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.

Manhattan Fire Shares Clothes Dryer Safety Tips After Fire Report

Fire officials encourages Manhattan residents to follow these several tips so that doing laundry can remain a safe and worry-free routine.

Will County Sheriff Warns Of Unemployment Debit Card Scam

Will County residents are reporting being sent a debit card for unemployment benefits although they never filed an unemployment claim.

Manhattan Fire Shares Text Message Scam Alert From Police

Manhattan fire officials advise community members not to click any links if they receive a text message seen in the link below.

Cooling Center Open In Manhattan

According to the Will County Emergency Agency, there is one cooling center in Manhattan.

Manhattan Police Monitoring Protest Activity In Will County Area

According to the police department, there have been no specific threats to locations within Manhattan at this time.​

Brothers Severely Beat 65-Year-Old In Wilmington: Sheriff

The victim suffered from multiple lacerations, broken ribs, a collapsed lung and possible internal bleeding.

Worker Dies After Falling In Grain Bin Near Manteno

Chester Cleveland, who was a 40-year employee at Whitaker Grain, was cleaning out the bin near Manteno when he fell in.

Gun In 3-Year-Old's Safety Seat, Stolen AR-15 In Trunk: Sheriff

A woman was charged after police said they found an AR-15 in her trunk and a handgun in the drawer in a toddler's booster seat.

4 Horses Die In Thanksgiving Barn Fire In Peotone

An owner of one of the horses that died told Patch the barn's owner is a remarkable horse caretaker who puts others' needs before his own.

Several Car Burglaries Reported In Manhattan: Cops

Police said out of all of the reports taken, only one car had its doors locked.