Michelle Rossi, 50, comes from the 300 block of Schorie Avenue. She was also kept in the Will County Jail three different times in 2025.
Will County Judge Art Smigielski must decide whether to keep 82-year-old Joliet murder defendant Gilbert Bernal in custody.
The Joliet Police Department checked the box on the arrest warrant for Nathan Heyward indicating they want to be notified if he's captured.
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Will County Judge Vincent Cornelius rejected efforts by Gleason's lawyers asking the prosecution's 25-year gun enhancement not be added
There is no ongoing threat to the community at this time, the city of Crest Hill wanted everyone to know.
Company 4 found a fire burning up the exterior of the rear of the house and was spreading up under the eaves.
Three residents were medically evaluated on scene for smoke inhalation, the Joliet Fire Department noted.
Robert Delacruz, 36, of Wilmington stayed at the Will County Jail Wednesday night. He faces two crimes for the 2025 heroin death of a teen.
This week's domestic disturbance happened on Langsford Lane, according to Joliet police.
Joliet police responded to the Timberline Animal Hospital at 950 Northeast Frontage Road for a report of possible animal cruelty.
This marks the fourth time since 2021 that Joliet 29-year-old Justin Salas has been in Will County's Jail. Joliet police made this week.
Gould Brothers Excavating and Demolition is on the scene demolishing the brick building at the corner of Eastern and Washington Street.
Fire were battling the blaze at a building at Eastern Avenue and Washington Street Thursday in Joliet.
A total of four vehicles were involved in Wednesday night's wreck that happened when a Lockport motorist drove over the center line.
Rockdale police arrested 31-year-old Ashar Simmons, who listed on court records that his employer is the United States Marine Corps.
Sunday morning's killings happened on Joliet's east side at 718 Garnsey Ave.
Gilbert Bernal will return to Courtroom 503 next Wednesday to determine whether he will remain detained under the SAFE-T-Act.
A former winner of the Exchange Club Joliet Officer of the Year, Joliet Police Sgt. Bill Otis has remained on paid leave this month.
A family that was torn apart by the abhorrent actions of Cody Sales, Kendall County State's Attorney Eric Weis announced.
Both families are in agreement and working together to plan and honor his life, the GoFundMe announced.
After the main body of fire was extinguished, the companies remained on the scene removing smoke from inside the structure.
Joliet police say he was taken into custody following a brief struggle in which he pulled away and fell to the ground with officers.
Joliet police officers say they suspected him of being impaired by alcohol based upon his behavior and their observations.
Police said he was driving on a revoked license stemming from a prior DUI conviction and had a warrant for failing to appear in court.
Morris police issued a press release on Friday afternoon. Alison Findley went missing in August 2024 and her body was found days later.
The Joliet Police Department only had two or three murder cases in 2025.
The roof was opened over the fire to increase visibility and to check for pockets of fire in the roofing material.
Police said the gunfire originated from outside the residence and the victim was struck while inside the living room of the home.
Eric Sanchez won't be braving Joliet's bone-chilling cold weather. He's confined inside the Will County Jail on South Chicago Street.
The victim was later transferred to Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.
Out of an abundance of caution, a nearby Joliet school was placed on a Secure and Teach protocol for nearly one hour.
Will County Judge Chrystel Gavlin has issued a fail to appear warrant for Roberto Huizar who comes from the 500 block of Krakar Avenue.
A criminal complaint is now on file at the Will County Courthouse and five crimes of theft have been filed against the 55-year-old man.
Jarell Doss has retained attorney Susan Fransen of the downtown Joliet law firm of Briskman Briskman and Greenburg to sue Joliet.
Amanda Hill, 35, threw a glass jar of coins at the man she has a protection order against, injuring the man's knee and his hand, police say.
Joliet police issued a Facebook announcement.
The Cochran Firm Chicago is holding a press conference on Thursday morning to discuss their lawsuit against the Joliet Police Department.
Fire crews from Joliet Fire Stations 6, 7, 8 and 9 were on the scene. The fire is under investigation.
Joliet police officers located the victim’s vehicle nearby on Northwest Frontage Road.