Inside look at ComEd's Command Center ahead of more severe weather

ComEd is activating its Command Center and staging crews ahead of Wednesday's expected severe weather. Here's how the utility is preparing.

Chicago-area man used racial slur, pushed child and threw bicycle in Naperville: prosecutors

A Plainfield man has been charged with a hate crime after authorities said he directed a racial slur at a 9-year-old boy, pushed him and threw his bicycle during a confrontation this weekend in Naperville.

Missing Frankfort boy with special needs found safe, police say

An 11-year-old boy with special needs who went missing in southwest suburban Frankfort has been found safe, police said.

Thousands across Illinois still without power ahead of more storms
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The pressure is on to restore power across the state before more storms roll in tonight. Fox Chicago's Kasey Chronis talks the latest updates from ComEd.

Four sports cars stolen from Joliet hotels during Hot Rod Power Tour

Four sports cars were stolen, and several others were damaged at two Joliet-area hotels early Tuesday morning in what police believe may be a targeted crime tied to a major car event.

Stolen luxury vehicles spark investigation in Joliet | ChicagoLIVE
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Joliet Police Sgt. Dwayne English joins ChicagoLIVE to bring the latest on several high-end vehicles part of the Hot Rod Power Tour that were found stolen and damaged Tuesday morning.

Will County will soon welcome two new prisons
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The Illinois Department of Corrections has announced plans to replace the Stateville Correctional Center in Crest Hill with two new prisons.

Hot Rod Power Tour rolls into Joliet to celebrate Route 66
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Thousands of classic cars and trucks are arriving at Route 66 Raceway in Joliet as the Hot Rod Power Tour kicks off, celebrating the history of Route 66 and bringing car enthusiasts together from across the country.

Man accused of placing skimming device at Joliet supermarket: police

Joliet Police are searching for a man who allegedly attached a skimming device to a credit card machine at a local supermarket.

Juvenile stopped from Plainfield school shooting
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 Deputies from the Will County Sheriff's Department say they prevented what could have been a deadly school shooting.

Chicago-area boy planning school shooting had gun, ammunition, police say

A suburban boy had planned to commit a school shooting and had a gun, ammunition and knives before being hospitalized on Friday, police say.