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The 16-mile I-80 project through parts of Will County will result in three lanes in each direction instead of the original plan to keep it at two lanes with auxiliary lanes to ease access at interchanges.
A Lockport man was charged with public indecency after he allegedly exposed himself to a woman on her doorbell camera. A warrant said the man is unemployed and had prior threats to fight the police.
A judge granted default judgment after Salem Village Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Joliet failed to respond to a lawsuit filed against them over the death of a resident who was attacked by another resident.
Individuals wanting to learn more about the importance of taking care of their mental health are invited to a free program at the Morris Community YMCA.
A Plainfield man allegedly contacted a woman more than 700 times on her cellphone and her workplace between March 3 and March 13. Prosecutors alleged the man is defiant of the police and court orders.
Will County State's Attorney James Glasgow said the victim in the case should be "commended for his courage in speaking up about the abuse." Quinton Jenkins will serve 85% of a 23-year prison sentence.
The Rock Circus featuring Hairbangers Ball event on Saturday at The Forge in Joliet is a benefit to raise awareness about concussions and to raise money for the Concussion Legacy Foundation.
Joseph Awinongya Jr., 16, of Joliet, also known as “Jojo the Boxer,” won the junior open in his weight class in the Chicago Golden Gloves.
Class of 2024 inductees include Smashing Pumpkins, Howlin' Wolf and Richard Marx.
A 21-year-old man in Joliet was shot in the arm as he was out walking near Water and Munroe streets, police said.
Senior Services CEO Brianne Hetman says she knows of nothing like it in the Midwest
Judge Dave Carlson will decide Monday whether Jeremy Boshears should be released from jail ahead of a second murder trial.
Joliet will host its Arbor Day celebration on Friday, April 26 at Carl Sandburg Elementary School. Residents may fill out a request for planting a parkway tree by going to the city’s website.
Presetation will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Joliet museum.
A Joliet man was identified by prosecutors as one of the shooters on the Joliet side of Theodore Street who was likely returning fire from an initial shooting from suspects at Merichka's restaurant, court records show.