I was born in Joliet and grew up across from Nowell Park on the city's far east-side where I delivered the Joliet Herald-News. I attended grade school at St. Mary Nativity on Broadway. Some of my favorite memories growing up revolve around St, Joseph's Park where I played Little League baseball and had several Catholic Youth Organization basketball games.
At 13, our family moved to Plainfield. By the time I was 16, I knew I wanted to be a journalist. As a teen, I made a few extra bucks as a sports stringer for The Plainfield Enterprise taking photos and covering Plainfield's high school football and basketball games.
I graduated with a journalism degree from Eastern Illinois University. I have had a strong passion and commitment for public service journalism ever since. I am grateful to have covered so many different places throughout the greater Midwest.
After college, I worked for The South Bend Tribune, the Daily Herald in Arlington Heights, Green Bay Press-Gazette, Omaha World-Herald and on the statewide investigative team for USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin, where I was based at The Post-Crescent in Appleton for five years.
I'm thrilled to be joining Patch as the Joliet Editor at this point in time when more and more people prefer to access their local news through web-only platforms and mobile devices.
Joliet and Will County always seem to have a lot of news going on, and I will do my best to bring you a superior news product.
Deputies approached the vehicle and located 23-year-old Francisco A. Medina of Bolingbrook in the driver’s seat. Medina was taken into custo
Officers noticed that Fabian Salgado exhibited behaviors consistent with possible alcohol impairment, English explained.
D’Arcy Buick GMC proudly serves as the presenting sponsor of this year’s event.
A fan-favorite from last year, back by popular demand – The Chicago Blues Angels will precede Zydeco Voodoo.
This marks the fourth time since March 2024 that Joshua Fase has been in the Will County Jail. His latest arrest was by Crest Hill Police.
The first community meeting will be held from 5:30 to 7:3o p.m. Tuesday, July 22, at All Nations Church of God.
Officers placed 58-year-old Kankakee resident Brian Jackson into custody for incident.
The vehicle was towed from the scene, Joliet police announced.
Joliet police officers found Travis Signor outside the hotel, and he was placed into custody without incident.
The man was arguing with a female that was outside the vehicle before he was taken into custody, Joliet police said.
Despite the guilty plea and sentencing, Will County State's Attorney Jim Glasgow did not issue a press release to draw attention to it.
Yung Gravy hits the stage at 6 p.m. for a live performance, followed by the ultimate Emo Nite experience.
Will County Judge Shenanda Tisdale ordered Jorge Martinez-Lopez to remain in the Will County Jail as part of her predetention order.
Joliet police arrested 58-year-old Kerrie Swick, who comes from the 500 block of Springwood Drive. She spent three days in the jail.
The drive-up location is being built on the grounds of the vacant Long John Silver's property, at the corner of Barney Drive.
The Joliet police say the officer attempted to place her into custody, and she resisted, twisting her body to avoid arrest.
James Wissig, 50, comes from the 24500 block of South St. Peters Drive in Channahon. He was booked into the Will County Jail on July 9.
John Shields is owner of the e-bike taken from the Joliet Junction Trail. He was charged with driving while license revoked, officials say.
A timetable to reopen the bridge has not been determined.
Ryan Evans and his wife Samantha Evans have filed a Will County civil lawsuit seeking a monetary judgment in excess of $50,000.
