Investigation finds alleged mistreatment at Illinois prison mental health facility
A joint investigation by The Marshall Project, WBEZ, and the Chicago Sun-Times details alleged mistreatment inside the Joliet Treatment Center, a facility created to provide mental health care for incarcerated people with serious mental illness. Instead, the investigation found patients faced isolation, neglect, and other harmful conditions. The Marshall Project reporter Shannon Heffernan joins us live to discuss the findings.
A joint investigation by The Marshall Project, WBEZ, and the Chicago Sun-Times details alleged mistreatment inside the Joliet Treatment Center, a facility created to provide mental health care for incarcerated people with serious mental illness. Instead, the investigation found patients faced isolation, neglect, and other harmful conditions. The Marshall Project reporter Shannon Heffernan joins us live to discuss the findings.
Joliet warehouse proposal prompts new measure targeting pollution
Northern Builders plans to build a 1.2 million-square-foot facility in Joliet, a project that could bring more truck traffic and increased emissions. State Sen. Rachel Ventura joins Good Day Chicago to discuss new legislation she introduced to help protect nearby neighborhoods from pollution associated with large industrial developments.
Northern Builders plans to build a 1.2 million-square-foot facility in Joliet, a project that could bring more truck traffic and increased emissions. State Sen. Rachel Ventura joins Good Day Chicago to discuss new legislation she introduced to help protect nearby neighborhoods from pollution associated with large industrial developments.
Families to gather in Joliet for Walk for Lives honoring victims of the fentanyl crisis
A Walk for Lives organizer and the DEA discuss Saturday's event in Joliet, its mission to honor lives lost to fentanyl and the importance of bringing families, law enforcement and the community together.
A Walk for Lives organizer and the DEA discuss Saturday's event in Joliet, its mission to honor lives lost to fentanyl and the importance of bringing families, law enforcement and the community together.
Man charged after beating 80-year-old gas station employee with stick in Joliet
A man has been charged after police said he beat an 80-year-old gas station employee with a wooden stick during an argument at a Joliet convenience store.
A man has been charged after police said he beat an 80-year-old gas station employee with a wooden stick during an argument at a Joliet convenience store.
Fourth of July fireworks end in teen arrests after crowd turns hostile in Joliet
Several teenagers were arrested Friday night after a disturbance broke out during the Independence Day fireworks celebration at Bicentennial Park in Joliet, where police say officers were assaulted, fireworks were launched toward the crowd and officers, and pepper spray was used.
Several teenagers were arrested Friday night after a disturbance broke out during the Independence Day fireworks celebration at Bicentennial Park in Joliet, where police say officers were assaulted, fireworks were launched toward the crowd and officers, and pepper spray was used.
NASCAR returns to Joliet on 4th of July weekend | ChicagoLIVE
For the first time in years, NASCAR is returning to the Chicagoland Speedway in southwest suburban Joliet.
For the first time in years, NASCAR is returning to the Chicagoland Speedway in southwest suburban Joliet.
Joliet man lit toy box on fire at Walmart, ate chicken without paying, police say
A man was accused of allegedly setting a fire at a Joliet Walmart and eating food without paying for it last month.
A man was accused of allegedly setting a fire at a Joliet Walmart and eating food without paying for it last month.
NASCAR returns to Chicagoland Speedway after seven years
The wait is over: NASCAR is returning to Chicagoland Speedway in Joliet for the first time in seven years.
The wait is over: NASCAR is returning to Chicagoland Speedway in Joliet for the first time in seven years.
Joliet man arrested in fatal 2024 hit-and-run that killed bicyclist, police say
A Joliet man is in custody in connection with a fatal hit-and-run crash that killed a bicyclist in October 2024, police said.
A Joliet man is in custody in connection with a fatal hit-and-run crash that killed a bicyclist in October 2024, police said.
Driver seriously injured after high-speed crash in Joliet: police
A 21-year-old man was seriously injured in a crash in Joliet early Sunday morning, according to police.
A 21-year-old man was seriously injured in a crash in Joliet early Sunday morning, according to police.
World’s first-ever Dairy Queen in Joliet gets major makeover
The very first Dairy Queen location in Joliet has undergone a major renovation. FOX Chicago’s Jake Hamilton takes viewers inside the historic site and showcases what it will soon offer the public.
The very first Dairy Queen location in Joliet has undergone a major renovation. FOX Chicago’s Jake Hamilton takes viewers inside the historic site and showcases what it will soon offer the public.
McDonald’s celebrates America 250 with its largest-ever fried apple pie in Joliet | ChicagoLIVE
McDonald’s is celebrating America 250 with the return of its fried apple pies and the debut of its largest-ever pie in Joliet. McDonald’s owner-operator John Carnagio shares details with ChicagoLIVE.
McDonald’s is celebrating America 250 with the return of its fried apple pies and the debut of its largest-ever pie in Joliet. McDonald’s owner-operator John Carnagio shares details with ChicagoLIVE.
Joliet man faces DUI, battery charges after fatal dirt bike collision
A Joliet man is facing DUI and battery charges after a crash that killed a 17-year-old dirt bike rider Monday night and he allegedly assaulted another rider at the scene.
A Joliet man is facing DUI and battery charges after a crash that killed a 17-year-old dirt bike rider Monday night and he allegedly assaulted another rider at the scene.
World’s first Dairy Queen building joins Joliet museum collection
The Joliet Area Historical Museum has acquired the building that housed the world’s first Dairy Queen, which opened June 22, 1940, in Joliet, Illinois.
The Joliet Area Historical Museum has acquired the building that housed the world’s first Dairy Queen, which opened June 22, 1940, in Joliet, Illinois.
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.
ComEd is activating its Command Center and staging crews ahead of Wednesday's expected severe weather. Here's how the utility is preparing.
Joliet shooting: Police search for suspect after man, woman wounded at apartment complex
Joliet police are searching for a suspect after a man and woman were shot Monday afternoon at an apartment complex. Here's what we know.
Joliet police are searching for a suspect after a man and woman were shot Monday afternoon at an apartment complex. Here's what we know.
Thousands across Illinois still without power ahead of more storms
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.
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.
Heavy storm damage, downed trees reported in Joliet after severe weather
Several large, downed trees and businesses are without power in Joliet after strong storms passed through on Wednesday.
Several large, downed trees and businesses are without power in Joliet after strong storms passed through on Wednesday.
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.
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.
Joliet polce are investigating a sports car heist
Four sports cars were stolen in Joliet, according to police. Lesile Moreno has the latest.
Four sports cars were stolen in Joliet, according to police. Lesile Moreno has the latest.