Axe-wielding home intruder in Joliet burglary captured in California: police
A man wanted for breaking into a Joliet home with an axe has been arrested in southern California.
Joliet man charged with attacking his ex and her teenage daughters
Karl Cooks, 40, is confronting his ex-girlfriend with a gun, hitting her in the face, and then attacking her 13-year-old and 17-year-old daughters when they tried to stop him.
Person in custody after barricade situation in Joliet: police
A barricade situation ended safely Saturday morning in suburban Joliet, police said.
Man asked officer for directions after stealing car in Joliet: police
A 35-year-old Chicago man was arrested last week after asking police for directions while allegedly driving a car he’d stolen minutes earlier.
Body found 33 years ago in NW Indiana was Illinois woman
A body found more than 30 years ago in a northwestern Indiana wildlife area has been identified as that of an Illinois woman.
More snow Sunday — followed by 'what will feel like a heat wave' — after snowiest 3 weeks since 1979
More snow could be on the way Sunday as a cold snap that has taken hold of the Chicago area begins to release its icy grip.
State trooper hurt in Joliet crash; 2nd trooper hit in a day
“This is about more than just obeying the law — it’s about basic decency and respect for the very lives of the brave souls on our streets simply trying to help the public,” ISP Director Brendan Kelly said in a statement.
Joliet Fire Department pitches in with vaccination efforts in the southwest suburb
Jeff Carey, deputy chief of the Joliet Fire Department, talks about how they're working overtime to give thousands of coronavirus vaccinations to the people of the community.
State trooper seriously injured in I-55 crash in Joliet
A state trooper was seriously injured after his vehicle was rear-ended while investigating a crash on Interstate 55 in Joliet.
Man, 75, dies in Joliet crash
Three people were hurt, one fatally, after a head-on crash Thursday in Joliet in the southwest suburbs.
Much of Joliet under boil order after water main breaks
Many residents in Joliet remain under a water boil order Tuesday after several water main breaks in the southwest suburb.
Man shot in suburban Joliet
A 21-year-old man was shot Saturday in suburban Joliet, according to Will County sheriffs.
Man shot by Joliet police allegedly pointed BB gun at officers
A man allegedly pointed a BB gun at Joliet police officers before an officer opened fire and struck him three times.
Joliet couple producing Bernie Sanders mittens after Vermont senator goes viral
A Joliet couple has cracked the code, which means soon you may be able to buy your own exact replica of the now-famous mittens Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders wore to Joe Biden’s inauguration.
Illinois high school seniors talk life amid on-going pandemic
"It's forced me to slow down because usually I'm like super busy, and I've been able to reevaluate what's really important," said a Joliet West High School senior.
Man wanted for attempted robbery at fast food restaurant in suburban Joliet
Police are looking for a man wanted for an attempted robbery at a fast food restaurant Friday in suburban Joliet.
Man drowns in Des Plaines River after rescue attempt in Joliet; 2nd drowning this week
A 39-year-old Joliet man drowned in the Des Plaines River after first responders tried to rescue him.
Chief of Police in Joliet retiring
Alan Roechner, the current Chief of Police in Joliet, will be retiring this month.
Former Joliet teacher gets 4 years in prison for sexually assaulting student at Naperville hotel
A former Joliet high school teacher was sentenced to four years in prison for sexually assaulting a female student in 2017.
Diocese of Joliet announces closure of DuPage County school
The Diocese of Joliet announced Thursday it will be forced to close one of its DuPage County schools due to low enrollment and financial challenges.