The Latest Breaking News from Joliet

Basketball stars looking elsewhere

Joliet West’s Jeremiah Fears joins growing trend of players who have left the state in recent years.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 13, 2023

Federal safety agency investigating explosion at Lemont refinery that killed a man and injured another person

An asphalt tank exploded at the refinery in the 12000 block of South New Avenue about 10 a.m. Tuesday, according to the Will County sheriff’s office.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 25, 2023

Weed workers walk: Rise marijuana dispensary employees in Niles, Joliet go on strike

Union representatives said the strike is over unfair labor practices. They have been in negotiations with the company on a new contract since June.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 20, 2023

Naperville named safest city in America

Another Chicago suburb, Joliet, was named eighth safest, according to the MoneyGeek survey based on FBI crime data.

Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 8, 2023

Fire damages historic mansion in Joliet used for weddings, banquets, other events

Firefighters called to the Haley Mansion around 4 p.m. and found flames and heavy smoke coming from the attic and roof, according to fire officials. No injuries were reported but the extent of the damage was not known.

Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 2, 2023

Joliet West’s Jeremy Fears Jr. selected for the McDonald’s All-American game

The senior is the first Illinois player selected to play in the game since Max Christie in 2021.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 24, 2023

Man charged in Joliet slaying of woman found dead in car with child unharmed in back seat

Maya Smith, 24, was shot multiple times in the front seat of a car in the 1200 block of Clement Street. Jermaine Mandley, 48, is being held on $5 million bond.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 11, 2023

Mom found shot to death in car with 2-year-old daughter unharmed in backseat in Joliet

Joliet police said the shooting happened just after midnight Sunday in an alley near the 1200 block of Clement Street.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 10, 2023

No. 3 Kenwood overpowers No. 2 Joliet West: ‘They talked a lot and we talked back’

Two of the state’s best seniors and best teams clashed in the finale of the Chicago Elite Classic on Saturday at Credit Union One Arena.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 4, 2022

Ron Gleason nears retirement after leading The Score, WBBM Newsradio

He’ll retire Feb. 3, capping a radio career that began in 1978 and included stops at WJOL in Joliet and WMAQ in Chicago. But nothing could top helping create Chicago’s first sports-talk station.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 1, 2022