According to unofficial Will County vote totals, Jim Reilly had 289 more votes than the Democrat two-term incumbent Mike Kelley.
In 2017, Will County Sheriff Mike Kelley was acknowledged by the Illinois Crime Commission as Sheriff of the Year, his website notes.
County Board Democrat Rachel Ventura pulled ahead of incumbent Eric Mattson by more than 1,500 votes in the June 28 Illinois Primary.
Republican challenger Donna Russell wants to restrict illegal immigrants from using state and federal government payments and services.
Biden urged people who already voted to go to their next-door neighbor and give them a ride to the polls Tuesday, if they haven't voted.
The Joliet Police Department informed Joliet Patch it will be helping with traffic control for Saturday's event on Joliet's far west side.
The project will include the new Hollywood Casino Joliet, additional entertainment, retail, hotels, office/healthcare and multi-family.
Second-degree murder, vehicular high jacking, intimidation, reckless homicide and aggravated battery will no longer be detainable offenses.
Larry Hug said he founded Joliet’s first ever Economic Development Committee, benefiting Joliet from over $5 billion in new construction.
“The incumbent treasurer is not a CPA, he’s a politician and an insider," declared the Republican challenger for Will County Treasurer.
Three notable Joliet incumbents have not taken out petitions at City Hall to run for re-election so far, one being Mayor Bob O'Dekirk.
Now that Will County's State's Attorney Jim Glasgow has filed a lawsuit, Joliet's City Council wants to get in the public spotlight too.
There are numerous openings on the home that have been boarded up for the last 3 years since the fire, Joliet city officials stated.
Friday night marked a ribbon cutting gala at the downtown Joliet Public Library, celebrating the $10.5 million building modernization.
The Joliet City Council approved a Class C liquor license for DoorDash, which will go into John Bays' building across from Jewel.
Joliet attorney Bob O'Dekirk is finishing his second four-year term and has announced plans for a third term but D'Arcy intends to beat him.
Our current Sheriff Michael Kelley has adopted liberal policies and refuses to speak out against the Safe-T Act, Jim Reilly announced.
Glasgow's lawsuit seeking a declaratory judgment and injunction is brought against Governor J.B. Pritzker and Attorney General Kwame Raoul.
"To put it in plain and simple terms, this is not about politics; it is about public safety,” State's Attorney Jim Glasgow declared.
Mayor Bob O'Dekirk made the announcement at Tuesday's City Council meeting as Pat Mudron chose not to respond to the mayor's decision.
The Illinois Whistleblower Act has been utilized to ensure that Councilman Pat Mudron can't target Joliet City Manager Jim Capparelli.
Joliet City Councilman Pat Mudron profits by selling insurance coverage to the Joliet Area Historical Museum, a new ethics report found.
The study is funded by a $200,000 grant from Pace Suburban Bus and is expected to be completed by May 2023.
On Tuesday, the Joliet Police Fraternal Order of Police notified Will County Sheriff's Deputy Jim Reilly that he has their support.
Both historic Route 66 and the Rialto Square Theater will celebrate their 100-year anniversaries in 2026, Joliet officials noted.
The Joliet City Council vote on the public nuisance recommendations takes place at City Hall on Tuesday night. How should the Council vote?
Joliet Patch obtained a letter sent to information technology director David Braner informing him why Jim Capparelli was done with him.
The 78-page report found Councilman Mudron violated Joliet's code of ethics and needs to be investigated by the Attorney General's Office.
Lockport Democrat Mike Kelley is seeking a third four-year term even though he is regarded as a part-time sheriff, according to Jim Reilly.
The Joliet Township Supervisor and an influential Will County Democrat, Angel Contreras was picked up for his third DUI offense in June.
Joliet reached a lawsuit settlement with Emma Tonelli and her Joliet law firm in connection with Officer Brad Southard's on-duty actions.
Joliet Patch submitted a Freedom of Information Act request to learn how much free gas Jim Capparelli and his department heads are getting.
Two-term mayor Bob O'Dekirk, who faces Joliet businessman Terry D'Arcy in next spring's election, is calling for lowered fuel taxes.
Joliet's youngest City Councilman Cesar Guerrero announced at Tuesday's meeting that his constituents are worried about a bobcat.
Mayor Bob O'Dekirk unveiled Joliet's plan to get rid of a Lake Zurich's company's apartment for six sexual predators.
Joliet Patch obtained the most current salaries and fringe benefits for the city of Joliet's department heads.
The Joliet Public Library made the hiring announcement Monday morning.
Jim Capparelli realized he made a mistake after naming Dawn Malec police chief in January 2021 after the retirement of Al Roechner.
In another exclusive, Patch obtained the latest Joliet police pension data, funded by Joliet taxpayers. Some data will surprise you.
A rising star inside Will County's Democrat Party, Joliet Township Supervisor Angel Contreras now faces five felony charges.