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MINOOKA, IL – Police investigated an alleged bomb threat late Wednesday night at a local grocery store. According to Minooka Police it happened at Jewel Osco at 2051 Ridge Road just before midnight. Kane County Bomb Squad officials arrived shortly after it was reported around 11 p.m. and conducted a thorough search without finding any sort of explosives.

JOLIET, Ill. – Local authorities are continuing their hunt for a suspect who remains at large following a massive manhunt Tuesday that sent parts of the city into a shelter-in-place. It began yesterday after Joliet police received a distress call for assistance from neighboring departments involved in a high-speed...

There was a murder in Joliet last night, just before 8:00. Officers responded to the 400 block of South Joliet Street for a report of a person shot. When they arrived, police found a 16-year-old male who had been shot several times. The victim was pronounced. dead at the scene...

Due to the forecasted heat, with temperatures above 90-degrees, Joliet Waste Management will begin garbage, recycling, and yard waste collection at 6:00 a.m. today through Saturday. You’re encouraged to get your garbage out earlier than normal. And Waste Management thanks you for your understanding.

A small airplane was involved in an accident at the Aurora Municipal Airport Thursday morning, the city of Aurora said.

On an evening in late May, 2021, 46-year-old Samuel Ortiz-Rodriguez of Aurora was standing outside a residence talking with a few individuals. At that moment, three street-gang members from a nearby neighborhood walked by and mistakenly identified him as a member of a rival gang. One of the gang members shot him dead.

JOLIET, Ill – A 16-year-old is dead following a shooting in the 400 block of South Joliet Street Tuesday. According to Joliet Police, officers responded to a report of a person shot at 7:57 PM. Upon arrival, they discovered a 16-year-old male victim suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. The victim was pronounced deceased at the scene by the Will County Coroner’s Office. Police have launched an an investigation into the incident.

At 80 years old, Judy Schuler is a fighter. The great-grandmother’s life is focused on taking care of her family in Naperville, including her adult daughter who was diagnosed with ALS and her granddaughter. Schuler moved the two from Carlsbad, California, to Naperville last year so they could be...

WJOL has learned that Joliet Police and Illinois State Police are conducting a massive manhunt on Joliet’s near westside. Sources say that 6 males ran from a stolen vehicle, and the individuals could possibly be connected with other crimes committed in another jurisdiction. Police in Joliet are going from...

The search continues for a fourth suspect in a couple of southwest suburban car thefts. There was a big search Wednesday in Joliet for four suspects wanted in the taking of two cars one from Lockport.

A Yorkville man who may have helped set a canoeing world record is making Chicago Proud.

CREST HILL, Ill. (CBS) -- Last week, a 696-page report was released detailing child sex abuse committed by Catholic clerics in Illinois - following a nearly-five-year investigation by the Illinois Attorney General's office.As CBS 2's Tara Molina reported, the Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests, or SNAP, is taking issue with the bishop in one of the state's six Catholic dioceses. The group claims the bishop of the Diocese of Joliet is not being forthcoming.SNAP says abusive clerics are still being protected or hidden in the Diocese of Joliet. They are calling for all the abusive priests' names to...

A judge in DuPage County has sentenced a 26-year-old Aurora man to 100 years in state prison for the rape, robbery and kidnapping of a woman in 2018, prosecutors said.

The Joliet City Center Partnership will hold a ribbon cutting on Thursday evening to unveil its 2023 Street Art Exhibit “Ready to Rock.” The exhibit will feature twelve 6-foot fiberglass custom designed guitars that will be displayed throughout Downtown Joliet, each uniquely painted by professional local and regional artists. The Ready to Rock Ribbon Cutting will take place at Joliet Junior College City Center Plaza at 235 N. Chicago Street. From 5:00 pm to 6:60 pm and all are welcome.

Today is June 1st. It’s a brand new month. It’s also the date when half of Will County Real Estate taxes are due. Where can you pay? You can pay your property taxes at more than 100 bank branch locations. You can pay by phone by calling 815-723-4741. There’s also a drop box, located at 302 North Chicago Street in Joliet.

Above / A colorful mural titled “The Great Concerto” by Barton Gunderson depicts images of Naperville Municipal Band leaders Elmer Koerner and Ron Keller as well as representatives of the City bands since 1859. See the full mural on the stage door in Central Park. (PN Photo) I’ll...

WJOL has learned that a 3rd suspect has been placed into custody following this morning’s earlier activity on the city’s west side. A shelter-in-place, however, remains in effect for a perimeter including Black Rd to the north, Glenwood to the south, Midland to the west and Raynor to the east. Joliet Police will have a press conference at 10am to update any information regarding this morning’s incident.

The summer racing season is heating up with recent events at area tracks, including at Fairbury Speedway and at Farmer City. There will be a special show Friday night at Grundy County as a facsimile of the big time will appear. Here's a look at what is happening and who...

A Great Lakes water expert joins us to discuss recent diversion projects to Waukesha and Joliet, Illinois. Then, two hiking experts share some of Wisconsin biggest hiking trails and hidden gems.

An investigation is underway following a shooting in suburban Naperville. Police say a man was shot early yesterday during a gathering in the 700 block of Inland Circle. The victim was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. Investigators believe the victim and suspect know each other. There is no word of any arrests.