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Woman shot while waiting at McDonald's drive-thru on Chicago's NW SideFox - 32 Chicago - TV2 DAYS AGO

'My heart is heavy': Mother of missing man pleads Joliet community for helpWBBM News Radio 17 HOURS AGO

It’s Official, Six Corners In Crest Hill Has One Less Retailerwjol.com1 DAY AGO

New report links China to fentanyl trafficking in the U.SFox - 32 Chicago - TV1 DAY AGO

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Semi catches fire on I-80, stalling rush hour trafficJOLIET, Ill. - A semi caught fire on Interstate 80 and blocked all westbound traffic during the morning rush Thursday near Joliet. The semi started burning around 6:30 a.m. in the westbound lanes of I-80 near the Des Plaines River. All westbound lanes were shut down as crews worked to put out the fire and clear the scene just before the Des Plaines River bridge.

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WGN News‘Unlike him:’ Family of missing Joliet man speaks out, police search in riverJOLIET Ill. — Robin Robinson says her brother is a man of routine, and never breaks it, raising their worries after he went missing last Thursday. A search is underway after 37-year-old Robert Long was reported missing near the 300 block of North Bluff Street by the Des Plaines River in Joliet April 11. Long’s […]

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Latin Music Acts Announced For Sunday At The Taster Of JolietThe Joliet Park District is excited to announce Los Huracanes del Norte as the Sunday night headliner at the 2024 Taste of Joliet. Los Huracanes del Norte have been nominated for 3 Grammys, produced 68 albums and were just awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. They will take the stage at 7 PM on Sunday, June 23rd. Tickets are available for purchase now at www.tasteofjoliet.com.

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ABC 7 ChicagoNaperville shooting that caused school lockdowns stemmed from robbery; 1 at large, police sayA Naperville shooting that sparked lockdowns at several area schools Tuesday afternoon stemmed from a robbery, police said Wednesday morning.

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Emergency lane closure westbound I-80 in JolietThe Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that the right lane is closed on westbound Interstate 80 between U.S. 30 and Briggs Street, in Joliet, to complete emergency pavement repairs. The repairs are expected to be completed and the lane reopened by the afternoon rush today. Heavy congestion is anticipated....

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One Juvenile Hospitalized Following Joliet House Fire, Six Treated for Smoke Inhalation at the SceneAt 4:50 p.m. on April 16th, Joliet Fire Department responded to 427 Liberty St. for reports of a structure fire. The first units arrived within 4 minutes of the call and were met with heavy smoke and fire showing from the rear of a 2-story single family dwelling. Multiple hose lines were used to extinguish fire.

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City of Lockport Announces the Commencement of the Illinois Route 7 Channelization ProjectThe City of Lockport announces the start of the Illinois Route 7 Channelization Project with roadwork beginning mid-April 2024. This transformative initiative adds a center bi-directional turn lane to enhance traffic flow, bolster safety, and optimize corridor connectivity along Route 7 (9th Street), spanning from Lincoln Street to Summit Drive. During construction, all traffic lanes and business entrances will remain open with temporary detours and closures as needed. Drivers should expect delays as construction is projected to continue through the summer of 2025.

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Emergency E-Learning Day Today at Joliet West High School April 17, 2024, Due to Water Main BreakDue to a Water Main Break near West, today, April 17, 2024, is an Emergency E-Learning Day for students and staff at Joliet West Campus. This means that Joliet West students complete assignments online and Joliet West staff work from home. Students and staff should not report to Joliet West High School today except for maintenance staff who should check with their direct supervisor.

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Chicago Tribune Jackson Smith continues to thrive with simple approach at plate for Providence. ‘He sees the ball and hits it.’After hitting .511 last season, Providence’s Jackson Smith knows he has set quite a high standard for himself to live up to. But while the senior shortstop is showing no signs of slowing down, he’s not too concerned about stats. “It’s a high number to try to top that average from last year, but I just play baseball to have fun,” Smith said. “The numbers are the numbers. I don’t really care ...

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It’s Official, Six Corners In Crest Hill Has One Less RetailerNot everyone got the memo. WJOL has observed shoppers still going into the Walgreens at Route 30 and Caton Farm Road in Crest Hill only to be disapointed. The drug store closed its doors permanently on April 10th. Workers were seen taking down the signs. It was first reported in February.

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ABC 7 ChicagoSenior admin. for Dolton, Thornton Township charged with bankruptcy fraudA senior administrator for both the village of Dolton and Thornton Township has been charged in federal court with engaging in a bankruptcy fraud scheme, the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Illinois said in a news release Tuesday.

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Winning $1M Illinois Lottery scratch-off ticket sold in Chicago suburbAURORA, Ill. - An Illinois Lottery player is $1 million richer after buying a scratch-off in suburban Chicago. The $1 million winning scratch-off ticket was purchased at Thorntons at 2800 Ogden Ave. in Aurora. The lucky buy couldn't have come at a better time for an Illinois woman who requested...

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