Aurora mayoral recall referendum passes, Joliet data center question fails
It was a busy night in the political world, but ballot questions were also decided along with Illinois’ governorship, Senate seat and more.
Nov 5, 2026Open source
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After our prison fires investigation, Illinois made some safety fixes. Are they enough?
Fire alarms remain broken at the Joliet Treatment Center, a prison designed to treat people with mental illness.
Oct 30, 2026Open source
Gas Prices Jump Overnight In Five States After Trouble At Exxon Refinery
Gas prices jumped overnight in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky and Illinois after trouble at ExxonMobil’s Joliet refinery, an analyst said.
Oct 22, 2026Open source
Former Joliet police lieutenant charged with allegedly misusing Flock system
A former Joliet police lieutenant is facing felony charges after an Illinois State Police investigation into allegations that he misused the city’s Flock s...
Oct 8, 2026Open source
Illinois Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Joliet celebrates induction, restoration The Illinois Rock and Roll...
The Illinois Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Joliet holds it annual induction ceremony this weekend, but this they're also celebrating its full repair aft...
Sep 26, 2026Open source
Reform advocates: Why Illinois should reconsider its $1.1 billion prison project
Illinois has already tried and failed to improve inhumane prison conditions with expensive design projects such as the Joliet Treatment Center.
Sep 7, 2026Open source
Joliet Drunk Pees His Pants After 7th DUI, 2 Open Brandy Bottles Inside Truck: Illinois State Police
Daniel Wells, age 63, struggled to walk after exiting the truck, Will County prosecutors revealed in their petition to deny pretrial.
Aug 21, 2026Open source
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The store, located near the intersection of Illinois Route 59 and Theodore Street, has limited grocery items available and the vision center and pharmacy dri...
Jul 1, 2026Open source
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Ozziel Lara of Joliet Central and Grace Orth of Joliet West competed among more than 6,500 state champions from across the country.
Jun 14, 2026Open source
13-year-old boy shot, critically injured inside Joliet home: police
A shooting in Joliet, Illinois critically injured a 13-year-old boy at a home in the 400-block of Market Street Monday, police said.
May 19, 2026Open source
Will Co. commission votes against massive solar farm project that could stretch across 3 townships
The Will County Planning and Zoning Commission voted against an Earthrise Energy plan for a Pride of the Prairie solar farm at a Joliet, IL meeting.
May 13, 2026Open source
Suspect charged after shooting, killing man during argument in Joliet home's front yard: police
Willis Ellis has been charged in a shooting in Joliet, Illinois that killed Lyndon B. Hunt in the 200-block of Nicholson Street, police said.
May 9, 2026Open source
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How overweight is Illinois compared to the rest of the US?
A new study set out to find which states were struggling with their weight a bit more than others.
Nov 5, 2026Open source
What's next for JB Pritzker after winning Illinois governor's election?
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker cruised to reelection in Tuesday’s midterm elections, but could his aspirations soon direct him toward another office?
Nov 5, 2026Open source
Gov. Pritzker thanks supporters after win, but is not ready to discuss 2028 Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker spoke...
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker spoke to reporters Wednesday morning, a day after winning another four years in Springfield.
Nov 5, 2026Open source
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How overweight is Illinois compared to the rest of the US?
A new study set out to find which states were struggling with their weight a bit more than others.
Nov 5, 2026Open source
What's next for JB Pritzker after winning Illinois governor's election?
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker cruised to reelection in Tuesday’s midterm elections, but could his aspirations soon direct him toward another office?
Nov 5, 2026Open source
Gov. Pritzker thanks supporters after win, but is not ready to discuss 2028 Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker spoke...
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker spoke to reporters Wednesday morning, a day after winning another four years in Springfield.
Nov 5, 2026Open source
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