Man Tried To Flush Newborn After Mom Gave Birth In Toilet: Will County Sheriff

A baby girl found buried in a Wilmington yard Friday was placed inside a beer box, the sheriff's office said. Two people have been charged.

Baby Was Buried Inside Beer Box In Shallow Grave In Wilmington, Man And Woman In Custody: Sheriff

A makeshift headstone marked the spot where the infant's remains were located, according to police.

Manhattan Contractor Charged With Home Repair Fraud, Theft By Deception

Aaron McMann, of Chi-Line Construction, is named in a criminal complaint filed Dec. 2 in Will County court.

Zero Crash Calls During Snowstorm, Manhattan Police Chief Says

A massive winter storm walloped the Chicagoland area Saturday, Nov. 29, causing chaos and crashes on streets—not in Manhattan.

Chicago Man, 20, Fired At Car Before Being Fatally Shot: Kankakee Police

The incident happened Sunday in the 900 block of Court Street.

Manhattan Man, 25, Arrested On Child Pornography Charges: Manhattan Police

The man had been under investigation since September 2024, police said.

Kankakee Man, 48, Rammed Truck Into Car Multiple Times In Road Rage Incident: PD

The incident happened Thursday night. The man also physically fought another person at the scene, police said.

5-Year-Old Girl, 3 Other Victims In Fatal Fiery Crash Identified: Kankakee Co. Coroner

The Kankakee County Coroner's Office on Monday identified the victims to Patch.

Man, 63, ID'd As Drowning Victim Pulled From Kankakee River: Police

Fishermen found the body Saturday afternoon, police said.

2 Men Scammed Manhattan Township Senior Out Of More Than $10K: Sheriff

The men—Spanky S. Stone and Eli Miller—were arrested after a local bank alerted police of suspicious withdrawals made by the victim.

5-Year-Old, 3 Others Killed In Fiery Crash In Kankakee County: Sheriff

The crash happened Thursday night in the small village of Reddick. One car was traveling recklessly at high speeds before hitting another.

Boy Fatally Struck By Semi In Downtown Manhattan: Manhattan PD

The incident happened Monday evening, police said.

Aurora Woman, 35, ID’d As Passenger Killed In Crash At Rte. 50, County Line Rd.: Coroner

The crash happened Friday just after 7:30 p.m., officials said.

2 Dead, Several Injured In Van Vs. Semi Crash In Peotone

The crash occurred Friday at the intersection of Route 50 and County Line Road, authorities said.

Manhattan 2025 Sex Offender Halloween Safety Map

There are currently 7 registered sex offenders living within Manhattan village limits. Five others live in unincorporated Manhattan.

Momence Man, 47, Arrested On Child Porn Charge: State Police

The man was arrested Thursday, Oct. 2, after police searched his home and found evidence of child sex abuse materials, state police said.

Motorcyclist Ejected, Critically Injured In Crash With Car In Monee Township: Sheriff

The crash happened Thursday night at Pauling Road and Ridgeland Avenue, the Will County Sheriff's office said.

Woman, 66, Fatally Struck By Motorcycle While Crossing Street: Police

The driver of the motorcycle, 50, was injured. The motorcycle slid across lanes of traffic and hit a sign before coming to a stop.

Phone Scam Targets Families Of High School Students, Solicits Money For College Exam Prep: Sheriff

The Kankakee County Sheriff warned of the new scam, saying the callers use students' personal information to seem more legit.

Brutal Slayings Of Momence Burger King Employees Still Unsolved, State Police Ask For Public's Help

There are still no answers in the 2007 fatal stabbings of two employees at the Momence Burger King. State police aren't giving up.

3 Dogs Trapped, Killed In Peotone House Fire: Manhattan Fire

The fire happened Monday at the 400 block of W. Corning Avenue in Peotone, officials said.

Coroner IDs Body Pulled From Kankakee River In June

The man's body was pulled from the Kankakee River on June 13. Authorities asked the public for help identifying him.

Man Wanted In Harley Motorcycle Tipping Outside Manhattan Bar Turns Himself In: PD

Alex Pullara, of Elwood, was charged Sunday in connection with the bike tipping incident outside Fritz's Saloon.

Arrest Warrant Issued For Accused Harley Motorcycle 'Tipper' At Manhattan Bar: Police

Police had hoped the Elwood man would turn himself in. He hadn't as of Aug. 19.

Frankfort Man, 70, Killed In County Line Road Crash: Coroner

The crash happened Friday, Aug. 8. The coroner released the man's name Friday.

Man, 23, Set Fire To Mobile Home With Pregnant Woman, Toddler Son Inside: Sheriff

Police say the woman inside the home was pregnant with the Manteno man's child.

1 Dead, 2 Injured In County Line Road Crash: State Police

The crash happened at 7:30 a.m. Friday, authorities said.

Indiana Woman, 70, Killed In Crash With Semi: Will County Coroner

The crash happened Tuesday morning on Wilmington-Peotone Road near Elevator Road, in Peotone Township.

Driver Pulled From Semi Hauling Leaking Propane Tank: Manhattan Fire

The incident has closed another portion of Wilmington-Peotone Road Tuesday afternoon.

1 Killed In Crash With Semi, Car On Wilmington-Peotone Road: Fire Chief

The crash closed a portion of the road for several hours.

Missing Bourbonnais Man, 19, Found Safe: Police

The man was last seen July 17 and was believed to be in the Joliet area July 18, police said. He was found July 21.

Man, 79, Injured In Rollover, Crash Under Investigation: Will Co. Sheriff

The single-vehicle crash happened Thursday evening on Schoolhouse Road near Baker Road, the Will County Sheriff's Office said Friday.

Stolen Gun, $16K In Cash Seized In I-57 Traffic Stop: Will Co. Sheriff

A Wisconsin man and felon faces felony charges after being found with illegal guns in an I-57 traffic stop near Wilmington-Peotone Road.

Chicago Man Charged With DUI After Hitting Multiple Parked Cars: Manhattan PD

The man, 51, reportedly fled the scene after hitting the cars, according to police.

Man, 19, Faces Gun Charges After Driver, Passenger Switch Seats In Traffic Stop: Manhattan PD

The Park Forest men were stopped going 20 mph over the speed limit in Manhattan, according to police reports.

8 Years Later, Retired Police Chiefs' Actions Help Nab Accused Bank Robber

Jeff Wold previously served as Channahon police chief, where his quick thinking came in clutch in convicting a bank robber.

Woman, 31, Fled The Scene Of Fiery I-57 Rollover: Illinois State Police

The crash happened early Thursday on I-57 southbound near Kankakee. A Blue Island woman has been charged in connection.

Car Hit By Gunfire On I-57 In Monee: State Police

The shooting happened on I-57 southbound near Monee Wednesday afternoon, state police said. No one was injured.

Will County Sheriff Ramps Up Seatbelt, Impaired Driving Patrols For July 4 Stretch

The traffic safety campaign runs from June 20–July 7.

Police Seek Help ID'ing Man Pulled From Kankakee River

The man's body was found shortly after noon Friday after authorities responded to a possible drowning.