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New Avenue resurfacing begins May 20
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that a patching and resurfacing of New Avenue, from State Street (Illinois 171) to south of Romeo Road/135th Street, in Lockport, will require intermittent daytime lane closures beginning, weather permitting, Monday, May 20. The $1.5 million project, which consists of resurfacing the 1.7-mile...
Local Police “Cop on a Rooftop” Fundraiser At Various Dunkin’ Locations
This Friday, May 17, 2024, members of the Joliet Police Department will be participating in the annual “Cop on a Rooftop” fundraiser. From 5:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Joliet Officers and Professional Staff will be at the Dunkin’ located at 800 North Raynor Avenue in Joliet accepting donations for Special Olympics Illinois, a statewide organization that provides children and adults with developmental disabilities an opportunity to enhance physical fitness, motor skills, self-confidence, and social skills through athletic competition. The Joliet Police Department has participated in this fundraiser for 20 consecutive years, raising well over $100,000 for Special Olympics Illinois during that time.
Raffle/Candle Light Vigil For Victim Of Murder/Suicide
Friends of slain Joliet woman will be holding a raffle and candle light vigil for Meliss Aud-Headlee. The mother of three was stabbed to death in a murder/suicide on May 11th by her estranged husband who then stabbed himself with a kitchen knife. The two were in the process of a divorce.
NHRA Route 66 Nationals in Joliet this weekend
John Landecker is joined on the show by another WGN Radio host and racing fan Dane Neal who will be at the Route 66 Raceway near Joliet all weekend with the El Bandido Yankee crew. Listen below as John, Dane and rider of the El Bandido Yankee Tequila Motorcycle Flyin Ryan Oehler discuss everything fans […]
Saturday Afternoon Crash leaves Motorcyclist With Serious Injuries
On May 11, 2024, at 1:47 p.m., Joliet Police Officers responded to South Chicago Street and Doris Avenue for a report of a traffic crash involving a motorcycle. A preliminary investigation of the crash determined the following: A Toyota Camry driven by Dillanira Leon (27, Joliet) was northbound on South Chicago Street approaching Doris Avenue. Leon then proceeded to turn left towards a private drive in the path of a Harley Davidson motorcycle driven by a male (44, Homer Glen) that was southbound on South Chicago Street at Doris Avenue in the curb lane. The motorcycle struck the passenger side of the Toyota.
Drag racers John and Brittany Force to thrill fans at Route 66 Nationals in Joliet
Legendary Funny Car racer John Force along with his daughter Brittany joins Lisa Dent to talk about their love of drag racing, the hard work behind-the-scenes to make their family business successful, and how you can see them both race at the Gerber Collision & Glass NHRA Route 66 Nationals at Route 66 Raceway in […]
Antron Brown is bringing back fast and fun for fans at Route 66!
Three time NHRA World Champion and driver of the Matco Tools Top Fuel dragster, Antron Brown joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Antron shares excitement for race weekend and the unique experience for fans at Route 66 Raceway. Listen as Antron talks about team ownership and learning from icon Don Schumacher. Antron fills […]
BREAKING: Cass Street Bridge Down for Emergency Repairs
We’re following some breaking news out of downtown. Joliet Police have posted on social media that the Cass Street Bridge is temporarily closed for emergency repairs. This leaves the Jackson and McDonough Street bridges as the only arterial roads with westbound access over the Des Plaines River. We’ll have more information for you in traffic in just a couple of minutes.
Ron Capps Ready to Get Back on Track, Pick Up Speed at NHRA Route 66 Nationals
Ron Capps, three-time NHRA Funny Car champ, is set to compete at the Gerber Collision & Glass NHRA Route 66 Nationals presented by PEAK Performance, taking place from May 17 to 19 at Route 66 Raceway in Joliet, Illinois. Capps, who has a rich history at this venue, has won the Route 66 Nationals twice, in 2017 and during the 2005 Fall race, which has since been discontinued. Additionally, he has been the runner-up five times (in 2007, 2016, 2018, 2023, and the 2002 Fall race) and earned the No. 1 qualifier position in 2013.
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