Jury Deliberations Will Enter 2nd Day In Lockport Double Murder Case

The jury will resume deliberating in the slayings of mom Ashtin Eaton and baby Hazel Bryant on Friday morning.

Was Maggio Asleep When Lockport Murders Happened? Fiancee Testifies

Marcelina Baliczek was called by defense lawyer Michael Clancy as one of their witnesses. She has two daughters with Anthony Maggio.

Lockport Woman To Serve 21 Days For Going Into Capitol On Jan. 6

Kelly Lynn Fontaine will also serve 3 years probation for parading, demonstrating or picketing inside the Capitol.

Joliet Amazon Paramedic's DNA Found On Lockport Murder Victim's Body

Two forensic scientists with the Illinois State Police crime lab in Joliet testified Tuesday morning in the Lockport double murder trial.

Lockport Murders: Maggio's DNA On 3 Items At Crime Scene

Anthony Maggio's phone remained in Crestwood, where he lived, at the time of the late-night murders of Ashtin Eaton and baby Hazel.

Lockport Murders: Mom Was Blocked On Snapchat Before Her Killing

Anthony Maggio told Lockport Police that he blocked Ashtin Eaton on Snapchat. Hours later, the Lockport woman and her infant were slain.

'I Held Her And Said Wake Up, Baby, Wake Up': Murder Victim's Grandma

The Lockport woman's Bible study was interrupted by the discovery of her dead daughter, Ashtin Eaton, and granddaughter Hazel, age 1.

Lockport Mom, Baby Hazel Killed Over Child Support: Prosecutors

Prosecutor James Zanayad said Anthony Maggio murdered Ashtin and baby Hazel because he did not want to become burdened with child support.

Will County Sheriff's Office Announces Labor Day Enforcement Campaign

This high-visibility enforcement initiative will run from Aug. 16 through the early morning hours of Sept. 3, encompassing Labor Day weekend

Reports Of Body Found Near Lockport Dam

This investigation is open and ongoing, police said.

2 Shot In Lockport Township 'Targeted Attack': Sheriff

The first victim, age 65, was shot in the head; the second victim, a woman, age 40, was shot in the foot.

110 Citations Issued During Lockport Police's Memorial Day Enforcement

Lockport Police wrote 52 citations for seatbelt violations.

'Lack Of Evidence' In Lockport Area Calls Of Fireworks, Shots: Sheriff

The sheriff's office outlined previous police calls made to the home where they say a woman was shot by her neighbor this week.

Gunshots, Racial Slurs Before Lockport Hate Crime Shooting: McKenna

John "Pistol Pete" Shadbar is accused of tossing M-80s over his neighbor's fence before this week's shooting. He will remain in jail.

Woman's Death Under Investigation By Lockport Police

The final cause and manner of death will be determined at a later date pending police, autopsy and toxicology reports, the coroner said.

Attempted Murder Charges In 'Racially Motivated' Lockport Twp Shooting

Police believe additional charges will be filed against the man, who "fired dozens of rounds of ammunition with an assault style rifle."

Woman Shot By Neighbor, 70, In Lockport Township: Sheriff's Office

Police said the man was armed with a rifle and briefly barricaded himself in his home before surrendering.

Lockport Police Write 86 Citations During Distracted Driving Campaign

Officers also wrote two speeding, two seatbelt and four other equipment violations during the campaign.

Lockport Double Murder: Jury Trial Date Set For September

Anthony Maggio, 29, of Crestwood, is facing multiple charges of first-degree murder after the 2020 killings of Ashtin Eaton and Hazel Bryant

Lockport Man Charged With Public Indecency

On Friday, officers located Richardson at his residence and placed him under arrest for the outstanding warrant.

Arrest Made In Arson Incidents At Tinley, Homer Glen Menards Stores

A Wheaton man faces several charges in connection with fires set inside two Menards stores Thursday, the Will County Sheriff's Office said.

Will Co. Sheriff's Deputy Faces DUI Charges After Off-Duty Wreck

Sheriff's Deputy Michael Franc has retained long-time Joliet criminal defense lawyer Ted Hammel, who specializes in DUI cases.

Homeland Security Raids Lockport Township Home

The search happened Thursday in the 400 block of Bruce Road, officials confirmed.

Online Gaming May Have Led To Homer Glen Swatting Call: Sheriff

A caller falsely told police he had shot his grandmother and was holding someone hostage at a home in Homer Glen.

Police Talk Down Suicidal Man On 9th Street Bridge: Lockport PD

Lockport police and state troopers were on the scene Monday afternoon, police said.

Man Hospitalized After Mental Health Crisis In Homer Glen: Sheriff

A resident saw the man and rushed to his aid Friday afternoon, the sheriff's office said.

Woman, 79, Killed In Lockport Fire Identified: Coroner

The woman died after a fire last month at a Lockport condo building.

Ambush Murder In Lockport Township Solved: Will Co. Sheriff Announces

The 55-year-old victim was ultimately paralyzed from the waist down from in the shooting, and he is recovering at a Chicago hospital

Lockport Police Make Announcement On St. Patrick's Day Partying

You can be held liable and prosecuted if someone you serve is involved in an impaired driving crash, Lockport police emphasized.

Lockport Woman, 79, Dies From Injuries After Fire At Condo

The woman's name is being withheld pending notification of family. The fire happened in the 1100 block of Division Street Tuesday night.

Shooting Leads To Battery, Gun Charges For Homer Glen Man, 28: Sheriff

The shooting happened Thursday, Feb. 22 in the 12000 block of Longmeadow Lane. One man suffered a gunshot wound to the back.

Murder In Lockport Township, 2nd Shooting Victim Alive: Sheriff

The 55-year-old victim has undergone surgery and is listed in critical condition, Will County sheriff's officials announced.

Lockport Man, 34, Beat Woman, Punched And Shoved Deputy: Sheriff

A 34-year-old Lockport man allegedly battered a woman and then fought with officers trying to arrest him, according to sheriff's reports.

Lockport Barricade Incident Ends Peacefully: Police

The incident happened late Monday night in the 1000 block of 7th Street, Lockport police said.

Lockport HS Student Was Sexually Assaulted By Classmate: Lawsuit

The suit has been filed in Cook County court regarding allegations of a 2022 sexual assault of a student.

Attempted Homicide Arrest After Man Stabbed 18 Times: Lockport Police

A 19-year-old from Elwood has been charged after stabbing a man 18 times, after meeting him to sell narcotics, police said.

Attic Fire Damages Lockport Duplex Unit: Fire District

No one was injured, and the unit was unoccupied due to remodeling.

Police Sergeant, Wife Dead In Homer Glen Murder-Suicide: Police

The Glendale Heights department confirmed the identities of the two people as Michael and Jackie Huff.

Man Sentenced To 6 Years For 2016 Lockport Drug-Induced Homicide

Steve Talbot, of Joliet, pled guilty to one count of drug-induced homicide, which is a class X felony.

Animal Cruelty Charges Filed After Unlicensed Rodeo In Lockport Twp

Police say the charges came after drone footage showed steers being abused with a cattle prod.