traffic stop

State police seize almost 4 pounds of meth in Grundy County traffic stop

Two people were taken into custody in Grundy County after Illinois State Police found more than 1,800 grams of methamphetamine in their vehicle on Wednesday.

By Judy Harvey●
November 15, 2024 at 5:15 am CST

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