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Paulina Martinez most recently was business director for World Business Chicago. She also is vice president of the Joliet Latino Economic Development Association.
Rosemaria DiBenedetto has been named communications director for Joliet
Crest Hill and Illinois State Police are investigating a crash that led to the death of Adam Nikliborc, who was operating a motorcycle.
A man charged with killing a woman at the Joliet Outlaws clubhouse was denied jail release by a new judge assigned to the case. The judge ruled the man posed a flight risk after he was previously convicted in 2022.
Joliet police officers arrested a sex offender after he was accused of repeatedly kicking a bull terrier dog, police said. The extent of the dog's injuries remain unknown as of Monday.
City Council approves Taco Pros drive-thru for future Speed Trek station on Plainfield Road.
Essington Road will be one lane in each direction between Big Timber Drive and Rosemont Dirve.
A new detention hearing was held for a man charged with killing a woman at the Joliet Outlaws clubhouse. A retired judge was found to have failed to follow requirements under a provision of the SAFE-T Act.
A Joliet attorney is challenging the constitutionality of Illinois civil forfeiture. His court filing in a forfeiture case claims Will County prosecutors are "prosecuting for profit" instead of justice.
The Star Wars doll exhibit is at the library’s branch in downtown until June 2. Artist will make presentation on Star Wars Day.
Will County State's Attorney announces two new members of Will County Children's Advocacy Center board of directors.
Wyler's BBQ made a name for itself at Slammers games, now has a Channahon restaurant.
The shooting that led to the death of a Bolingbrook man on Thursday had "involved acquaintances and is not a random act," police officials said.
A woman will serve 85% of a six-year prison sentence for driving under the influence in a 2021 crash that led to the death of Martin Velemir, 34, in Crest Hill.
Housing Authority of Joliet gets $2.7 million in latest round of federal public housing funding.