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 Patch6d agoWhole story →SecurityJusticejoliet police investigation
Courtney, Smith Intro Bill Blocking Transfer Of Qatari-Gifted 747 From Air Force To Trump LibraryCourtney made the announcement Monday.Joliet, IL Patch24d agoWhole story →SecurityCultureqatari 747 transfer controversy
MA Leaders Sound Alarm Over Surging AI Powers That Could 'Kill Us All'Gov. Maura Healey, U.S. Rep. Lori Trahan and U.S. Sen. candidate John Deaton are among the latest calling for stronger government oversight.Joliet, IL Patch24d agoWhole story →GovernmentTechnologyMaura HealeyLori Trahanai regulation debate
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 Patch27d agoWhole story →GovernmentEconomyalcohol 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 Patch27d agoWhole story →HealthSecurityfentanyl trafficking case
