Joliet police officers with the unit will "maintain a consistent presence downtown, including in and around City Square," according to city officials.

The New Lenox Fire Protection District was called to the scene of a commercial structure fire Friday, resulting in multiple raised alarms and major structural damage.

Will County Judge Carmen Goodman made the ruling during a hearing on Friday in a juvenile courtroom at River Valley. The teenager's next hearing is set for June 25.

The Chicago Bears announced Friday that its board of directors voted to advance its stadium project in Hammond, Indiana. However, two Illinois lawmakers confirmed to Capitol News Illinois that any talk of the Bears leaving the state is premature

During the investigation, Joliet police officers recovered spent shell casings in the area and discovered three unoccupied vehicles and a nearby building had been struck by gunfire, a police spokesman said.

Will County Judge Amy Christiansen heard arguments on whether she should allow the pretrial release of Jae’vion Smith, 17, who is charged as an adult with the first-degree murder of Javion Bailey, 17.

Will County Auditor Duffy Blackburn served as treasurer on the board for the Senior Services Center of Will County until a year ago.

Charges have been filed against a teen accused of plotting a shooting at a Plainfield Township school, according to the Will County Sheriff’s Office.

New sidewalk cafe rules latest in city laws stemming from the opening of the new Joliet City Square in April.