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Romeoville Father Charged With Killing Son At Will County Forest Preserve in Plainfield
A former Illinois Department of Corrections officer from Romeoville will remain behind bars pending his trial. Fifty-six-year-old Fred Beaugard Sr. admitted to shooting his 19-year-old son to death, execution style at the Lake Renwick Forest Preserve. The shooting occurred Monday, April 29th just before 8 p.m. Beaugard’s son, 19-year-old Tayvion Beaugard was found lying near a picnic shelter at the preserve with two gunshot wounds. The shooting appears to be a domestic incident, and there is no threat to members of the public, said Forest Preserve Police Chief Tracy Chapman.
New Joliet deputy fire chiefs focus on connecting people with health, social services
The future of what it means to be a firefighter may be reflected in the two newest deputy chief positions created at the Joliet Fire Department. After years of being repeatedly called to the same residences to help with such issues as getting a disabled person out of a bed, the fire department is trying to get ahead of problems better handled by social agencies.
Prison closures to impact about 500 Central Illinois jobs
(The Center Square) – With a plan to demolish the Logan County Correctional Center and the Stateville prison, a lawmaker is raising concerns about the economic losses multiple Illinois counties will see. State Rep. Bill Hauter, R-Morton, said the conversations with Illinois Department of Corrections and the governor’s office have all indicated the Logan County Correctional Center in Lincoln will be rebuilt on the campus of Stateville, which is in Joliet. ...
Man Arrested Following Shooting Of Man Walking With Woman In Joliet
Nearly a week after a 21-year-old man was shot in the arm while walking with a woman in the area of Water Street and Munroe Street an arrest made. Maurice Robinson Jr. (20, Joliet) was arrested, processed, and transported to the Will County Adult Detention Facility for Aggravated Discharge of a Firearm, Reckless Discharge of a Firearm, Possession of a Firearm – No FOID, and Possession of Ammunition – No FOID.
Martinez’s goal was always to become a police officer
Officer John Martinez only has been at the Minooka Police Department for three years, and he’s already been recognized as its 2023 Officer of the Year. His goal from the outset was to become a police officer, having served in the Army for five years before working as a corrections officer. He applied to work for the Minooka Police Department after moving to Yorkville with his wife.
NASCAR legend Tony Stewart tries drag racing at Joliet race track
CHICAGO (CBS) – Tony Stewart is already a NASCAR legend, but he's back racing full time on a very different circuit.His nickname is Smoke, because when he first started racing, he struggled with throttle control and the haze of smoke off the tire was a lot.Stewart's gotten better, so much so that he's now all throttle in his latest gig as a drag racer."It's a drastically different experience," Stewart said.Going 1,000 feet at over 330 miles per hour is not exactly what Tony Stewart is used to. The NASCAR Hall of Famer who dominated short tracks and stock car racing...
City Supports Temporary Modification of Permit allowing emergency access for trucks on Rt. 53
The City of Joliet is asking the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) to support a measure to allow emergency access of truck traffic on Route 53 for the developer of the Project, East Gate Logistics Park. According to a letter signed by Joliet City Manager Beth Beatty, the city is...
Bolingbrook auto repair shop closes unexpectedly, customers stuck without vehicles
BOLINGBROOK, Ill. — Some customers of an autobody shop in Bolingbrook are left without their vehicles after it closed with no explanation or warning. For nearly a week and a half, the lights have been on, mail piling up on the floor in the doorway, and vehicles are on lifts or sitting with the hood […]
Will County man allegedly shot, killed another man in Woodridge: prosecutors
WOODRIDGE, Ill. - A Crest Hill man allegedly shot and killed another man in Woodridge last week. Gevon Anderson, 22, was charged with one count of first-degree murder. At about 8:40 p.m. on April 23, Woodridge police officers responded to a call in the area of the 2000 block of Country Club Drive regarding a man who had been shot.
Irate Customer At Joliet Driver’s Facility Arrested After Attacking Security Guard
On April 25, 2024, at 5:14 p.m., Joliet Officers responded to the Illinois Secretary of State driver’s license facility located at 201 Joyce Road for a report of a disturbance. Upon arrival, Officers learned that a 21-year-old Aareon Newell of Coal City was a customer at the building and had grown irate at the employees over a discrepancy with his identification card. It was determined that Newell grew angry and began yelling profanities and threatened physical harm toward employees and a security guard.
Walmart Opens High-Tech Consolidation Center in Minooka, Illinois Creating 700 New Jobs
MINOOKA, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr 30, 2024-- Today, Walmart hosted the grand opening of its newest high-tech consolidation center in Minooka, Illinois. The new 492,000 square-foot facility, located at 201 S. McLinden Road will bring nearly 700 additional jobs to the area. Once implemented, the facility’s automated technology can enable three times more volume to flow throughout the center and help Walmart deliver the right product to the right store, so customers can find the products they need. This building will be the third of its kind in Walmart’s supply chain. The first, located in Colton, Calif., opened in 2019. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240430434359/en/ A new 492,000 square-foot facility will bring nearly 700 additional jobs to the Minooka area. (Photo: Business Wire)
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