Fatal Wrong-Way Crash With Semi Closes Westbound I-80: Police

Two people were taken to a hospital with injuries, one of whom later died, police said.

Boy Accused In School Shooting Plot Is Plainfield Central Freshman: District 202

The boy had a history of poor attendance and hadn't attended school since December, Superintendent Glenn Wood said.

Woman Bit Victim's Pinky Finger, Lands In Will County Jail: Joliet Police

Officers also spoke with Stacey Guerrero-Gonzalez, who denied the allegations.

After Crash In Downtown Joliet, Man Tripped On Curb Causing Police Officers To Fall On Him: Landeros

The Chevrolet was determined to be inoperable and was subsequently towed from the scene.

New Stalking Charges For Joliet Senior Citizen On Cora: Judge Orders His Release From Jail

Now 72 years old, Panagiotis Sakitjakis was put in the Will County Jail three different times in 2025. This time, he's regained his freedom.

After Dispute About Going To Bed With Woman, Man Tasered 3 Times Before Falling Into Bushes: Joliet PD

Makhi Jones comes from the 1400 block of Joliet's Devonshire Drive.

Victim 'Appeared Sweaty, Crying And Out Of Breath,' Joliet Woman Denies Finding Messages On His Phone: Cops

A lot more people are being kept in Will County's Jail under the SAFE-T-Act. Gustavo Rivera-Corado of West Jefferson Street is the latest.

Joliet Man At Econo Lodge Taken Away In Handcuffs By Shorewood Police, Here's Why

The Shorewood police officers located a small shoebox inside of the bag which contained a box of Federal American Eagle 9mm Lugar rounds.

Joliet Man Who Keeps Showing Up At BP Gas Station Now Detained Under SAFE-T-Act: Judge

The Joliet BP Gas Station at the corner of McDonough Street and South Chicago Street is a forbidden place for Joliet's Quitman Morrow.

Boy, 13, Arrested After Joliet Shooting Leaves Victim In Critical Condition At Loyola Medical Center

Officers rendered medical aid until Joliet Fire Department paramedics arrived on scene.

Witness To Joliet Slaying 'Heard A Statement From Defendant That He Would Go Get His Gun': Prosecutors

Will County Judge Donald DeWilkins has determined that 58-year-old Willis Ellis of Joliet's Nicholson Street must be kept in the jail.

Minooka Man Commits Domestic Violence At Motel 6 Along Mall Loop Drive: Joliet Police

The victim was evaluated at the scene by Joliet Fire Department paramedics.

Car Thief Returns To Scene Of His Joliet Crime, Police Making Arrest Discover His Warrant: Cops

Joliet police say the owner did not give permission to anyone else to take his vehicle.

Joliet Teenager Shoves Pregnant Woman During Heated Argument: Joliet Police

The victim was evaluated at the scene by Joliet Fire Department paramedics.

Man Fell Asleep At Thorntons Gas Pumps, Then Joliet Police Came And Arrested Him For These Charge: Polices

During the investigation, Joliet police say the responding officers saw drug paraphernalia in plain view.

After Driving 96 MPH In 55-Zone, Joliet Motorist Must Be Denied Release Under SAFE-T-Act: Prosecutors

Carlos Almazan, 28, comes from the 300 block of Joliet's Wheeler Road.

Shots Fired On Joliet's Mills Road, Drive-By Shooting Victim, 20, Driven To Silver Cross Hospital

Joliet's police officers conducted a canvass of the scene and recovered firearms believed to be connected to the incident.

Small Child, 4, Left Home Alone, Almost Runs Into Roadway, Joliet Police Arrest Mother: Cops

The Joliet police officers learned the child had entered a residence in the 500 block of Summit Street.

Man Took Phone So Woman Could Not Call 911: Joliet Police

He initially refused to walk as officers escorted him to a squad car, according to Joliet police.

Joliet Police Arrest Man In His 70s For 'Yelling Loudly And Making Accusations' Inside Police Station: Cops

He was ultimately taken into custody without further incident, a Joliet police spokesman said.

Trouble At Shell Gas Station, Joliet Man Swings Car Door Open, Pops Woman With Fist: Prosecutors Reveal

Michael Ritchey has been put in the Will County Jail four different occasions since early last July. He's a Joliet 35-year-old.

