Amazon Truck Wreaks Havoc In Joliet Neighborhood

Joliet police officers, Joliet fire engines and ComEd converged on Dekalb Street after an Amazon Prime truck downed several utility lines.

IDOT: Rowell Avenue Needs To Be Closed, Here's Why

The Joliet detour will direct motorists to Richards Street, Fourth Avenue and Mills Road.

I-80 Cattle Hauler Faces Driving Under Influence Of Drugs Charge

Illinois State Police announced the 51-year-old cattle hauler from Virginia veered off Interstate 80 in Joliet, hitting a disabled semi.

Livestock Roam I-80 In Joliet After Semi Wreck: 'It Was Interesting'

Illinois State Police and Joliet police were on the scene Tuesday afternoon trying to corral numerous livestock.

Jackson St. Closed: Crash With 3 Vehicles, 1 Person Runs From Car

Joliet's Bob Hernandez got to Saturday night's crash to produce one of his Facebook Live videos.

Driver Extricated After Semi Crash On Joliet's South Chicago Street

Thursday night's crash on South Chicago Street involved a semi-truck and a pickup truck.

Public Defender Employee Still Hospitalized After Deadly Crash

The driver who caused the fatal collision, a 46-year-old Joliet woman, was airlifted to Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood.

Fatality On Arsensal Road: Joliet Man, 22, Dies

Sunday morning's fatal collision happened at the intersection of Arsenal Road and Elwood International Port Road.

Coroner IDs Joliet Man, 39, Killed In Hit & Run

Derek Walsh was fatally hit Monday in a Plainfield Road parking lot. The woman who hit him was still at large.

Deadly Joliet Wreck: Glenwood Avenue Victim Identified

Joliet Patch was on the scene of Tuesday night's traffic fatality that closed Glenwood Avenue for several hours.

Fiery West Side Crash: Joliet Police Confirm 1 Dead

A 46-year-old woman rear-ended another vehicle at a high rate of speed at Glenwood and Springfield, killing the other driver, police said.

Cass Street Bridge Repairs: It's Almost Time To Start

At the same time the Jackson Street Bridge is closed for repairs, work is about to start on the Cass Street Bridge in Joliet.

Joliet Man Dies At CVS Pharmacy Parking Lot: Coroner

A 39-year-old Joliet man was killed when he was pinned under a car during the early morning hours, Joliet Fire Chief Greg Blaskey said.

3 Patients Recovering After Caton Farm Road Crash: Chief

The Joliet head-on rollover crash happened along the stretch of Caton Farm Road near the frontage road for Interstate 55.

Jackson Street Bridge Shutdown: Here's How Long It Lasts

With the Jefferson Street Bridge ready to open next week, state transportation officials will begin repairs to the Jackson Street Bridge.

Cass Street Bridge Returning To 1-Way Thoroughfare

Since May, Joliet's west side motorists could get to downtown Joliet using the Cass Street Bridge, but that's about to change real soon.

Jefferson Street Bridge Reopening Next Week After Long Shutdown

Bridge closed signs have remained at several spots along West Jefferson Street since the summer of 2020, but those signs won't be needed.

Is Jefferson Street Bridge Finally Working Again?

Joliet Patch took several photos showing how the Jefferson Street Bridge, broken since June 1, 2020, now looks almost ready to reopen.

Pedestrian, 36, Killed On Novy Road, 2nd Man Out Of Hospital

The Grundy County Coroner's Office released the name of the fatality victim. The two men were out for a walk after dark along Novy Road.

Pedestrian Dies Crossing Essington Road: Police

Joliet police detoured traffic between Theodore Street and Ingalls Avenue to investigate Wednesday's fatality involving a pedestrian.

Joliet's Most Dangerous Intersections In 2021

Joliet Patch obtained traffic data from the Joliet Police Department to analyze the city's most crash prone intersections.

Shutdown 6-Plus Hours: Joliet Bridge Finally Fixed

Joliet resident Bob Hernandez was at the scene of Wednesday night's bridge failure in downtown Joliet to produce a Facebook live video.

Christmas 2021 Gas Prices: What You'll Pay At Joliet Pumps

While lower than a month ago, gas prices in Joliet remain high. Before you travel, know what to expect at the pump.

Christmas 2021's Best, Worst Times To Travel In Joliet

More than 109 million people plan to travel over the holidays this year, a 34 percent increase from 2020, according to a AAA report.

I-80 Joliet Crash: Seriously Injured Driver Extricated From Car

The Joliet Fire Department said Friday morning's crash along Interstate 80 involved one car.

Van Crashes Into Semi Along Route 6 In Joliet: Police

The overnight crash happened along a stretch of Channahon Road near Carrie Avenue, according to Joliet police.

Joliet Woman, 25, Dies In I-55 Crash

The Illinois State Police announced that the 25-year-old Joliet resident was killed around 3:40 a.m. on the Joliet stretch of Interstate 55.

8 Joliet Streets Will Close For City's Parade Today

If you are traveling around Joliet Friday afternoon and evening, you will want to make adjustments to your drive.

2 Seriously Hurt On Larkin Avenue Near I-80: Report

Joliet resident Bob Hernandez went to Friday night's crash scene to do one of his Facebook Live videos.

Man Killed In Crest Hill Crash: Coroner

The Joliet man was killed in a crash on Weber Road early Sunday morning.

Joliet Woman Dies After Vehicle Crashes Into Building

An employee at the Southern Cafe died Wednesday when a car hit her as she stood outside one of the nearby buildings, Crest Hill police said.

'The Big Leap' Returning To Film At Rialto Rest Of This Week

The city of Joliet announced that portions of several downtown streets near the Rialto will be closed Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.

2 Semi-Truck Crashes Cause Heavy Traffic On East, Westbound I-80

State police said traffic was stalled as far back as I-355 as of around 10:30 a.m. Tuesday.

Will Jefferson Street Bridge Reopen In October As Planned?

Joliet's Jefferson Street Bridge, the city's main bridge leading into downtown Joliet, has been closed since June 1, 2020.

Woman Brings Chicken Chunks To Cars Stuck In I-80 Traffic

Officials believe the truck was carrying aerosol deodorant cans that exploded.

Mario Kart Joliet Edition? Street Racer Cruises Jefferson: Video

Brian Bessler said his family filmed a go kart switching lanes Saturday on Jefferson Street in Joliet, just east of Larkin Avenue.

2 Cars Crash Into Same Rockdale House After Joliet Chase

Joliet Facebook Live journalist Bob Hernandez was first on the scene to report on Friday night's strange wreck.

Joliet Traffic Nightmare: Semi Destroys Stop Light By Library

Several Joliet police officers were assigned to different parts of downtown Joliet late Friday morning to help alleviate traffic congestion.

Brandon Road Bridge No Longer Broken

On Friday morning, traffic was using the Brandon Road Bridge once again in Rockdale.

Rowell Avenue Closures Announced By IDOT

Repair work along the Joliet stretch of Interstate 80 is the reason why Rowell Avenue will need to be closed to traffic in the days ahead.