Drew Peterson is ending the protracted battle over hearsay statements and is signaling he’s ready to go to trial in the slaying of his ex-wife … Read more ›
Crime
Victory for prosecutors: Court allows hearsay statements in Peterson case
Will County prosecutors have scored a significant victory in their case against Drew Peterson, with an appellate court granting their request to use several hearsay … Read more ›
Man, 83, reported $5,000 missing after backyard utility ruse, and more
These arrests were taken from Will County Sheriff’s Police reports released March 27. Ruse Burglary An 83-year-old resident of the 1100 block of South Briggs … Read more ›
Five accused of trying to steal ATV
Four Tucson, Ariz., residents and a Mexican national are scheduled to appear in court April 23, in connection with an attempted theft of an all-terrain … Read more ›
Ex-CEO of software firm found dead day before due in prison
The former president of a software company who pleaded guilty to defrauding investors and clients of more than $93 million was found dead last week … Read more ›
One man killed, another injured in shootings near prison, police say
A 39-year-old Joliet-area man was gunned down and a second man was injured Monday night approximately one mile west of the Stateville Correctional Center. Will … Read more ›
Prosecutor: Midlothian man stole heroin from evidence storage
A Midlothian man has been charged with stealing more than 3 kilograms of heroin from a Will County sheriff’s evidence container last fall, a break-in … Read more ›
Joliet man charged with aggravated battery to a peace officer, and more
These arrests were taken from Joliet Police arrest information, as well as information from the Will County Adult Detention Facility and Will County Circuit Clerk’s … Read more ›
Big screen TVs swiped in numerous burglaries, and more
These arrests were taken from Will County Sheriff’s Police reports released Feb. 28 and information from the Will County Adult Detention Facility and Will County … Read more ›
Two arrested after cop pushed through glass table
Bolingbrook Police say an officer was transported to a local hospital early Saturday morning after being pushed through a glass table during a well-being check … Read more ›
