More than 100 people came to the outdoor vigil held Wednesday night for Minneapolis nurse Alex Pretti who was shot to death.

Joliet's chief legal counsel said former Mayor Bob O'Dekirk's legal claims "have always been without merit." A federal judge has not yet ruled on a motion for sanctions against O'Dekirk's attorneys.

The agents wore “police” placards and patches from the Deparment of Homeland Security Investigations and the Drug Enforcement Administration, the Bolingbrook police said on Wednesday evening.

A Kankakee County judge dismissed a lawsuit filed by a former Joliet mayor who claims he was the victim of a conspiracy in 2020 to subject him to criminal charges.

The Kankakee County sheriff and a Will County lawmaker would like to see all felony charges against defendants qualify them for detention under the SAFE-T Act.

The first remote operation of Joliet drawbridges began last week, an IDOT spokeswoman said.

Repairs crews identify electrical problem but extent of needed repairs not known yet.

The work will begin in late January and will continue through month of February.

Here's the Illinois Department Transportation's plan for openings, closings and maintenance of Joliet bridges in the coming year. Remote control of three bridges starting any day.