Caring Nurse Practitioner passes away at age 78.
There will be a visitation on Saturday at Blackburn-Giegerich-Sonntag Funeral Home at 1500 Black Road in Joliet.
In September 2022, retired Joliet police lieutenant Dawn Malec filed her federal lawsuit against the city of Joliet and Jim Capparelli.
The Joliet area saw plenty of new restaurants open in 2023, including one restaurant that was on Joliet's wish list for decades.
Here's a look back at 12 of the most memorable Joliet Patch articles you read and offered your reactions on social media during 2023.
Joliet police found Thomas Sliepka, age 36, in the vehicle at the Marion Street address and he was placed into custody without incident.
During the traffic stop, Joliet police say they saw an empty handgun holster on the passenger seat of Jeremy Drain's car.
David Hernandez, 40, threw the bag containing the methamphetamine out the window of the Motel 6 room, Joliet police announced.
Creative florist and devoted matriarch passes away at age 75.
Expert Backyard BBQ chef with a great sense of humor passes away at age 68.
Will County Sheriff's investigators recovered Danica Ford's body from a shallow grave near West Jefferson Street and Houbolt Road in 2018.
Bobby Lee Harris, age 75, of Plainfield, passed away Saturday, December 16, 2023.
Louise S. McDaniel, age 82, late of Gardner, and formerly of Plainfield, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 25, 2023.
Manuel grew up in Joliet and was a proud United States Army Veteran who served his country proudly during the Korean War.
Kenneth L. Whennen, Sr., age 47, passed away on December 22, 2023, at Loyola University Medical Center.
He was of Channahon and formerly of Blue Island and Joliet, IL.
Many of Joliet's murder defendants choose to wait five or six years, sometimes longer, before having their day in court before a judge.
Joliet police found Gregory Brown, 36, dead in the Denny's parking lot on Plainfield Road in 2019. The gunshot was below his left ear.
Miles, who enjoyed a long and rewarding career with Encyclopedia Britannica, passes away at age 81.
Adventurer and trailblazer passes away at age 80.
After a brief but courageous battle with cancer, he passes away at age 54.
The two sides are now scheduled to meet on Jan. 5 to try to reach a new deal after negotiations broke down ahead of Christmas.
Distinguished humanitarian who dedicated much of her life to nursing and her faith, passes away.
After serving his country for nine tours during Vietnam, he worked 31 years for the post office.
Joliet police had no idea Justen Holman killed his mother until he called from OfficeMax's parking lot implicating himself, documents show.
On Dec. 22, Joliet police officers responded to Essington Road and Thomas Hickey Drive for a traffic crash.
Miguel Pantoja, age 30, of Joliet was arrested by Joliet police and taken to the Will County Jail on domestic battery charges.
Barefield, Vaughn, Steck, and Apiquian were located on the premises at the time of the search warrant, Joliet police announced.
Medina also tried to spit on Joliet's chief and bit Evans' right hand, causing a bleeding cut to the chief's finger, authorities say.
The Joliet Police Department said the two teens, ages 18 and 19, were shot in the Marycrest Area. The gunshots are not life-threatening.
Work on the bridge has been ongoing since the spring and allows for the widening of I-80 to take place as part of a $5.7 million project.
The 47-year-old was found dead in the 1100 block of Elizabeth Court on Tuesday.
Friendly, outgoing Mariano's bagger, formerly of Jewel, passes away at age 46.
Justen Holman, 21, has been charged with first-degree murder after police said he shot his mother, then called 911 to turn himself in.
Almost two weeks ago, police responded to a domestic incident involving a crossbow just down the street.
Lil' Ed & The Blues Imperials live in the Museum's Indoor Auditorium Theater Friday, February 9th at 7pm
Christian Shepherd, 44, was previously sentenced to spend 76 years in prison for another plot to hire a fellow inmate to kill four people.
Interior demolition of the four-story courthouse has started before exterior work begins in early January to tear down the structure.
Union reps are asking hospital officials to continue negotiations, but the hospital says its "best and final" offer likely won't change.
Police said a male victim was found shot in a vehicle Tuesday afternoon.