Joliet

Bison Calves Enhance Prairie Restoration in Will County

Wilmington, IL – A delightful springtime event unfolds at the Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie as new bison calves, affectionately dubbed "Red Dogs" due to their reddish-tan coats, begin their...

Bourbonnais Friendship Festival 2024: Nominate Your Local Hero for the Grand Parade

Bourbonnais, IL - The call for heroes resounds through Bourbonnais as the Friendship Festival invites nominations for everyday...

Strong Chance of Thunderstorms in Northern Indiana, Substantial Rainfall Expected This Weekend 

Chicago, IL - Communities west of Highway 31 are on alert as meteorologists forecast substantial rainfall and a...

Former Illinois University Student Released Following Alleged Terrorist Threat

Bourbonnais, IL - An Urbana resident and former Olivet Nazarene University (ONU) student was released by the courts after...

Kankakee Alert: Immigrant Dropped Off by Police After Disturbing Home Entry Attempt in Wilmington 

Kankakee, IL - A decision by Wilmington police to transport a Venezuelan immigrant to Kankakee after a troubling...

Illinois HS Evacuated: Refrigeration Leak Causes Alarm Chaos at Joliet West

JOLIET â€” Joliet West High School in Illinois saw an abrupt evacuation Monday morning, not due to an earlier believed projector explosion, but a refrigeration...

Double Whammy: Power Outages Cause Back-to-Back Cancellations at Rialto Theatre 

JOLIET, IL - Fans of both rock and film have been left disappointed as the Rialto Square Theatre announced the cancellation of not one, but...

Illinois Woman Fatally Struck by Truck; Joliet Driver Charged

JOLIET â€“ A 49-year-old Illinois woman was fatally hit by a Ford 250 pickup on McDonough Street, west of South Larkin Avenue Monday night. According to...

Closed Today: Joliet Prison’s Unexpected Response to Independence Day Festivities

JOLIET, IL â€“ The Joliet Police Department today issued a public notice warning of an unauthorized gathering planned at the historic Old Joliet Prison. This...

Illinois Ex-School Bus Driver Caught in Second Murder-for-Hire Plot

JOLIET, IL â€“ The dark underbelly of Illinois has been exposed as Will County State’s Attorney James Glasgow announced the conviction of Christian Shepherd, 44,...

Illinois Murder: Joliet Teen Arrested in Mexico, Held on $5 Million Bond 

JOLIET, Ill. â€“ Police confirmed Thursday evening the arrest of 17-year-old Nathan Melchor in Tijuana, Mexico.  The high-profile detention comes as a result of an intricate,...
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