National Weather Service Issues Flood Watch for Portions of Illinois and Northwest Indiana
A Flood Watch is in effect from midnight through Sunday morning across 13 zones due to possible excessive rainfall.
Joliet, Illinois FirstAlerts
Everything reported in Joliet and within 40 miles of it, at every level — nothing here is filtered out for being local.
Severe Weather
1 reportInsider Sales
2 reportsAnterix Director William Heard Sells $4.18 Million in Common Stock
Anterix Inc. Director William Heard sold 46,400 shares of common stock on August 14, 2026, according to an SEC filing.
AbbVie Executive Nicholas Donoghoe Reports $8,177,500 Stock Sale
According to an official SEC filing, AbbVie Inc. Chief Business and Strategy Officer Nicholas Donoghoe sold 32,710 shares of common stock on August 14, 2026.
Food Safety Inspections
59 reportsNaty's Pizza in Chicago Failed Its Health Inspection
City health inspectors cited Naty's Pizza for temperature control and pest violations on August 14, 2026.
ANTOJITOS LA MICHOACANA, Chicago: Failed Its Inspection
Antojitos La Michoacana at 5106 S Archer Ave in Chicago failed a public health inspection on August 14, 2026.
Birdman Ramen, Chicago, Failed Its Inspection
City of Chicago health inspection records show Birdman Ramen failed an inspection on August 14, 2026.
MOJO COFFEE in Chicago Failed Its Inspection
MOJO COFFEE on W Madison St failed a public health inspection on August 14, 2026, according to official city inspection records.
BELHAVEN NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER, LLC in Chicago Failed Its Inspection
Belhaven Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, LLC failed a public health inspection in Chicago on August 14, 2026.
Saint Bess Jerk in Chicago Failed Its Inspection
Saint Bess Jerk failed an August 14, 2026, health inspection in Chicago, according to the official inspection record.
Mass Casualty Incidents
2 reportsTwo custodians found dead inside Chicago elementary school
Chicago police said a 63-year-old man and a 48-year-old woman, both school custodians, were found with single gunshot wounds to the head inside Mark Twain Elementary School on Monday, Aug. 10, 2026. A suspect's status is listed as deceased.
Four Identified After Shooting That Left Three Dead in Oak Forest, Ill.
Police responding to reports of gunfire early on Friday, Sept. 23, found three of the victims outside a house in the Chicago suburb, according to The Associated Press.
Environmental Enforcement
2 reportsMorton Salt Inc in Chicago Assessed $153,000 Settlement Penalty
An EPA enforcement settlement has assessed a $153,000 federal penalty against MORTON SALT INC in Chicago, Illinois.
EXXONMOBIL OIL CORPORATION Assessed $136,200 Penalty in Joliet
An EPA enforcement settlement has assessed a $136,200 federal penalty against ExxonMobil Oil Corporation in Joliet, Illinois.
Nursing Home Enforcement
2 reportsLandmark of Itasca Rehabilitation and Nursing Cent Fined $141,475 in Itasca, Illinois
Federal documentation lists a $141,475 fine against Landmark of Itasca Rehabilitation and Nursing Cent in Itasca, Illinois.
Continental Nursing & Rehab Center in Chicago Fined $36,320
Federal enforcement records show a $36,320 fine assessed against Continental Nursing & Rehab Center in June 2026.
Plane Crashes
2 reportsNTSB Investigating Envoy Air Embraer E175 Accident Near Chicago
An accident record lists substantial damage to an Embraer ERJ 170-200 LR operated by Envoy Air on November 29; the cause has not been determined.
Two Killed in Piper PA-30 Accident Near West Chicago, Illinois
An NTSB investigation is open into the December 17 accident, and the cause has not been determined.