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Man killed in hit-and-run crash just after being released from jail in Joliet
JOLIET, Ill. — An investigation is underway on Saturday afternoon after a deadly hit-and-run crash involving a man who had recently been released from jail in Joliet. According to police, the crash unfolded just after 4 p.m. at the intersection of West Washington Street and West Jefferson Street, less than a quarter of a mile […]
Remains of man killed in World War II arrive at Midway Airport, to be buried in Will County
U.S. Air Force navigator Robert Lewis Porter was killed in action in 1944. His remains were not identified until this past December, and they arrived at Midway Airport Friday afternoon.
2 suburban men arrested on unrelated gun charges minutes apart in Naperville
NAPERVILLE, Ill. - Naperville Police arrested two men for unrelated crimes just minutes apart Thursday night. Tony Thompson, 19, of Joliet, was found with a fully automatic firearm during a traffic stop around 8:09 p.m. Police pulled over a vehicle with expired license plates near Wendy's. While speaking to the...
2 more Chicago-area Red Lobster locations land on potential closures list
Two additional Red Lobster locations in the Chicago area could shut down, court filings revealed, weeks after the seafood chain shuttered dozens of restaurants, including multiple in Illinois. Red Lobster disclosed over 100 more restaurants could be closed if it's unable to negotiate leases for the locations, according to bankruptcy...
Eyes on Enterprise: Keg Grove Brewing opening Friday in Morris
Keg Grove Brewing has its grand opening scheduled in Morris starting at noon Friday at 222 Wauponsee St., the former Morris Fire Station. Keg Grove will be serving its locally made beer, along with pizza from Maria’s Ristorante and Pizzeria, and it will also be open Saturday during the 3 French Hens Market.
Shorewood Man Arrested for Kidnapping Following Parental Hearing
Sheriff Mike Kelley is pleased to announce the recent arrest of Richard A. Caragol, age 47, of Shorewood for the offenses of Kidnapping (2 counts) and Obstruction of Justice. On 06/05/2024, at approximately 9:30 AM, Richard was at the Will County Court House attending a hearing before the Honorable Judge David Garcia in courtroom 702. The hearing was in reference to a custody hearing. During the hearing, Caragol was issued paperwork by Judge Garcia which instructed Caragol to hand over custody of his thirteen-year-old daughter to the child’s mother.
Two Wilmington Men Arrested for Gunrunning
35-year-old Robert Delacruz of Wilmington was arrested, processed, and transported to the Will County Adult Detention Facility for Gunrunning, Unlawful Sale of Firearms (3 Counts), Possession of a Controlled Substance, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. 37-year-old Aaron David of Wilmington was arrested, processed, and transported to the Will County Adult...
Mom of Palestinian boy who was fatally stabbed in Will County files suit against alleged killer
Months after surviving a knife attack in unincorporated Will County that killed a 6-year-old Palestinian boy, the child’s mother has sued the alleged attacker, his wife and brother for wrongful death, battery and negligence. Joseph Czuba, 72, is currently awaiting trial in the Will County Adult Detention Facility for allegedly stabbing Wadea Al-Fayoume 26 times and seriously injuring his ...
Bell Fuels in Morris, Illinois, showcases possibilities for women in leadership roles
CHICAGO (CBS)—A hundred-year-old fueling company is challenging the status quo by being led by a woman of color and owned by three sisters in an industry that's historically male-dominated.The team at Bell Fuels says since the company's come under female leadership, the positive impact has been undeniable.It's not until their truck pulls into the loading docks that the show gets on the road - fueling up forklifts, cars, and little yellow personnel carriers for a day of making McCormick Place go around. "We are a direct fuel distribution company, which means we have these big trucks that will fill your...
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