Friday night's crash happened around dinner time along the eastbound stretch of Interstate 80, causing a major backup.
Joliet police blocked access to South Chicago Street for several hours after officers investigated the five-car collision.
The 33-year-old died early Monday morning at St. Joe's after his vehicle was hit by a vehicle traveling the wrong way on I-55.
Comments sought on proposed improvements to Lorenzo Road and Illinois 129 interchanges on Interstate 55 in Will County.
Joliet's Fire Department reported that two vehicles were involved in the crash along Interstate 80 near the Houbolt Road exit.
Thousands of Joliet motorists have been unable to reach downtown Joliet since the bridge closed for major repairs in June.
The overnight crash along Interstate 80 occurred near New Lenox, authorities said.
Monday's early morning crash occurred along Route 50 south of Wilmington-Peotone Road, the Illinois State Police said.
The one way restriction will begin south of the new Will County employee parking lot entrance on Joliet Street, south of Washington Street.
Illinois State Police had to close off northbound traffic along I-55 at the Jefferson Street U.S. 52 exit.
The Grundy County Coroner revealed more details of Monday's fatality on U.S. Route 6.
Chicago Street Pub revealed it has chosen to stay closed largely because of all the construction pains.
The Illinois Department of Transportation made the Joliet traffic announcement Friday afternoon.
Joliet attorney Frank Andreano filed his recent lawsuit against Jeep Transportation and semi driver Deivis Grigonis.
IDOT plans to share more information about the project through the website and obtain input from the public.
Joliet Police officers blocked a small section of West Jefferson Street to motorists on Wednesday afternoon because of the wreck.
Sunday night's wreck ended with the man's car struck a porch on Joliet's near west side.
The young man's death was one of three traffic fatalities in the Joliet area on Sunday night.
The 46-year-old Joliet man was pronounced dead late Sunday night.
The work, which is part of the Rock Run Interceptor Rehabilitation Project, will create a detour for two weeks around the Joliet Airport,
The construction project will run through October and will require daily lane closures. Drivers can expect delays while passing through.
The main route into downtown Joliet has remained off limits to motorists for the past few weeks, and it's going to stay that way.
Sunday night's downpour left Joliet residents wondering if Route 53 would be shut down for many weeks. That's not the case.
The repairs are expected to be completed by late Friday afternoon, May 22, weather permitting.
The Joliet Fire Department said that Sunday's heavy rains caused several sections of Route 53 to break.
Joliet's Fire Department said that three young children inside the car were not injured.
The Will County Coroner's Office identified Monday's crash victim as being a 79-year-old Joliet man.
The bridge closing, which is expected to last through May 15, is part of the moveable bridge centralized project.
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced the following Joliet drawbridges will each need to be closed for a short period of time.
Emergency repairs has closed the Center Street Exit off of Interstate 80 in Joliet until April. Motorists can expect to experience delays.
The closures are necessary to replace bridge decks for the BNSF Metra line, Dept. of Transportation officials said.
Starting Friday night, northbound I-55 will be reduced to a single lane between River Road and Arsenal Road. Commuters should expect delays.
The Meeting, hosted by IDOT, will take place on Thursday, March 12 starting at 4pm at the Joliet Junior College.
Joliet Police urge motorists to seek an alternative route.
Metra is considering expanding Heritage Corridor service, and would like public input on their plans.
The Joliet Police Department issued a bulletin on its Facebook page late Wednesday afternoon.
Former Joliet Central driver's ed teacher Nestor Nowak dozed off as he was driving in New Lenox around midnight last month, documents show.
Joliet police officer Erin Zilka has 12 years of experience in police work — six with Joliet and her first six with Shorewood.
The road closure, between Airport Drive and Houbolt Road, is expected to last for approximately three weeks.
Illinois Department of Transportation officials issued a press release Monday afternoon about the latest closure.