Plainfield boy's death at the center of congressional hearing on hate crimes
The Senate Judiciary Committee convened its first-ever congressional hearing on anti-Palestinian hate crimes on Tuesday, placing a spotlight on the tragic death of Wadea Al-Fayoumi, a 6-year-old boy from Plainfield, Illinois.
Remains of 1968 Illinois homicide victim exhumed for DNA analysis
The remains of a woman who was found dead in unincorporated Will County in 1968 were exhumed last week for further analysis.
Will County cold case: Remains of 1968 homicide victim exhumed for DNA analysis
The remains of a woman who was found dead in unincorporated Will County in 1968 were exhumed last week for further analysis.
National hate crime hearing spotlights murder of local boy
Prosecutors said 6-year-old Wadea Al Fayoume was stabbed to death in Plainfield last year in an attack motivated by hate. The landlord accused of killing the boy is facing charges.
Saint Xavier football player among 2 killed in crash on I-80 in Tinley Park
A crash on Interstate 80 in Tinley Park on Sunday resulted in the deaths of two New Lenox men, one of whom was a football player at St. Xavier University.
2 girls arrested in Joliet for social media threats against local schools
Some students in Joliet will attend classes remotely Monday after a series of violent threats were posted online.
Joliet schools shift to e-learning Monday after threats on social media
Students in Joliet will attend classes remotely Monday after a series of violent threats that were posted online.
Semi-truck jackknifes on I-80 in Channahon, causing lengthy road closures
A semi-truck jackknifed on I-80, leading to hours-long road closures in Channahon.
Joliet man arrested for having modified handgun during traffic stop
A Joliet man is in custody on multiple charges after police found him with a modified handgun during a traffic stop.
Joliet man surrenders to state police on child pornography possession charge: ISP
An 18-year-old Joliet man is behind bars after Illinois State Police said they found child exploitation materials in his possession.
Joliet family issues statement after 2-year-old fatally stabbed by 6-year-old brother
A Joliet family released a statement mourning the loss of 2-year-old Christopher, who was fatally stabbed by his 6-year-old brother on Sept. 6.
Joliet family issues statement after 2-year-old fatally stabbed by 6-year-old brother
A Joliet family has released a statement as they continue to mourn the loss of their 2-year-old son, who was fatally stabbed by his 6-year-old brother last week.
Joliet man surrenders to state police on child pornography possession charge: ISP
An 18-year-old Joliet man is behind bars after Illinois State Police said they found child exploitation materials in his possession.
The New Lenox Warriors Walk
Ending the stigma of PTSD in veterans and service members is just part of the goal of the annual Warriors Walk in New Lenox.
New Lenox family takes stand against childhood cancer
A New Lenox family is taking a stand against childhood cancer, hosting their fourth annual lemonade stand.
Joliet West High School under 'secure and hold' protocol
Suburban officials said there was a rumor of a weapon in the building at Joliet West High School.
Funeral planned for slain Plainfield gymnast Kara Welsh
Kara Welsh, a Plainfield native and standout gymnast, was killed earlier this month in her off-campus apartment near the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater.
Funeral planned for slain Plainfield gymnast Kara Welsh
Kara Welsh, a Plainfield native and standout gymnast, was killed earlier this month in her off-campus apartment near the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater.
Joliet man charged in December 2023 shooting
A 19-year-old Joliet man was arrested on Wednesday in connection with a shooting last year.
Will County man on pretrial release for gun charge arrested after two teens shot in parking lot
A Will County man has been charged in connection with the shooting of two teens in Joliet last month.