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Convicted Murderer Took Nurse, Cop Hostage at Presence St. Joseph: Police

Police are investigating a hostage situation that took place at Presence St. Joseph Hospital in Joliet early Wednesday morning.

Brain Dead Girlfriend Dies 2 Days After Boyfriend Accidentally Shot Her In Head: Officials

A Joliet woman left brain dead after her boyfriend accidentally shot her in the head died after two and a half days in the hospital, police said.

‘Potential Criminal Misconduct By Police Officers From Two Different Police Departments’: Filing

The Will County State’s Attorney’s Office has called for a special prosecutor to investigate police officers from two different departments.

Bolingbrook Stabbing Death: Man Accused In Stepson's Murder

A 23-year-old man succumbed to his injuries hours after being stabbed in what Bolingbrook police called a "verbal domestic situation" that escalated into a physical confrontation on Sunday.

Masturbating Trespasser Caught With Crack Pipes: Cops

A masturbating trespasser was caught with two crack pipes when he was arrested, police said.

Dirt Biker Falls During Race, Dies At Hospital

A Mazon man fell from his dirt bike during a Friday night race and was later pronounced deceased in the Presence St. Joseph Medical Center emergency room.

Infant, 2 Women Die In House Fire

Firefighters found the bodies of an infant and two women while battling an early Saturday morning blaze at a North Center Street house.

Fib About Drinking & Driving Junior College Cop Gets Joliet Man Arrested: Police

A Joliet man called 911 and made up a story about a police officer drinking beer in his squad car while he drove on Interstate 355, according to a criminal complaint filed in Will County court.

State's Attorney Hosting Downtown Blood Drive

Will County State’s Attorney James Glasgow is partnering with Heartland Blood Centers and local mom Jennifer Babec to host the Taylor Babec Community Blood Drive from 7:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 22.

Suspicious Girlfriend’s Car Window Smashed, Boyfriend Arrested After Fleeing Cops: Police

A Joliet man smashed his girlfriend’s car window with a rock when she showed up at the Motel 6 to see if he was cheating on her, then fled from the cops and attacked an officer after he was captured, police said.

I-55 Ramp Closures At I-355 Start June 11

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) announced that overnight ramp closures will take place on northbound Interstate 55 at Interstate 355, for asphalt paving, beginning, weather permitting, the week of June 11.

Channahon Casey’s Bandit Captured In Plainfield: Cops

A gunman wanted in connection with a Monday night robbery at the Eames Street Casey’s General Store was apprehended in Plainfield, police said.

Shorewood Sex Offender Arrested After Plainfield Bank Robbery, Motorcycle Crash

A convicted child sex offender who robbed a Plainfield Chase bank branch at gunpoint Tuesday morning was caught after fleeing on a motorcycle, then crashing as officers closed in on him, according to police.

Girlfriend Brain Dead, Boyfriend Claims He Accidentally Shot Her In Head: Officials

A Joliet man claimed he accidentally shot his girlfriend in the head, leaving her brain dead, according to officials.

Gunman Held Up Casey’s General Store In Channahon

A hooded bandit pulled a gun at the Casey’s General Store on Eames Street and robbed the place Monday night, police said.

Joliet Man Killed In New Lenox Township Crash

A crash at Cooper and Francis roads in New Lenox Township took the life of a Joliet man Monday afternoon.

Grease Fire Closes Plainfield Wendy's Restaurant

Fire officials anticipate a Plainfield Wendy's restaurant will be closed for "quite a while" after a grease fire on Tuesday morning.

Emergency Room Fight: Man Accused Of Punching Nurse At Bolingbrook Hospital

A 54-year-old Downers Grove man was arrested Sunday night after allegedly punching a nurse in the emergency room at Amita Health Adventist Medical Center, Bolingbrook police said.

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