Cows get loose on I-80 after Joliet crash, truck driver charged
One person was critically injured and dozens of cows were loose on Interstate 80 Tuesday afternoon after a truck driver under the influence of drugs crashed in suburban Joliet, according to officials.
Cows roam free after cattle truck crashes on I-80, driver critically injured
One person was critically injured and numerous cows were loose on Interstate 80 Tuesday afternoon after a crash involving a cattle hauler in suburban Joliet.
2 stubborn cows demand freedom after getting loose on Illinois interstate
Holy cow! Two cattle among several who got loose on I-80 in Joliet, Illinois Tuesday afternoon refused to be taken back into custody.
Joliet woman charged with fatally crashing into cyclist in Chicago's West Loop
Chicago police said that on Saturday night, Courtney Bertucci was driving a 2008 Jetta eastbound on Madison when she swerved into oncoming traffic. Police said she ran over a 43-year-old man on a bicycle, then took off.
Intoxicated Joliet woman charged with battering her mother-in-law: police
After further investigating, Joliet police say the battery occurred after Kristin Martinez arrived at her mother-in-law's home intoxicated to pick up her children.
Ryan Reddick: Joliet man charged with being an armed habitual criminal after he is shot by police
Police said that Ryan Reddick was a passenger in a car stopped on Linden Avenue on Wednesday morning. He allegedly ran off while armed with a handgun.
Dariuf Jordan: Joliet man charged with shooting at his own son after argument
Joliet Police said that Dariuf Jordan, 56, had fired a handgun after getting into an argument with his adult son. The son had left and then come back to get something. Jordan allegedly threatened to kill him and then fired one round towards the closed apartment door, hitting the door frame, police said.
2 Chicago men arrested for breaking into Joliet bar, trying to steal money from slot machines
Two Chicago men were arrested for breaking into a Joliet bar and trying to steal money from slot machines, an ATM and a cash register Wednesday.
Joliet man charged with pinning police officer with vehicle
A Joliet man is facing charges after pinning an officer with a car and leading police on a chase in the southwest suburb.
Joliet police officer shoots gunman who refused to drop weapon
A Joliet police officer shot a gunman who refused to drop his weapon Wednesday night in the southwest suburb.
Possible human remains found along bank of Des Plaines River
Possible human remains were discovered Tuesday morning along the bank of the Des Plaines River in Joliet.
Human remains found in Joliet near Des Plaines River
Workers discovered possible human remains the south bank of the river around 8:28 a.m. on the property of Zenith Energy Terminals at 1035 W. Laraway Road, according to Joliet police.
Human remains found in bank of Des Plaines River in Joliet
Possible human remains were discovered Tuesday morning along the bank of the Des Plaines River in Joliet.
Jury deliberates fate of Orland Park man who killed pregnant woman, 3 sons in crash
Jury deliberations will continue Wednesday in the trial of an Orland Park man charged with causing a deadly accident in Will County five years ago.
Suburban Chicago lifeguards honored for saving woman who collapsed during water aerobics class in Joliet
The Red Cross said that last June, Marge Bell collapsed while doing water aerobics at the Inwood Athletic Club in Joliet. Lifeguards Julia Castillo and Cole Kics got Bell out of the water, and together with Aquatics Superintendent Lauren Ryan, started CPR.
Joliet man sentenced to 48 years for fatally shooting girlfriend: 'Nothing can bring Kia back'
Jasper Johnson, 35, claimed he was intoxicated and playing with his revolver that was partially loaded. Prosecutors say he manipulated the gun he knew to be loaded by spinning the cylinder, cocking the hammer and pulling the trigger. He fired the gun, and his girlfriend was struck in the left side of the head.
Woman charged in deadly hit-and-run in Joliet parking lot
A woman was charged in a hit-and-run that killed a man Monday in a Joliet supermarket parking lot.
SUV fatally strikes man in Joliet parking lot during verbal altercation
A man was killed in an apparent hit-and-run in the parking lot of a Joliet grocery store Monday afternoon following a verbal altercation with a female motorist.
Mother of Joliet teen killed in train accident creates scholarship program in his honor
It has been nearly three years since 15-year-old Charlie Cooper lost his life in Joliet. Now, his mother is working to make sure his legacy lives on through other children.
Illinois mother raising funds for scholarship to honor late son
It has been nearly three years since 15-year-old Charlie Cooper lost his life in Joliet. Now, his mother is working to make sure his legacy lives on through other children.