Joliet Police Sgt. Bill Otis Begins 10th Month On Paid Administrative Leave, Return To Force Remains MurkyA recipient of the Exchange Club Joliet Officer of the Year, Joliet Police Sgt. Bill Otis has remained on paid leave almost all of 2026.Joliet, IL Patch5d agoWhole story →JusticeSecurityjoliet police investigation
CA Extends Time Parents Have To Surrender Their Newborns With No Questions AskedThe bill was introduced early this year by Assemblymember Michelle Rodriguez, D-Ontario, and signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom on Sunday.Joliet, IL Patch9d agoWhole story →GovernmentJusticeGavin Newsomcalifornia safe surrender law update
NJ-11 Congress Candidates Agree: Dale Caldwell Should Resign ImmediatelyAnalilia Mejia and Joe Hathaway have found something they agree on as they battle for Gov. Mikie Sherrill's former Congress seat.Joliet, IL Patch12d agoWhole story →GovernmentJusticeMikie SherrillAnalilia Mejianj lt gov scandal
Woodbridge Man Federally Charged In Gun Case Tied To Stafford ShootingA Woodbridge man arrested in Fredericksburg faces a federal gun charge tied to a January shooting in Stafford County.Joliet, IL Patch16d agoWhole story →Justicestafford shooting investigation
Lake Forest Exec Named In Alcohol Giant's $12.5M Bribery Case That Exposed Corruption On CA Grocery ShelvesLuxury trips, designer goods, gift cards, and casino chips helped fuel the sprawling federal case.Joliet, IL Patch26d agoWhole story →GovernmentCommercealcohol industry bribery case
Arlington-Linked Fentanyl Case Heads Toward Plea HearingA suspect accused in a major fentanyl trafficking conspiracy investigated by Arlington police is scheduled for a federal plea hearing.Joliet, IL Patch26d agoWhole story →HealthJusticefentanyl trafficking case
Herndon Man Federally Indicted After Knife-Point Carjacking, Kidnapping: CourtA Herndon man faces federal carjacking and kidnapping charges stemming from a June incident and pursuit through Virginia, D.C. and Maryland.Joliet, IL Patch28d agoWhole story →Justice
Mayor Simmons Condemns ICE Activity In Stamford"I continue to be horrified by the cruelty of these actions," Mayor Caroline Simmons said of ICE activity in Stamford.Joliet, IL Patch1mo agoWhole story →GovernmentJusticeCaroline Simmonsice activity in stamford
