Joliet middle school catches fire after being struck by lightning
The roof of a middle school in Joliet caught fire Sunday morning after it was struck by lightning.
City of Joliet worker hits pedestrian with city truck, victim critically wounded: police
A City of Joliet Utilities worker allegedly struck a pedestrian while traveling in a city-owned vehicle, leaving the victim with critical injuries.
2 dogs injured after fire erupts at Joliet home
Two dogs were injured after a fire erupted at a home in Joliet Wednesday morning.
Suburban man stabbed to death in Bolingbrook
A 23-year-old man was stabbed to death in Bolingbrook Tuesday night.
Chicago area man arrested after getting caught scamming in Texas
A Bolingbrook man was arrested by Texas police for stealing thousands of dollars using scamming tactics.
11 injured in south suburban school bus crash
Three Braidwood school buses were involved in a crash in Channahon Tuesday morning. State Police said 11 children were taken to area hospitals with minor injuries while the remaining students were brought back to Reed Custer Middle School to reunite with their families.
Lockport Township school board approves $3.5M construction bid, says central campus will reopen in August
The Lockport Township High School District Board of Education approved a contract with a local construction company to finish the ceiling replacement at the central campus.
11 children hospitalized after south suburban school bus crash on I-55
Eleven children were hospitalized after three south suburban school buses were involved in a crash near Smith Bridge in Channahon Tuesday morning.
Joliet man charged with animal cruelty after seen kicking dog
A man was charged after he was seen "violently kicking" a dog Sunday morning in southwest suburban Joliet.
Motorcyclist hospitalized after crash with pickup truck in Joliet
A motorcyclist is recovering in the hospital after crashing with a pickup truck in Joliet Saturday evening.
Will County man allegedly fired crossbow into neighbor's home who owed him $60, threatened to kill him
A Joliet man was arrested last week after allegedly shooting a crossbow into his neighbor's home over a money dispute.
Will County coroner identifies man killed after motorcycle crashes into bus carrying 15 kids
A man was killed after a motorcycle crashed into a school bus carrying 15 children in Will County Wednesday afternoon.
Man dead in Will County after motorcycle crashes into bus carrying 15 kids
A man was killed after a motorcycle crashed into a school bus carrying 15 children in Will County Wednesday afternoon.
Wheelchair initiative in Will County expands opportunities for individuals with disabilities to explore nature
A new initiative in the suburbs is expanding opportunities for individuals with disabilities to engage with nature.
Wheelchair initiative in Will County expands opportunities for individuals with disabilities to explore nature
A new initiative in the suburbs is expanding opportunities for individuals with disabilities to engage with nature.
Lockport High School community seeks solutions amid campus safety concerns
Concerned parents gathered at Lockport High School's East campus cafeteria on Monday for a community open house, seeking answers about the future of the school's infrastructure following recent safety concerns.
Lockport High School community pushes to bring students back home after ceiling collapse
Concerned parents gathered at Lockport High School's East campus cafeteria on Monday for a community open house, seeking answers about the future of the school's infrastructure following recent safety concerns.
Baby Nyla heads home after defying odds at Silver Cross Hospital
It was a momentous day for a local family!
Heartwarming sendoff: Baby Nyla leaves Silver Cross Hospital after 6 months in NICU
On Monday, Nakeya and Cory Haywood headed home with their daughter, one of the youngest ever micro-preemie babies born at Silver Cross Hospital.
Joliet nurses reach tentative deal with Ascension St. Joseph
The union will review and vote on the new contract proposed by Ascension St. Joesph over the next two weeks, the Illinois Nurses Association said Monday.