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Feds accuse ex-lawmaker of ‘greed, fraud and arrogance’ in misusing campaign funds
By HANNAH MEISELCapitol News [email protected] SPRINGFIELD – Assistant U.S. Attorney Tim Bass pulled no punches in describing former Republican state…
Ex-Madigan aide sentenced to 30 months in prison for obstruction of justice attempt, perjury
By HANNAH MEISELCapitol News [email protected] CHICAGO – For most of his adult working life, Tim Mapes only had one boss:…
McCann trial delayed another day as he cancels plan to represent himself
By PETER HANCOCKCapitol News [email protected] SPRINGFIELD – The federal corruption trial of former Republican state Sen. Sam McCann was delayed…
Former lawmaker taken into custody amid delays to his corruption trial after sudden hospitalization
By HANNAH MEISEL Capitol News Illinois [email protected] SPRINGFIELD – Former Republican State Sen. Sam McCann, a onetime third-party candidate for…
Domestic Call Leads Joliet Police to Seek Drug, Child Endangerment Charges
Jonah Madia (52, Plainfield) was arrested, processed, and transported to the Will County Adult Detention Facility for Domestic Battery, Unlawful…
Sheriff Investigating ADF Inmate Death
The Will County Sheriff’s, Adult Detention Facility is confirming that an elderly man who was incarcerated, was found deceased in…
Joliet Police Arrest Two Vehicular Hijacking Suspects
Louis Jones (18, Joliet) was arrested, processed, and transported to the Will County Adult Detention Facility for Aggravated Vehicular Hijacking,…
Sheriff’s Police Investigating Lockport Township Homicide
On 02/08/2024, shortly after 7:00 PM, deputies with the Will County Sheriff’s Office were sent to 200 Block of Riverview…
Police Arrest Suspect in August 4 Shooting
Juan Basurto (18, Crest Hill) was arrested, processed, and transported to the Will County Adult Detention Facility for Aggravated Battery,…
Will County Sheriff Renews Scam Warning
Unfortunately, once again, the Sheriff’s Office is advising residents that several people have reported scams within the last week. The…
Winters Sentenced to Life in Prison for 2017 Predatory Criminal Sexual Assault, Aggravated Criminal Sexual Abuse of 5-Year-Old Girl
Will County State’s Attorney James Glasgow announces that Vincent Winters, 58, of Joliet, was sentenced today to his natural life…
Joliet Police Investigating Accident with Serious Injuries
On January 28, 2024, at 3:13 a.m., Officers responded to the intersection of Illinois Route 59 and Caton Farm Road…