Man dies 10 days after Matteson shooting
A Chicago man who was charged with attempted murder following a shooting earlier this month in Matteson remains in the Cook County Jail, and may face upgraded charges because the...
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Man arrested after spreading harmless ‘dietary supplement’ inside Joliet police station, triggering hazmat response, police say
A man is in custody Thursday after video surveillance filmed him spreading a white powdery substance that turned out to be harmless inside the Joliet police department. Demarkus Bailey, 44,...
Officials clarify Joliet police chief firing, give ultimatum
Ousted Joliet police Chief Dawn Malec was given the option to resign from city employment entirely or face firing after being removed from the top job Wednesday — a move...
Joliet police chief says she was fired for requesting administrative hearing related to Eric Lurry death
The Joliet police chief said she was fired Wednesday after pressing for an administrative hearing about a police officer who leaked a video of the controversial arrest of a man...
Two men face weapons charges in connection with homecoming incident at Lyons Township High School
Two 19-year-old men face weapons charges after police in Western Springs recovered two handguns from a car at Lyons Township High School South Campus following Saturday's homecoming football game. Demitrus...
Man killed in I-94 semi-trailer truck crash in Gurnee
An Interstate 94 crash near Gurnee that left a man dead Monday morning remains under investigation. Police shut down a portion of northbound and southbound traffic on the interstate after...
Orland Park woman, Lansing rap artist charged in connection with car thefts
An Orland Park woman and a rap artist from Lansing face felony identify and car theft charges as the alleged leaders in a scheme to fraudulently purchase luxury vehicles, state...
New Lenox to celebrate 75th birthday with weekend festival, start of 25-year time capsule hunt
New Lenox is celebrating its 75th anniversary this weekend with an event featuring the bands Ides of March and Starship as well as helicopter rides and the start of a...
New Lenox Board OKs gas station, car wash over some residents’ obections
New Lenox will soon see its third Lenny's Gas N Wash station. Trustees approved plans Monday for a Lenny's Gas N Wash on 4 acres at the northwest corner of...
Investigation of Joliet policing won’t focus on Eric Lurry’s death, but could be a ‘powerful thing’ to spark change, AG’s office says at town hall
Attorneys with the Illinois attorney general's office explained at a town hall Thursday what their investigation into Joliet policing practices would entail — but were also clear about what it...