Crime & SafetyComfort Inn Incident Lands Minooka Man In Joliet Police Custody: EnglishJoliet police officers found Travis Signor outside the hotel, and he was placed into custody without incident.This marks Travis Signor's fourth time in the Will County Jail, but his previous three incarcerations were back in 2010, 2011 and 2012. (Mugshot via Joliet police )JOLIET, IL— The Joliet Police Department said a 42-year-old Minooka man was arrested this week in connection with an episode of violence inside the Comf ...

Agency spokesman Dwayne English said 58-year-old Kankakee resident Brian Jackson was arrested and released on a notice to appear at the Will County Courthouse for the crime of retail theft. English said that at 10:12 a.m. July 15, officers responded to the Walmart for a retail theft. Police allege that Jackson entered the store and placed over $600 worth of laundry detergent and meat in a shopping cart and exited the store without paying for the merchandise, English said. ...

Crime & SafetyLittle Tot, 1, Roamed Free After Dad Passed Out From Intoxication: Joliet Police Officers say they escorted Corey Cloos and his son back to their hotel room, where Cloos became belligerent and was taken into custody. After processing, 23-year-old Joliet resident Corey Cloos was taken to St. Joseph Medical Center by the Joliet Fire Department due to intoxication, police noted. (Mugshot via Joliet police )JOLIET, IL — The Joliet Police Department announced the arrest of 23-year-old resident Core ...

Core Point - An off-duty Joliet Police Officer, Kristen Ames, crashed a Tesla Cybertruck into townhomes, resulting in property damage and a $164 traffic ticket for failure to reduce speed [1][3][4] Incident Details - The crash occurred on May 31 at the corner of North Addleman Street and Tyler Drive, causing significant damage to a townhouse, including the destruction of a balcony and air conditioner [5][6] - Ames paid the traffic fine online and requested court supervision, leading to the cancellation of the scheduled court hearing [6][19] - The Cybertruck was owned by a suburban man who was not present during the incident, and a gun was found inside the vehicle [7][20] Police Response - The Joliet Police Department handled the incident internally without summoning an outside agency, issuing a single traffic ticket to Ames [4][18] - Five members of the Joliet Police Department responded to the crash, and the officer who issued the ticket was also a new recruit [16][19] - The department stated that no indicators of alcohol or drug influence were observed, thus no tests were administered [18][19] 911 Call Summary - Multiple 911 calls reported the crash, with witnesses describing the vehicle's erratic behavior and the damage to the townhouse [9][10] - One caller identified Ames as a Joliet police officer involved in the crash [12][14] Legal and Administrative Actions - The Joliet Police Department denied a Freedom of Information Act request for body camera footage, citing legal obligations [8][18] - There is no ongoing internal affairs investigation regarding Ames, and she remains on regular duty [19]

Core Viewpoint - A local resident, Brandon Perez, is advocating against the construction of the Sri Ayyappa Swami Temple near his home, proposing instead the development of a community park that would serve a broader demographic [3][4][5]. Demographics and Community Impact - Perez presented demographic data indicating that as of 2025, the largest racial group in Joliet is white-European at 52%, with 33% Hispanic, 16% African-American, and 2% Asian [5]. - In Plainfield, approximately 9.3% of the population identifies as Asian, and only 0.2% as American Indian and Alaskan native [5]. - He argued that the temple would cater to a small fraction of the population, estimating that less than 1% of the combined population of Joliet and Plainfield, which totals around 200,000 residents, would attend the temple [5]. Alternative Proposal - Perez proposed the creation of a community park that would provide recreational opportunities for all residents, emphasizing inclusivity over the religious focus of the temple [4][5]. - He highlighted that the park would feature various entertainment and physical exercise amenities, benefiting a larger segment of the community compared to the temple [5].