Judy Harvey

Chicago, Lombard

Content Editor at Chronicle Media

Cub fan, digital/social/print media person, loves local journalism, proud mom who tries her best.

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Articles

Illinois State Police make more than 100 arrests/citations in May roadside checks

4 days ago | shawlocal.com | Judy Harvey

Illinois State Police (ISP) Troop 3 Commander Capt. Patrick Manno announced the results of roadside safety checks held in Cook, DuPage, Kane, and Will counties during May.
Overnight closures on I-80 and Houbolt Road in Joliet begin Monday

6 days ago | shawlocal.com | Judy Harvey

Overnight lane closures are scheduled on Houbolt Road at Interstate 80 on Joliet‘s far west side over two consecutive nights beginning Monday. The closures are necessary to safely install steel beams on the I-80 bridge over Houbolt Road, the Illinois Department of Transportation announced . To complete the work, there will be lane closures in both directions of I-80 near Houbolt Road from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m., Monday and Tuesday, IDOT said.
Will County sheriff’s deputies issue more than 100 tickets over Memorial Day weekend

6 days ago | shawlocal.com | Judy Harvey

The Will County Sheriff’s Office issued 108 citations during the Memorial Day “Click It or Ticket” enforcement period. “Through the Memorial Day enforcement campaign, we helped make Illinois roads safer and spread the word that seat belts save lives,” traffic Lt. Denny said in a news release from the sheriff’s office.
Drought concerns rise in northern Illinois as precipitation falls short

6 days ago | shawlocal.com | Judy Harvey

Combined rain and snowfall this spring was well below normal across northern Illinois, according to the National Weather Service. Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport recorded 2.8 inches of snow, which is 4 inches below normal, and Rockford reported 4.2 inches of snow, which was 1.6 inches below normal, according to the NWS. Also, O’Hare’s recorded rainfall is 3.69 inches below normal, while Rockford’s rainfall is at 3.18 inches below normal.
Joliet police investigate Sunday shooting

6 days ago | shawlocal.com | Judy Harvey

A 20-year-old man was wounded in a shooting Sunday afternoon in Joliet. Officers responded at 1:24 p.m. to the 2500 block of Fresno Lane for a report of a person shot, according to a news release from the Joliet Police Department. Upon arrival, officers found a 20-year-old male in a vehicle with a gunshot wound to the left calf, according to police. Officers provided medical aid to the victim until the arrival of Joliet Fire Department paramedics, according to police.
Red Cross shares summer safety tips for food, water activities

1 week ago | shawlocal.com | Judy Harvey

With summer here, the American Red Cross is putting out guidelines on safe food prep and outdoor activities, including swimming and boating. Drowning can happen quickly and silently. Unless rescued, it could take as little as 20 to 60 seconds for a drowning person to submerge, according to the Red Cross. Follow these tips for safe swimming:Prevent unsupervised access to water, provide constant and active adult supervision, and know how to swim.
Car crashes into Joliet home

1 week ago | shawlocal.com | Judy Harvey

A driver crashed his car into a light pole and then into a Joliet residence along Larkin Avenue on Friday. Officers responded to North Larkin Avenue and Avalon Avenue at 4:34 p.m. for a report of a single vehicle crash, according to a news release from the Joliet Police Department.
Joliet’s Rialto Theatre hosting Red Cross Route 66 Blood Drive on Monday

1 week ago | shawlocal.com | Judy Harvey

The American Red Cross will be holding its annual Route 66 Blood Drive in Joliet Monday. The event will be noon to 6 p.m. at the Rialto Square Theatre at 302 N. Chicago St.“In the midst of this busy season, the American Red Cross encourages donors to make time to help save lives by scheduling blood donation appointments throughout the summer,” the Red Cross said in a release announcing the event.
Portion of Caton Farm Road in Joliet will close beginning Monday

1 week ago | shawlocal.com | Judy Harvey

The Kendall County Highway Department will be closing Caton Farm Road just east of Grove Road to all through traffic for a bridge replacement project beginning Monday, according to a news release from the city of Joliet. It is anticipated that the road will remain closed through Sept. 1, according to the release. A detour utilizing Grove Road, Walker Road, and Schlapp Road will be posted.
Illinois Secretary of State warns about rise in DMV text scams

1 week ago | shawlocal.com | Judy Harvey

Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias is warning residents about text message scams claiming to be from the “Illinois State Department of Motor Vehicles” that threaten to suspend vehicle registration and driving privileges. The text messages are phishing attempts designed to trick residents into giving up personal or financial information, the secretary of state’s office said in a news release. Recipients should not respond or open any links found in unsolicited texts and emails.