WCSO: HEAVY LOAD ADVISORY - ROUTE 45 BRIDGE IN PEOTONE REDUCES TONAGE

The Will County Sheriff's Office Traffic Unit is advising those who operate semi-tractor trailers or heavy farm equipment, that the Illi ...

Fire At Home Under Construction In Manhattan: Officials

The Manhattan Fire Protection District responded Thursday to the fire and had it out within 10 minutes of arrival.

WCSO: SOUTHERN AND SOUTHEASTERN ROADWAYS REOPENED - UPDATE 10:30am - 2/3/22

Will County Sheriff's Office is reporting that Wilmington-Peotone Road at Route 45 and at Old Chicago Road are now reopened. Additionall ...

WCSO: TREACHEROUS ROAD CONDITIONS REMAIN: SOUTHERN AND SOUTHEASTERN RURAL ROAD CLOSURES

Reporting at 7:30am:

WCSO: MARRIED COUPLE ARRESTED FOR CHILD PORNOGRAPHY - JOLIET TOWNSHIP

The Will County Sheriff's Office is announcing the arrest of Justin J. Russell, age 33, and Lauren L. Russell, age 27, of 24444 W. Kipli ...

Will County Sheriff's Office: Missing Peoria Woman Has Been Found Safe

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Home Fire In Manhattan, No Injuries Reported: Officials

The fire happened just after noon Tuesday in Manhattan.

WCSO: SEEKING HELP FROM PUBLIC IN MISSING PERSON CASE

The Will County Sheriff's Office is seeking help from the public in locating Wendy M. Benton.

WCSO: 2021 Halloween Mass Shooting Arrests

Sheriff Mike Kelley is pleased to announce the recent arrests of three individuals that were involved in the mass shooting incident that ...

WCSO: DOMESTIC DISTURBANCE ENDS IN POLICE INVOLVED SHOOTING

This morning at approximately 4:30am, Will County Sheriff's deputies, along with other police agencies, were dispatched to assist New Le ...

Ex-Teacher Gets Prison For Sexual Conduct With Underage Boy: Feds

Dayna Chidester, 53, pleaded guilty to receiving child porn.

WCSO: CALIFORNIA MAN ARRESTED ON MULTIPLE DRUG CHARGES

On December 3, around 4:30pm, Will County Sheriff's deputies made a traffic stop on a GMC Acadia on I-80 near the Houbolt Road exit. Dep ...

Man Killed On I-57 ID'd By Coroner

The Will County Coroner's Office on Tuesday identified James R. Murdie, 64, of Manhattan, who was killed on Interstate 57 Friday.

Manhattan Launches Community Alert Network

The Village of Manhattan has partnered with Will Co. Emergency Management to provide residents with alerts from the Village.

Will County Sheriff's Office: $1 Million Bond Set In Criminal Sex Assault Arrest - Joliet Township

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WCSO: SUSPECT IN CUSTODY FROM HALLOWEEN PARTY SHOOTING

Will County Sheriff's Investigators have taken the prime suspect into custody from the Halloween shooting that left Holly Mathews and Jo ...

WCSO: UPDATE: SEVERAL PARTYGOERS HAVE COME FORWARD - MANY NOT COOPERATING

Will County Sheriff's detectives remain vigilant on the search for partygoers that attended the Halloween Party at 1018 E. Jackson Stree ...

Multiple People Steal From Berkot's: Police

The theft happened Tuesday morning in Manhattan.

WCSO: HALLOWEEN PARTY MASS SHOOTING - UPDATE

The Will County Sheriff's Office is continuing their investigation into a mass shooting that occurred on 10/31/2021 around 12:30am at 10 ...

WCSO: Joliet Township Homicide

On 10/31/2021, at approximately 12:39 AM, a patrol sergeant with the Will County Sheriff's Office heard ten (10) to twelve (12) gunshots ...

Scammers Demanding Payments For Phony Warrants: Police

The Will County Sheriff's Office is warning people not to provide money or personal information to the scammers.

WCSO: LOCKPORT TEENAGER FOUND SAFE

Lockport resident, Derrick Wing has been found and was returned safely to his home late last night. The Sheriff's Office would like to t ...

Will County Sheriff's Office: Joliet Man Arrested For Child Pornography

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9 Sex Offenders In Manhattan: 2021 Safety Map

Manhattan has nine registered sex offenders, according to the Illinois Sex Offender Registry.

Will County Sheriff's Office: Sheriffs Deputies Seize Over Twenty-Two Pounds Of Meth

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WCSO: 9 Year Old Female Has Been Located

The Sheriff's Office has been contacted and is announcing that the 9 year old, attempt to locate, juvenile has been found. In the late a ...

WCSO: LOCKPORT HOMICIDE - PERSON OF INTEREST IN CUSTODY

Early this morning Will County Sheriff's detectives took a person of interest into custody regarding the homicide of Patrick Taylor, age ...

WCSO: SHERIFF'S TRAFFIC DIVISION CONTINUES INVESTIGATION OF DOUBLE FATAL CRASH - PEOTONE TOWNSHIP

The Will County Sheriff's Office is announcing the death of two men who were involved in a motorcycle crash on Saturday, August 28, arou ...

Motorcycle Crash Leaves 2 Dead, Including Manhattan Resident

Police said a Manhattan man's motorcycle struck a pedestrian late Saturday before the motorcyclist was hit by an SUV.

WCSO: SHERIFF MIKE KELLEY ANNOUNCES PASSING OF SHERIFF'S OFFICE LIEUTENANT

Will County Sheriff' Mike Kelley is sadly announcing the passing of Lieutenant Steve Egan. Lt. Egan was a 32-year veteran of the Sheriff ...

Will County Attorney James W. Glasgow: State's Attorney Glasgow Announces Arthur Knox Sentenced To 15 Years In Attempted Stabbing Murder ...

July 15, 2021

Man Charged With Murder Of 81-Year-Old Mother: Police

Police said the elderly woman's body was found in her son's car in Grundy County.

WCSO: MAN MISSING FROM CRETE RESIDENCE - SEEKING HELP FROM PUBLIC

The Will County Sheriff's Office is seeking help from the public in locating Raymond Martin, a Crete Township man, who was last seen on ...

WCSO: NEW LENOX MAN TAKEN INTO CUSTODY ON CHILD PORN CHARGES

The Will County Sheriff's Office, Investigation Unit, is announcing the arrest of Joseph T. Balding Jr., age 29, of 1018 Shagbark Road i ...

WCSO: SHERIFF'S OFFICE WELCOMES NEW CHAPLAIN TO DEPARTMENT

Will County Sheriff Mike Kelley is announcing the assignment of Troy Shoaf as the Sheriff's Office new Chaplain. Chaplain Troy has met w ...

Arsonist With Burned Feet Caught After Crashing Truck: Sheriff

Anthony Dvorak set fire to a pole barn in Manhattan after a falling out with friends, according to police.

Manhattan Fire Protection District Achieves ISO Class 1 Rating

The new rating is expected to benefit both commercial and residential property owners through potential insurance premium reductions.

8 Sex Offenders In Manhattan: 2020 Safety Map

There are eight registered sex offenders living in Manhattan.

Police Investigate Smash And Grab Burglary At North Street Citgo

According to Manhattan police, those involved left the gas station before officers got there.

Man Pulled Gun On Group Not Wearing Masks: Police

A Bourbonnais man is accused of asking a group in a Jewel parking lot, "How would you like to get shot in the head?” police said.