Joliet
Noise From Music Fest At Chicagoland Speedway Has Neighbors Up In Arms
Most of the complaints seem to be coming from the east of the Chicagoland Speedway in new Lenox, Frankfort and Mokena as grandstands protect the other three sides.
Murder Suspects Accused Of Having Sex On Corpses Plead Not Guilty To New Indictment
A judge’s standing orders sealing the case file and gagging the attorneys left more questions than answers after the latest hearing in Will County for the group already charged with the murders of Eric Glover and Terrance Rankins.
120-Year-Old Joliet Church Headed For Demolition
The city is moving to have a 120-year-old church demolished after a year has passed without any repairs to structural damage caused by a storm.
Body In Des Plaines River Is Slain Joliet Woman
A woman’s body found Saturday in the Des Plaines River has been identified through dental records as that of a Joliet woman who was allegedly killed by her son last month in her home, according to the Will County coroner’s office.
Trucker Killed When 2 Semis Collide On I-80 Near Joliet
A semi was traveling on the ramp from Houbolt Road to westbound I-80 when, for unknown reasons, it was struck by a semi traveling west on I-80.
Joliet Man Shot, Killed In Lockport Township
A 21-year-old man was shot to death Sunday night at the border of Joliet and an unincorporated area, according to police.
SNAP Members Praise Cardinal George’s Handling Of Joliet Abuse Case
But at the same time – their flier and their members – asked parishioners to ask the cardinal for more: to release more files on abusive priests.
2 Investigators, BGA: Casino Treats Joliet Officials To VIP Cards
It’s not illegal, but it’s a bad bet, the BGA says. 2 Investigator Pam Zekman reports.
Search Resumes For Joliet Woman’s Body
Authorities were continuing their search Tuesday morning for the body of a Joliet woman who has been missing since last week, and believed to have been killed by her son.
Joliet Man Charged With Mother’s Murder
A Joliet man was charged Thursday evening with killing his mother earlier in the day and dumping her body in the Des Plaines River, according to police.
I-55 Crash Closes Southbound Lanes Near Joliet
One of the vehicles overturned in a ditch and the other vehicle was disabled in the left lane following the crash.
Joliet Diocese Releases Personnel Files On Priest Abusers
The Diocese of Joliet has lifted a protective order on personnel files of 15 priests as part of a settlement in a sexual abuse case announced Tuesday.
Preschool Teachers Claim Race Harassment In Joliet
Two women have filed a lawsuit accusing several employees at a southwest suburban Joliet preschool of racial discrimination and harassment.
Report: Murder Suspects Had Sex On Top Of Corpses
After they allegedly murdered two young men, two of the four suspects involved in the savage and bizarre attack decided to have sex on top of the corpses, according to a published report.
Man Charged With Throwing Courtroom Chair At Cop He Accused Of Assaulting Him
Just moments after a federal jury ruled against Lavelle Watts Jr., and in favor of Officer Joshua Sawyer, the Joliet cop Watts had sued, an enraged Watts grabbed a chair and flung it at Sawyer, witnesses said.
New Details Revealed About Joliet Double Murder Suspects
The suspects and victims appear to be friends, and hung out frequently.
Will County’s Top Prosecutor To Handle Double Murder Case
Will County State’s Attorney James Glasgow said Monday he will personally prosecute the murder case against four young men and women accused of strangling two friends in Joliet, then attempting to dismember their bodies.
Joliet Authorities: 4 Young Adults Rob, Murder 2 Friends, Then Continue ‘Party Atmosphere’
- Police say four young adults, one the son of a Joliet police sergeant , lured two friends to a house, robbed and strangled them and then played video games until police arrived.
Quinn Gets Go-Ahead To Close Illinois Prisons
Seven Illinois correctional facilities, including the modern but hotly debated high-security Tamms prison, will close within weeks after action by a judge Wednesday, Gov. Pat Quinn said.
Man Convicted In Channahon Slaying
The man who shot a couple in their Channahon apartment during a 2009 home invasion has been found guilty of murder and attempted murder.
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