Joliet Stabbing On Mississippi Avenue: 'My Wife And I Are In Danger With Them In Our Home'

Last month, 20-year-old Jakaila Rancifer pleaded guilty and was sentenced for a 2025 battery crime. Now, she's back in Will County's Jail.

He Busted Jeremy Hylka, Got Other Men Arrested, So Why Was Save Our Siblings 'Vigilante' Just Put In Jail?

Channahon resident Shane Divis, now 24, just spent four days in the Will County Jail after Joliet police arrested him on a bench warrant.

2 Joliet Teens With Fully Automatic Pistol, Semi-Automatic AR Pistol, Land In Will Co. Jail: Prosecutors

Bryan Lopez has been released from the Will County Jail after three days in custody. His friend, Joshua Price, will remain in custody.

2 Little Kids Left In Car While Man Shops Inside Louis Joliet Mall: Joliet Police

Justin Crubaugh was charged with two counts of endangering the life or health of a child. He comes from the city of Lockport.

Longshots Disturbance Causes Parking Lot Mayhem, Woman Admits Firing Her Gun Into Air: Police

Joliet police heard a loud noise coming from the parking lot and saw several people running toward the entrance of the business.

Tequila Trouble In Elwood: 'Defendant Advised That If He Did Not Cooperate, He Would Be Tasered,' Cops Say

Antonio Cid comes from South State Street Lockport. He spent three days in the Will County Jail but regained his freedom over the weekend.

PPP Loan Scandal Busts Joliet Woman Working For Illinois Department Of Corrections: AG Kwame Raoul Reveals

Raoul’s office has prosecuted dozens of individuals for PPP loan fraud.

Wilmington Auto Thief Cuts Off Ankle Monitor Leaves It Inside Mailbox: Prosecutors

Zachary Palmer has multiple previous auto theft arrests. Now he faces a petition to deny pretrial release.

Arrest At West Jefferson Street Restaurant, Joliet Police Take Man To The Ground: Cops

During a search, officers located a pipe commonly used for smoking narcotics in Christopher Esbensen’s possession, police said.

Arrest Made After Basinger's Pharmacy Employee Hits The Panic Button, Joliet Police Arrive Quickly

Talib Muhammad, 53, of Chicago, had entered the store and attempted to leave with several items without paying for them, Joliet police said.

Joliet House Fire On Arbor Gate Drive: Crews Remained On The Scene For 90 Minutes

Crews performed interior attacks, vertical ventilation and savage and overhaul.

Anthony's Pub Goes Out Of Business 1 Week After Overnight Murder In Overflow Parking Lot

Joliet Patch has produced numerous crime stories about Anthony's over the past decade.

Joliet's Latest Slaying: This Time It's On Nicholson Street And 58-Year-Old Man Is Under Police Guard

A 60-year-old man in the front yard sustained a gunshot wound to the abdomen.

'She Is Trying To Hire People To Kill Me,' Brick Shatters Joliet Woman's GMC Sierra Window: Court Records

This marks the third time already this year that 26-year-old Joliet resident Yuliana Zavala has been in the Will County Jail.

Joliet Burglar's Fanny Pack Contained 13 Live Rounds Of Ammunition: Prosecutors

For the third time in 2026, Anthony Marek, 28, finds himself in the Will County jail. Joliet police have arrested him twice since April 24.

Crest Hill Man Scuffles With Joliet Police Trying To Arrest Him And Plainfield Woman: Cops

The Joliet police were looking for Amanda Bice. As it turned out, they also managed to arrest Tyrone Boykins of Crest Hill, too.

Plainfield Woman From Renwick Road Blows Several Red Lights To Avoid Police Cars Giving Chase: Joliet PD

This marks the second time Amanda Bice has been kept in the Will County Jail so far in 2026. Crest Hill police arrested her in January.

More Domestic Violence Charges For Joliet Man With 10 Prior DUI Convictions: Prosecutors

Only Joliet Patch has brought you multiple stories over the years of Ronald Meimers, 62. Joliet police just arrested him again this week.

Joliet Murder Defendant Freed By Judge After SAFE-T-Act Hearing Reveals His Defense Strategy For July's Trial

In October 2024, Joliet police arrested Kendrick Pullen, who hails from Chicago, following the east-side house slaying along Wenborg Street.