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Westbound Interstate 80 closed near Joliet after crash involving car, semiAll lanes of westbound Interstate 80 near suburban Joliet are closed after a violent crash involving a car and a semi, Illinois State Police say. According to authorities, the crash occurred just after 1 p.m. Thursday afternoon. There were reports of injuries, but no further details were immediately available on...Joliet, IL7 hours ago
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ABC 7 ChicagoChannahon fire crews rescue man from water towerChannahon fire crews rescued a worker from a water tower Thursday, officials said on Facebook.The Channahon Fire Protection District said they were working on a high-angle rescue at 23315 S. Youngs Road about 11:25 a.m.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchA 35-year-old man on the inside of the water tower was having trouble breathing, fire officials said.SEE ALSO: Crew airlifts driver who slid down cliff in Northern California: VIDEOThe man was lowered to the ground about 1:40 p.m.He was taken to an ambulance, and was being evaluated, fire officials said.The man's condition was not immediately clear.Fire officials said the heat and height of the rescue posed challenges for crews.Crews remained on the scene cleaning up rescue equipment Thursday afternoon.This is a developing story; check back with ABC7 Chicago for updates.
Channahon, IL7 hours ago
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Family of Black man shot while holding cellphone want murder trial for SWAT officerDENVER (AP) — The family of a Black man holding a cellphone when he was fatally shot by a SWAT officer called Thursday for a murder trial for the officer following the public release of portions of body camera footage of the shooting. Kilyn (KAI-lin) Lewis, 37, was shot...Aurora, IL2 hours ago
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WGN News‘Hatred gets you nowhere’: Victim of alleged hate crime shooting speaks out amid recoveryCHICAGO — A years-long conflict between neighbors in Will County came to a violent end last month. And now, one of them is in jail and the other is recovering from two debilitating gunshot wounds. The physical and emotional resonance of two bullet wounds inflicted painful damage to Melissa Robertson’s body, one tore through her […]
Lockport, IL2 days ago
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wjol.com
New K-9 Sworn In As Member of New Lenox PoliceState’s Attorney James Glasgow and New Lenox Police Chief Louis Alessandrini joined New Lenox Mayor Tim Baldermann at the New Lenox Police Department for the swearing-in ceremony of law enforcement K-9 Harlie — a female Labrador purchased by Glasgow using money forfeited from drug dealers and money launderers. Harlie is the 21st police canine Glasgow has provided to local law enforcement agencies in Will County. In the next few months, four more canines will be coming on board at the police departments in Mokena, Frankfort, and two in Plainfield.New Lenox, IL1 day ago
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fox32chicago.com
Crews respond to Romeoville residence after report of a fireROMEOVILLE, Ill. - There was a heavy fire and police presence at a Romeoville residence Wednesday afternoon. Just before 3 p.m., SkyFOX was over the scene of fire crews spraying a residence in the 400 block of Farmbrook Court. At this time, it is unknown if there are any injuries.Romeoville, IL1 day ago
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The Independent Newspapers
Villa Park man accused of leaving the scene of accident; Reportedly struck 13-year-old bicyclist with his vehicleDuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Villa Park Chief of Police Michael Rivas have announced that Judge Joshua Dieden has denied the state’s motion to detain pre-trial a Villa Park man accused of fleeing the scene after he struck a bicyclist with his vehicle. Joel Lazaro, 50,...Villa Park, IL9 hours ago
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WGN NewsMetra train strikes vehicle in Orland Park, one person hospitalizedORLAND PARK, Ill. — A person is in the hospital after a Metra train struck an occupied vehicle while heading toward Orland Park Wednesday evening. According to Metra officials, SWS train No. 823 struck a vehicle near 153rd Street a short time before 7:42 p.m. Metra officials said a male driver was taken from the […]
Orland Park, IL23 hours ago
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wjol.com
Joliet Police Department Explorers Win Three Trophies At National EventThe Joliet Police Department recognizes the Joliet Police Explorers Post #220 on their recent success at the LVMPD Excon Competition. The 10-teen group competed in a one-day competition in Las Vegas against 48 other Explorer posts from across the United States. Post #220 won 2nd place overall, 1st place for “Burglary in Progress,” and 3rd place for “Suspicious Situation.”Joliet, IL13 hours ago
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hoodline.com
Naperville Police Chief Invites Locals to 'Chat with the Chief' Event at Panera BreadNaperville's top cop is opening up the lines of communication with a side of coffee and pastries. Police Chief Jason Arres is setting up shop at Panera Bread for his next "Chat with the Chief," inviting locals to pull up a chair and talk about what's on their minds regarding community safety and law enforcement concerns.Naperville, IL6 hours ago
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