Joliet

A man has been charged after police said he beat an 80-year-old gas station employee with a wooden stick during an argument at a Joliet convenience store.

Five teens were charged in a 'juvenile disturbance' during a fireworks celebration at Bicentennial Park in Joliet. The incident occurred Friday night.

Several teenagers were arrested after a disturbance during the Fourth of July fireworks at Bicentennial Park in Joliet. Police reported being assaulted, fireworks launched toward the crowd and officers, and pepper spray was used.

A man was accused of allegedly setting a fire at a Joliet Walmart and eating food without paying for it last month. Police reported the incidents occurred during a single visit to the store.

A Joliet man was arrested for a hit-and-run crash that killed a bicyclist in October 2024. The incident occurred after he failed to stop and render aid to the victim.

A 21-year-old man was seriously injured in a high-speed crash in Joliet early Sunday morning, according to police.

Four people were hospitalized after a south suburban police chase ended in a crash early Sunday morning. The incident occurred in Joliet, according to officials.

A Joliet man has been sentenced to 73 years in prison for first-degree murder, attempted first-degree murder, and other charges.

A 17-year-old Minooka boy riding a dirt bike was killed in a crash in Joliet. The driver involved was charged with driving under the influence.

A Joliet man is facing multiple DUI and battery charges after a 17-year-old boy died following an incident involving a dirt bike. Maxie Robinson, 38, was accused of aggravated DUI and two counts of DUI in connection with the incident.

Four classic cars participating in the Hot Rod Power Tour at Chicagoland Speedway in Joliet were stolen, and four others were damaged, according to officials.

Four sports cars were stolen from two Joliet-area hotels during the Hot Rod Power Tour. Police suspect the thefts are part of a targeted crime linked to a major car event.

Chicago is experiencing two rounds of severe storms starting Wednesday, with Joliet under a tornado warning. The storms include wind gusts up to 75 mph, heavy rain, and potential for tornadoes, prompting ComEd to prepare for outages.

A Plainfield high school student was charged after a relative intervened to prevent a planned mass shooting at Grand Prairie Elementary School in Joliet. The incident involved a potential threat to an elementary school in the Joliet area.