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July 19, 2025
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Braidwood man charged with firing gun in direction of I-55 on Fourth of July

Braidwood man charged with firing gun in direction of I-55 on Fourth of July

A Braidwood man will remain in jail after prosecutors claimed he recklessly fired a gun on the Fourth of July in the direction of Interstate 55.

By Felix Sarver●
July 09, 2025 at 5:15 am CDT

Morris man arrested for attempted kidnapping

Morris man arrested for attempted kidnapping

The Morris Police Department said Christopher Stassin, 37, was arrested for aggravated attempted kidnapping and disorderly conduct.

By Michael Urbanec●
July 07, 2025 at 11:32 am CDT

Braidwood man allegedly fired gun at person wearing bulletproof vest

Braidwood man allegedly fired gun at person wearing bulletproof vest

A Braidwood man is in custody after allegedly shooting at an acquaintance who was wearing a bullet-proof vest at the time on Friday evening,

By Judy Harvey●
July 05, 2025 at 8:38 pm CDT

Ottawa, Grundy County police arrest Willowbrook driver fleeing traffic stop

Ottawa, Grundy County police arrest Willowbrook driver fleeing traffic stop

The Grundy County Sheriff's Office said in a release Monday that it aided the Ottawa Police Department in arresting a Willowbrook driver who they say fled a traffic stop.

By Michael Urbanec●
June 30, 2025 at 11:49 am CDT

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

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