The handgun and ammunition were recovered from backpacks in his room in the 1200 block of Joliet's Devonshire Drive, prosecutors noted.
Thursday marks the pretrial detention hearing for Wilmington grooming and sexual exploitation defendant Christina Saracco.
He cherished spending weekends camping with his family and building memories around the campfire.
Rosemary considered her most cherished and significant roles to be those of wife, mother, and grandmother.
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Margie’s kindness was evident in the way she cared for others, always willing to listen, help, and offer support.
A limited number of VIP tickets will be available which include premium seating and a photo opportunity with Mr. Shatner.
Will County State's Attorney Jim Glasgow is attempting to make Eric Lanier's 2013 Cadillac CTS a forfeited asset for the police.
Anthony Rene Morales faces aggravated driving under the influence charges once the Joliet Police Department can find him.
The Joliet Community YMCA (JCY) is bringing safe and affordable day camp experiences to kids in Grades K–8 at three locations in Joliet.
Two great blues bands will be featured at the Joliet Area Historical Museum's Indoor Theater on Friday, April 17th at 7pm!
The Will County State's Attorney's Office did not to seek pretrial detention for James Raymond and he has been released.
Joliet police officers arrested 42-year-old Andrew Attocchi on domestic battery crimes. He comes from the 300 block of Lime Street.
Prior to her municipal service, Thompson held leadership roles at a Chicago-area public relations agency.
Family game nights were an important part of his life.
He will be long remembered for his ability to connect with people, finding levity, and humor in every encounter.
Betty will be remembered for her love of family and her strong faith.
From preparing football team dinners to family holiday feasts, no one was a stranger at Sheri’s table.
After reported statements related to self-harm, Joliet's Fire Department took Linda Sowa to St. Joe's hospital for evaluation, police said.
When Eric Tyler again approached an officer aggressively, he was taken into custody without further incident, police said.
Joliet officers returned to the Winthrop address and placed 24-year-old James Perry into custody without incident.
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A few people have posted on Facebook their observations of the slowly sinking boat in Joliet's graveyard of ships docked near Rockdale.
The Wilmington Police Department investigation goes back to incidents that happened in May of 2024 involving Christina Saracco.
Thursday marked the criminal trial for Peter Ranstead, the Joliet police detective who was arrested in the fall of 2024.
"The Journey of Mollie's War: WACS and World War II" program on Sunday, May 17th at 1:30pm at the Joliet Area Historical Museum
He lived his faith not only in words, but in the way he treated others, encouraging them to live with compassion, honor, and love.
The new Shorewood YMCA is almost done being built along Route 52 near Wynstone Drive.
On March 19, 2026 members of 100+ Women Who Care of Will County had their check presentation donating $10,100 to the Joliet Noon Lions Club.
Peter Ranstead took the witness stand Thursday afternoon to testify in his own defense. His story was the exact opposite of his wife's.
Monday's data center meeting lasted over seven-and-half hours, forcing city officials to reconvene their discussion to a later date.
Keep your pets healthy and up to date with their vaccines!
Marna greatly enjoyed spending time with her family, supporting her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
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Eugene Hajer, 65, comes from West Angle Road in Wilmington. This time, the Will County Sheriff's Office carted him off to their jail.
In November, Patrick Sgt. Jones of the Will County Sheriff's Office will go up against Will County Sheriff's Deputy Jim Reilly.
Robin Rodriguez and her attorney Chuck Bretz managed to drag out her criminal case at the Will County Courthouse for eight years.
At 12:12 a.m. Sept. 28, 2024, Joliet officers responded to the off-duty detective's house on Woodiris Drive for a domestic disturbance.
Under Glasgow, the State's Attorney's Office has had a number of stinging defeats in recent months, one being Bethany McKee's murder case.