The Pretrial Fairness Act was upheld as constitutional by the state’s highest court on July 18.
After revealing that Joliet's HR director has had $54,900 in raises, Patch examines the pay for the police department's upper command staff.
The Joliet properties at 4200 West Jefferson Street currently contain a hotel use with a bar and adjacent parking, city documents reflect.
Kathy Franson took over as Joliet's director of human resources on Oct. 23, 2017 making $105,000. This year, she makes $159,900.
Before his Yorkville arrest for domestic battery, Crest Hill Sgt. Terry Fenoglio shot fellow officer Ryan Tetlow and killed Matt Parks.
The Will County Executive's Office said it is expecting completion of the bid review and an approved contract in September.
Dickinson "became front-page news with tabloid-style reporting" about his relationship with the aforementioned female, his lawsuit noted.
Sheriff's Lt. John Allen fatally shot a Black senior citizen who was surrendering at the Romeoville bank, according to attorney Ian Barney.
On Wednesday, the Grundy County judge dismissed ex-City Councilman Jim McFarland's defamation lawsuit against Joliet's former mayor.
Sgt. Terry Fenoglio of Crest Hill police fatally shot citizen Matt Parks in an apartment hallway and wounded fellow officer Ryan Tetlow.
A resident of Channahon, Dan Jungles said he grew up in Homer Township and attended Lockport public schools.
Joliet should be required to correct the erroneous water and sewer billing at both of the subject properties, argues the Rouskey Law Office.
Will County State's Attorney Jim Glasgow's sealed ex parte motion is now the subject of next week's hearing before Judge John Anderson.
Lawyer Jennifer Bonjean now wants Will County Judge John Anderson to unseal the written correspondence from Will County's State's Attorney.
Joliet Mayor Terry D'Arcy and Economic Development Director Cesar Suarez said electric cars are the wave of the future.
Six hundred people, including Gov. JB Pritzker, attended Friday's opening of Joliet's Lion Electric vehicle assembly manufacturing plant.
Plainfield attorney John Schrock has been representing ex-Joliet Councilman Jim McFarland. Now, McFarland is a RICO lawsuit defendant.
Roechner, Reid, Mudron, McFarland and Hosey used Dickinson as their puppet to hatch their conspiracy, the federal lawsuit claims.
“This facility is a space for collaboration for all of our staff,” Will County Coroner Laurie Summers announced.
“Today’s ruling is a vindication of the ‘smart on crime’ approach I have prioritized," Natalie Manley announced.
Attorney Robert Lewin replied, “I’ve told them they have a nice dress, but it would better if it was off."
"It’s time to elect good people, stand up to bullies and bring this state back to prosperity," Shanahan declared.
Will County Judge Dave Carlson found the ex-Joliet police officer not guilty in the Jan. 19, 2020 wreck that killed Chuck Schauer.
Phil Flores ran down the ninth floor hallway and exited a stairwell, choosing not to hear evidence in Samantha Harer's wrongful death case.
Sabrina Spano was hired by Joliet back when Marty Shanahan ran the city of Joliet's legal department. She later became corporation counsel.
County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant and Mayor Terry D'Arcy are interested in building a government campus on the old courthouse site.
In 2021, Carl Johnson said he's been involved in years of litigation with Joliet. That June, demolition contractors flattened his house.
Rod Tonelli will make a salary of $174,000, plus he'll receive the city of Joliet's lavish fringe benefits package, as interim city manager.
The Joliet City Council will have a special meeting at 4 p.m. Friday to discuss Rod Tonelli and approving an agreement with Jim Cappareli.
On Wednesday, Will County Trial Courts Administrator Roger Holland issued a press release revealing that two associate judges are done.
Mayor Terry D'Arcy said Capparelli submitted his resignation Tuesday morning.
A Joliet lawyer in private practice, Capparelli took over Joliet City Hall in January 2021. Capparelli also is a retired Army colonel.
Last summer, the Joliet City Council yanked off the agenda a proposal to open a marijuana dispensary at the old Baker's Square.
Sgt. Ed Grizzle, Deputy Chief Rob Brown, Police Chief Bill Evans, Sgt. Raul Alvarez and Officer Ryan Shaw are all named as co-defendants.
Free test and professional licensure/credentialing prep courses would boost JJC enrollment and create job opportunities
Besides pizza pies, Celine's Pizza plans to sell pizza by the slice, chicken wings and offer beer and wine products.
New Joliet Mayor Terry D'Arcy revealed at the end of Tuesday night's meeting that the 4th of July fireworks will be back at the stadium.
Joliet said it recognizes the emergence of the Electric Mobility (E-Mobility) industry and the advantages of supporting the infrastructure.
City manager Jim Capparelli is recommending the City Council purchase two Harley-Davidson motorcycles for a grand total of $56,689.
A federal judge threw out most of former Joliet Police Chief Dawn Malec's defamation lawsuit against Joliet and City Manager Capparelli.