Joe's Hot Dogs burglarized, several Joliet, Crest Hill businesses hit by burglar on ankle monitor: Prosecutor

Christopher Covelli, 32, is from Joliet's North Raynor Avenue. He wound up violating his mental health court contract, files indicate.

For the first time in 20 years, the Taste of Joliet won't return in 2026. Here's why

A popular south suburban summer staple won't be returning in 2026, marking the first time in 20 years the event won't take place, officials announced Wednesday.
Major League Baseball

Joliet Slammers — owned by Veecks, Bill Murray -- to play in prison from 'The Blues Brothers'

The Veeck family is at it again. Before the Frontier League's 2026 season kicks off, the Joliet Slammers are going to play an exhibition at their namesake slammer -- the Old Joliet Prison. The team has announced "The Big House Ballgame" will take place on April 30,

Whistleblower ex-Joliet, Illinois police sergeant files lawsuit over retaliation

A former police sergeant in Joliet who was at one point charged after leaking squad car video of a man who died in Joliet police custody has filed a federal civil rights lawsuit over retaliation he faced.

I-80 Joliet interchanges are going away for next 3 years, it's finally happening: IDOT reveals

The interchange is one of six being rebuilt as part of the ongoing efforts to rebuild and modernize I-80 from Ridge Road in Minooka.
Feedback