Will County Judge Vincent Cornelius rendered Tuesday's decision following Elijah Watson's bench trial in March of 2024.
Residents heard a gunshot and saw a man driving from the scene while yelling toward a nearby residence, Joliet police revealed.
Joliet Police Chief Bill Evans, along with at least 50 Joliet police officers, possibly more, were on the scene of January's standoff.
Former Councilman Cesar Guerrero talked to Joliet's City Council to tell everyone about this week's incident witnessed by several people.
A person of interest who was taken into custody has been released, Joliet police revealed, and said no charges have been filed.
At 2:14 a.m., Joliet police officers responded to Anthony’s Restaurant and Pub at 3151 Voyager Lane for a fight.
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Baietti-Van Horn was placed into custody without incident, Joliet police announced.
Robert Smith is accused of kicking a woman's 13-year-old son in the face before leaving the apartment, Joliet police say.
"Detectives have identified a person of interest, however no arrests have been made at this time. No injuries were reported," English said.
Will County Judge Victoria Kennison rejected efforts by Will County's prosecutors to keep Rockdale's Kari Love in the jail.
The Illinois Trust Act prohibits local law enforcement from enforcing federal immigration laws, Joliet's chief of police pointed out.
Cory Durflinger, 42, meets the dangerousness standard under the SAFE-T-Act, Will County Judge Derek Ewanic ruled.
Several Joliet fire engines, ambulance and ladder trucks sped through downtown Joliet heading to the scene of the crash.
A Joliet man, 25-year-old Devin Grizzle, is being defended by Eric Blatti of The Law Office of Eric J. Blatti.
Honiotes was not known to the victim and had no permission to enter the home, Joliet police announced.
David Gregory of Shorewood was unarmed at the time of arrest, Joliet police revealed.
Joliet's police officers were able to secure 23-year-old Emily Craig, and she had to be escorted from the store.
Joshua Mcallister allegedly pushed an officer in the chest when they took the brick from his hand, Joliet police announced.
During a gathering at a residence, Simpson became involved in an argument with another person and grew irate, Joliet police said.
“The Joliet Police Department holds itself to the highest standards of integrity and accountability," Chief Bill Evans remarked last year.
Although Adan Tapia-Patino was arrested for aggravated DUI, the actual owner of the 2009 Mercedes-Benz ML 550 faces the forfeiture.
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The victims were Anthony M. McGee, 22, Gabriella M. Rueda, 22, of West Chicago, and Emmanuel Hernandez-Arroyo, 22, of Plainfield.
Alexander Barrowman comes from Maha Court. Now 33 years old, the Joliet Area Narcotics Squad took arrested him last week.
Officers conducted a traffic stop on a Dodge Ram near Third Avenue and Iowa Avenue for a registration violation.
He also indicated that he had consumed alcohol prior to driving, Joliet police revealed.
Ryan Johnson also held an active Will County warrant for failure to appear in court on previous traffic charges.
The last incident happened over the weekend.
ISP Special Agents were notified of an alleged threat made to an Illinois Department of Human Services employee.
Joliet police said the victim was eventually able to escape during the struggle and call 911 after Curtis Williams fled the apartment.
Joliet police officers responded to the Main Stay Suites at 135 South Larkin Avenue for an unwanted man on the property.
The Morris news radio station WCSJ broke news of Thursday afternoon's fire at the Love's truck stop along Interstate 80.
Illinois State Police and Will County Sheriff's deputies helped Crest Hill police with Tuesday night's crash involving the pedestrian.
After four years in Will County's Jail, Joliet 21-year-old Cristian Angel Ortiz-Arias is now standing trial for the May 2021 slaying.
Joliet police spokesman Dwayne English said the Joliet police was only called to assist with the apprehension.
The victim reported he went outside and observed Michael Malito sitting in the front passenger seat of his vehicle.
Robert Burnett was transported to the Joliet Police booking area, processed, and subsequently taken to the WCADF without further incident.
As officers approached, they said they were stopped near the entry door from the garage by Angela Borla, who placed her hands on an officer.
The driver of the Corvette, a 78-year-old Joliet resident, sustained minor injuries and was taken to Silver Cross Hospital.