Crest Hill, Illinois news and information from the Joliet Herald-News, part of the Shaw Local News Network
A Joliet man was identified by prosecutors as one of the shooters on the Joliet side of Theodore Street who was likely returning fire from an initial shooting from suspects at Merichka's restaurant, court records show.
Police have made another arrest of a suspect allegedly involved in the shooting that damaged three businesses in Joliet and Crest Hill, including Merichka's restaurant.
Dylan Debolt, 19, of Plainfield was arrested Friday in Georgia.
Crest Hill Police announced the arrest of Aaron Hines, who was charged as a suspect in the shooting of an Uber driver in December 2023.
The Old Timers Baseball Association of Will County donated $20,500 to 27 nonprofit youth baseball and softball teams on Monday night and $500,000 through the years.
The Lockport Township Fire Protect District honored Joliet fire fighter Dominic Minnito at its awards banquet on Friday for outstanding actions while off-duty.
A Will County judge has issued a warrant for the arrest of a woman charged with stabbing a dog in Crest Hill and swinging a knife at two people.
Lunchtime crowd at landmark restaurant not deterred by gunfire a day earlier in neighborhood along Theodore Street.
Merichka’s Restaurant closed Tuesday but plans to reopen Wednesday. Businesses in the area damaged by gunfire.
The Crest Hill Taqueria opened its doors in May 2023. One year later, they are expanding their business to become a full sit-down restaurant and bar.
Her Coffee and Conversations will be 10 a.m. to noon at the doughnut and coffee shop located at 3043 Theodore St.
Earlier this year, the Diocese of Joliet announced a major restructuring that involves closing some churches and schools and merging some parishes. This week marked the final time 5 churches will be holding Holy Week Masses as they close their doors this summer.
The project at Knapp Drive and Weber Road is currently scheduled to start around April 29.
State Representative Natalie Manley is encouraging residents to donate their new or gently used luggage to her ongoing Luggage for Foster Kids Donation Drive.
By 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Will County saw approximately 22,000 voters for election day only – or about a 4.4% turnout, Will County clerk spokesman Charles Pelkie said.