Following the attack, Ira Cunningham was suspected of stealing the victims purse containing her keys and credit cards, Joliet police say.
Joliet citizen Danny Leon-Castillo, 34, was placed into custody following a brief struggle with the officers, Joliet police advised.
Michael Gallegos was placed into custody at 9:08 a.m. on Sunday, following a Joliet police traffic stop in the 500 block of Collins Street.
A Silver Alert was issued for the 69-year-old after she was last seen walking on Friday.
Illinois State Police handled the crash investigation into the deaths of Joliet citizens Elbert Washington, 80, and Michelle Weithers, 61.
Spent shell casings were located inside the home, police said.
While Brian Benton was police chief, Officer Cassie Socha's phone was seized by her fellow officers and they disseminated her nude videos.
The residents arrived home and discovered the house was full of smoke and called 911, Lockport Township firefighters say.
Gregory Brown displayed the loaded handgun and pointed it at his girlfriend, threatening to shoot her, Joliet police announced.
Only Joliet Patch was in Will County Courtroom 202 on Monday to cover the pretrial detention hearing of Joliet resident Omar Mejia.
Julian Stamps, 28, was cited for tinted windows and operating an uninsured vehicle and the vehicle was towed from the scene: JPD
A .45-caliber Glock was found in the living room and one of the kitchen drawers contained the 135 grams of cocaine, court records show.
Gregory Podobnik, 32, of New Lenox denied hitting the Crest Hill woman and claimed he did not know how she hurt her eye, police said.
“There are no words that can fully capture the sorrow of losing a child," Joliet Police Chief Bill Evans announced.
Takiyah Jefferson was wanted for endangerment in the 2023 death of her 17-year-old son from dehydration and illness.
Anyone with information about the shooting are encouraged to contact the Joliet Police Department Investigation Division at 815-724-3020.
Braidwood police drew their sidearms and raised it toward the direction where Brandon Quirk, 46, just ran, court documents reflect.
A short time later, Joliet police officers located Murry and Ramey in the 400 block of Cass Street and placed them both into custody.
Armando Zuniga-Lopez fell to the ground and slapped the Joliet officer’s hands away as they attempted to arrest him, arrest reports show.
Joliet police learned that two males were attempting to break into the closed business using an unknown hand tool.
Additionally, a vehicle that had been reported stolen earlier in the week was discovered in the garage, Joliet police announced.
Several people called 911 to report the sound of these gunshots, the Will County Sheriff's Office said.
Nathan Ballard's death on the east side was caused "by a guy whose companion set up a drug deal rip (off) over $75," prosecutors argued.
In 2023, attorney Jeff Tomczak wanted a judge to suppress Patrick Gleason's March 10, 2018, interview with Marc Reid at Loyola Hospital.
Alex Williamson, 19, is too dangerous to release in the Joliet area at large, a Will County judge determined on Wednesday.
Joskar Ramos was 18 when he opened fire on hundreds of people at a Joliet backyard Halloween party, taking three lives, police say.
After pleading guilty to murder and being sentenced to Illinois Department of Corrections, Shanquilla Garvey had a change of heart.
St. Patrick’s Day enforcement campaign is funded by federal traffic safety funds from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
William Paschall ended the life of another Salem Village resident in November 2023, attacking the man in the laundry room, police said.
Joliet police officers say they learned that a Kia K5 was stolen from the parking lot while the driver was inside the store.
Joliet police say they learned from the resident that Sherrod Taylor was intoxicated and was no longer welcome upon the property.
Alverties White attempted to pull away from officers while handcuffed prior to being placed in a squad car, Joliet police noted.
Will County Judge Dan Kennedy ruled that 56-year-old Joliet defendant Corey Nobles is a danger to himself and others.
Jo Montejano-Rodriguez told his mother that Rockdale Deputy Police Chief Baikie "will get his, don't worry," prosecutors noted.
The Joliet Fire Department arrived on scene and extinguished the fire on Maha Court, which is near River Road and Theodore.
The shooting happened in the Joliet subdivision near Theodore Street and Ridge Road.
The 12-person jury on the fourth floor of Will County's Courthouse, in Courtroom 405, took exactly one hour to reach its unanimous decision.
Evans: What sets Detectives Jansma and Rutkoski apart is not just their investigative skills, but their unwavering commitment to justice.
This marks the fourth time Kayla Patton, 36, has been in the Will County Jail since December 2023. This time, she faces drug dealing counts.
Batusich reflected on the incident during a routine drive across the Jefferson Street Bridge, which spans the Des Plaines River.