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A would-be burglar gets trapped in a restaurant chimney, and a local BBQ joint changes its mind about closing.
Other food safety updates include mangoes that may be contaminated with salmonella and frozen berries with E. coli concerns.
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In rare bipartisan consensus, Americans share concerns regarding the power, water, and infrastructure costs required to support the AI boom.
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Rich Wojcikowski, 57, died in a car crash Friday on Governors Highway in University Park. He was the long-time manager of Bookie's.
Concepcion Lopez, 77, became the oldest woman arrested by Joliet police in August. She was arrested, as was her son, Ernest, at her house.
A Chicago Ridge police officer noticed the gun in the Hickory Hills man's waistband when he rolled over in his sleep, police said.
Cardinal Cupich, Little Sisters of the Poor and Carmelite Sisters for the Aged file a federal suit to block IL's end-of-life bill.
Corie Walsh closely followed the Lindsay Clancy murder trial and was discussing the case with friends hours before the killing.
On Jan. 27, 2025, the State’s Attorney for Will County issued a no-bill of indictment, the arbitrator's ruling from July pointed out.
The Chicago Federation of Labor unites organized labor Monday, Sept. 7, for the Labor Day Parade and Eddie Fest in historic Pullman.
Joliet Patch has a long history of being the only area news outlet to regularly produce in-depth stories examining City of Joliet spending.
The city has kick-started sidewalk construction after years of little action.
The Music Boosters host the 46th annual Stagg High School Jamboree marching band competition Saturday, Sept. 12.
Bill Egan never ceases to be amazed by people's emotional reactions to the Oak Lawn Children's Museum's traveling 9-11 exhibit.
He gets no benefits, which saves the city money. He also receives a pension.
In 2021, the 17-year-old boy from Columbia Street was charged with killing Diego Arriaga on the east side of Joliet, off Cass Street.
Even after more than $6 million in cuts, District 65 still projects a FY27 budget gap and lower cash reserves.
The official said he wants "the world to see" police video of him during a July 4 incident.
The eatery has three locations in the Chicago suburbs.
Her garbage bags of belongings were placed on the street curb, but she defied Joliet police and began scampering toward the Super 8 Motel.
The chain says it has spacious patios, "bold drinks" and "good vibes."
The at-fault driver was behind the wheel without ever having been issued a driver's license, police said.
Shoppers who spend $250 at participating Legacy businesses in September can qualify for a $50 gift card.
