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.

Homer Glen House Fire Collapses Part Of Floor; No One Injured: FPD

The first call came in reporting the fire at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday in Homer Glen.

Lockport Man Filmed Co-Worker In Shower: Police

Brian Ericksen, 36, was charged and booked into the Will County Adult Detention Facility on Monday, in connection to an August incident.

50 Years Pass Since Disappearance Of 15-Year-Old Christine Meadors

On Nov. 5, 1973, Meadors was reported missing after disappearing from her home. Her body was found in April 1974 in a forest preserve.

LTHS Assessing Structure Of All Classrooms, Spaces At Central

"We will update our community on plans moving forward as soon as we have more information," McBride said.

Man Shot In Neck In Lockport Township, Suspect Charged: Sheriff

The victim remains in critical condition.

Indiana Man Stole $174K Check From Lockport Township: Indictment

The charge stems from the theft of a check from Lockport Township in January 2023.

18-Year-Old Killed In Homer Glen Crash: Sheriff

Another woman is in critical condition after the three-vehicle crash on Wednesday night.

Joliet Man Faces Reckless Homicide Charges In 2022 Homer Glen Crash

Haramija faces 5 counts of aggravated DUI, 6 counts of reckless homicide in crash that killed two people.

3 DUI Arrests, 51 Seat Belt Tickets During Lockport Labor Day Campaign

Police also issued 28 speeding tickets, and made two suspended/no valid driver's license arrests.

Lockport Home Uninhabitable After House Fire: Homer Fire District

A fire was found on the rear deck of the home, which had extended up the walls and into the attic, the District said.

Labor Day Enforcement Campaign Planned By Lockport Police

The “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” enforcement campaign runs from Aug. 18 through the early-morning hours of Sept. 5.

Lockport Man Reported Missing Has Been Found Safe

A man reported missing last week was found safe over the weekend.

Reports Of Ruse Burglaries On The Rise In Will County: Sheriff

Police have received multiple calls in recent days about ruse burglaries.

Lockport Man Charged In Connection With Multiple Armed Robberies: PD

Joseph Weber, 28, is being held in the Will County Jail on $750,000 bond and is linked to robberies in New Lenox, Joliet, and Lockport.

Fourth Of July Enforcement Campaign Planned In Lockport

The campaign will run from June 16 until the early morning of July 5.

Bomb Threat Reported Wednesday Night At Lockport Jewel: Police

Huff said no explosive devices were located, and the store was eventually reopened to staff and customers on Wednesday night.

2 Injured In Lockport Home Invasion, 1 In Custody: Police

Police said the 32-year-old suspect was possibly high on psychedelic mushrooms before he assaulted two people with a lawn decoration.

Police Step Up Enforcement For Distracted Driving Awareness Month

Motorists can expect to see increased patrols and traffic safety enforcement zones throughout April, a news release from police states.

Carbon Monoxide Suspected In Deaths Of Man, Woman In Lockport

Jeffrey Stucke Sr., 53, and Jacqueline Birsa, 37, were both pronounced dead at 7:10 p.m. Monday, officials said.

Man, Woman Found Dead In Car Outside Lockport Walmart

Police said the 53-year-old man and 37-year-old woman appeared to have been sleeping in the car before their deaths.

Elwood Woman Gets 10 Years For 2016 Drug-Induced Homicide In Lockport

Kiley Murphy sold heroin and fentanyl to a 24-year-old woman in Lockport, who died of an overdose in 2016.

1 DUI Arrest During Lockport Police St. Patrick's Day Enforcement

The department also issued six speeding citations, and four citations for no valid driver's license or suspended driver's license.

Murder Victim From 1980 Identified Through Relative's DNA: Coroner

The man's body was found in a wooden crate at the Lockport locks power plant in July of 1980.

Double Murder Defendant Should Be Freed From Jail: Lawyer

DNA from at least four male contributors was found on Lockport homicide victim Ashtin Eaton's T-shirt, Anthony Maggio's lawyer revealed.

1 Killed, 1 Seriously Injured In Lockport Twp. Head-On Crash: Police

One person was pronounced dead on the scene of the crash on Route 171, which remained closed for several hours as police investigated.

Fire Causes Extensive Damage To Lockport Home: Lockport Fire District

Firefighters worked for about an hour to bring the fire under control.

Lockport Township Woman Jailed On Child Endangerment Charges

Kimberly Wells was arrested twice in two weeks after police said she locked her two young sons in a car while she was in bars in Joliet.

Body Identified As Missing Tinley Park Man: Coroner

Christopher Paller, 46, was reported missing last month.

Increase Of Ruse Burglaries Reported: Will County Sheriff

The sheriff's office said recent incidents have involved people claiming to be from home security companies.

Reckless Homicide, DUI Charges Filed In Fatal Lockport Crash

The crash happened in August at Gougar Road and 163rd Street in Lockport.

Fire Destroys Pole Barn Owned By Lockport Township Trucking Company

The Christmas Eve fire took more than three hours to get under control as three local departments also battled sub-zero temperatures.

Woman, 89, Was Found Dead Outside Victorian Village In Homer Glen

Police believe the woman had a cardiac event and died outside.

Coroner Investigating Death Of Woman, 89, At Homer Glen Senior Home

The woman's cause and manner of death are still pending.

Pedestrian Severely Injured After Hit By Car In Lockport: Police

The investigation is ongoing, but police told Patch that they did not anticipate issuing citations for the driver.

Cause Of Death Revealed For Slain Lockport Baby, Mom: Prosecutors

Anthony Maggio learned he needs $10 million cash to be released after being charged in the deaths of his daughter and daughter's mother.

Arrest Made In Slaying Of Lockport Mom, Baby

On Oct. 2, 2020, 32-year-old Ashtin Eaton and her 1-year-old daughter Hazel Skye Bryant were found dead at a house in Lockport.

Attempted Burglary Reported At Rink's Gun And Sport

The sheriff's office is asking the public for assistance in identifying the offender.

23 Seatbelt Citations During Lockport Police Thanksgiving Campaign

The "Click It or Ticket" and "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" enforcement took place from Nov. 18 to Nov. 28.