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Flooding is Illinois’ Most Threatening Natural Disaster. Are We Prepared?
This story was originally published by the Illinois Answers Project. The electricity in Mary Buchanan’s home in West Garfield Park was not working – again. The outage lasted four days, starting just after a crew dug up her front lawn to install a check valve in late March, in order to stop waste water from pouring into her basement. She told herself this $12,000 construction would be worth it if it means no more flooding.
Man injured in drive-by shooting while walking in Joliet
JOLIET, Ill. — Joliet police are investigating after a man was injured in a drive-by shooting while he was walking early Thursday morning. Joliet Police Department officers were called to investigate shots fired around 12:45 a.m. near Water Street and Munroe Streets. Officers arrived and found a 21-year-old man who was walking with a woman […]
Crest Hill Man Arrested In Joliet For Stealing Vehicle, Ingests Narcotics Prior To Being Pulled Over
On April 22, 2024, at 6:36 p.m., Joliet Police Officers on patrol observed a Dodge Charger that had been previously reported stolen out of Chicago, near Mississippi Avenue and Second Avenue. The Charger was observed parking behind a residence in the 0-50 block of Mississippi Avenue. Officers conducted a traffic stop and as they approached the Dodge Charger, the male driver, later identified as Jerry Bass, ran from the vehicle while holding an item in his waistband. Officers pursued Bass on foot and caught up to him in the 0-50 block of Union Street where Bass was placed into custody. An Officer stood by with Bass, who was seated on a curb in handcuffs, while other Officers conducted a search of the area. Bass quickly stood up and attempted to flee while in handcuffs, but he was quickly apprehended. Officers determined Bass also held an active Will County arrest warrant for failing to appear in court on previous weapons charges.
45 months for man who set CTA van on fire in the Loop during 2020 riots
CHICAGO — Nearly four years after he helped set a CTA work van on fire in the Loop during the George Floyd riots, Darion Lindsey pleaded guilty to federal charges on Thursday. U.S. District Judge John Blakey sentenced Darion Lindsey to 45 months in prison, but Lindsey has already...
Suburban teachers call for change amid allegations of toxic work, learning environment
HINSDALE, Ill. - Teachers at two suburban high schools are calling for change, claiming Hinsdale District 86's Board of Education has created and fostered a toxic working and learning environment. During Thursday night's meeting in Darien, the teachers laid out their grievances. The Hinsdale High School Teachers Association claims the...
Daniel Martinez murder: Security guard pleads guilty in Palos Hills marine's death
BOSTON - The man charged with killing a Palos Hills marine veteran changed his plea to guilty. Daniel Martinez, 23, was stabbed to death in March 2022 in a fight outside a Boston bar. He was stabbed by a bar security guard — identified as 38-year-old Alvaro Larrama — while...
Man accused of trying to lure SW suburban child walking home from school: Sheriff
Cook County Sheriff’s officials met with the victim and learned that while walking home from school, a man in a silver SUV drove up to the curb and followed the child for about a block. The victim told officers that the offender would not leave.
Red Carpet Corridor features an array of scenic stops from Joliet to Bloomington-Normal
For the 17th time, travelers along Route 66 between Joliet and Bloomington-Normal will be able to make stops in a number of communities and check out what events are being held during the Red Carpet Corridor event. Among the stops for road warriors will be able at Dwight, Odell, Pontiac,...
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