Martinez replaced longtime president and CEO Mike Hennessy in May 2021. Martinez said in a prepared statement that she is leaving United Way of Way County to support my family in Florida.

A Will County judge found a Harvey man guilty of numerous charges that were filed against him in connection with a carjacking incident in Chicago and police chase that spanned several highways.

The man was arrested after he was accused of igniting a fire at a Joliet residence, police said. He's in jail and his bond has been set at $500,000.