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Joliet · JolietMan dies after falling down elevator shaft in Joliet100% Center coverage: 2 sourcesJOLIET, Ill. -- A man working in Joliet was killed after he fell down an elevator shaft Wednesday evening. The 23-year-old man has not been identified by the coroner's office yet. The incident took place at the Joliet Equipment Corporation Building in the 220 block of Maple Street around 3:40 p.m. Joliet police said the employee was on the second floor of the building carrying cabinets in the elevator when the elevator began to rise with the d…See the Story

Joliet · Joliet1 killed, 4 injured in 3-car crash in Joliet, Illinois State Police say100% Center coverage: 1 sourcesIllinois State Police said one person was killed and four others were injured in a three-car crash on IL-53 in Joliet Thursday night.See the Story

Joliet · JolietReckless Driver On Plainfield Road Crashes Into 3 Different Cars: JPD100% Center coverage: 1 sourcesReckless Driver On Plainfield Road Crashes Into 3 Different Cars: JPD - Joliet, IL - Kori Hood, 47, of Joliet was arrested and released on a Notice to Appear for DUI-Drugs and Reckless Driving, Joliet police said.See the Story

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Grandmother's Fiery Death Near Plainfield: Murder Trial Yet To Happen

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Grandmother's Fiery Death Near Plainfield: Murder Trial Yet To Happen - Joliet, IL - The Glacier Ridge Drive fire killed William Vera's elderly grandmother on Joliet's far west side. That was back on March 22, 2019.See the Story

Homes and vehicle struck by gunfire in Joliet shooting

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Two homes and a vehicle were struck by gunfire in Joliet Monday afternoon.See the Story

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Off-Duty Joliet Firefighter Ran Into Burning Home, Rescuing Family

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Off-Duty Joliet Firefighter Ran Into Burning Home, Rescuing Family - Joliet, IL - Fire Captain Matt Hornbuckle was driving to a paintball tournament when a simple daydream caused his day to veer from his routine route.See the Story

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Judge denies Drew Peterson's request to speak as ex-cop seeks to have murder conviction overturned

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After a judge denied Drew Peterson's request to approach the bench Thursday, the convicted killer told the judge, "you look like you could handle yourself."See the Story

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No Trial For Undisputed Gym Owner, Judge Dismisses Resisting Charges

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No Trial For Undisputed Gym Owner, Judge Dismisses Resisting Charges - Joliet, IL - All four Joliet police officers in the arrest of Undisputed Strength gym owner Brandon Kelly failed to show up for Wednesday's trial.See the Story

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Will County, IL - Over 40 Shell Casings Found as Joliet Businesses Caught in Crossfire of Daytime Shooting

Country Herald is a community news platform for Kankakee, Iroquois, and Will County. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Joliet, IL– A disturbing display of gunfire erupted on the afternoon of April 2, 2024, leaving behind a chaotic scene with over 40 shell casings scattered across the 600 block of Theodore Street. According to police reports, the incident, occurring in broad daylight, saw local businesses, Envisions …See the Story

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2 shootings reported in Joliet, police find no one injured

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Two shootings were reported between Sunday and Monday in Joliet. Officers did not find anyone injured or any property damaged. In both incidents, a light-colored sedan type vehicle had been observed leaving the area following the shots being fired, police say.Anyone with information on the shootings should call the Joliet Police Department’s investigation division at 815-724-3020.See the Story

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Joliet native Peyton Whitehead named Mon-Dak softball pitcher of the week

Peyton Whitehead is named the Mon-Dak Athletic Conference's Softball Pitcher of the Week. Whitehead pitched 15 innings and went 3-0 during the week of March 18-24. Miles CC will play a home doubleheader Saturday against North Dakota State College of Science.See the Story

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Grandmother's Fiery Death Near Plainfield: Murder Trial Yet To Happen

Homes and vehicle struck by gunfire in Joliet shooting

Off-Duty Joliet Firefighter Ran Into Burning Home, Rescuing Family

Judge denies Drew Peterson's request to speak as ex-cop seeks to have murder conviction overturned

No Trial For Undisputed Gym Owner, Judge Dismisses Resisting Charges

Will County, IL - Over 40 Shell Casings Found as Joliet Businesses Caught in Crossfire of Daytime Shooting

2 shootings reported in Joliet, police find no one injured

Joliet native Peyton Whitehead named Mon-Dak softball pitcher of the week