Braidwood

Behind the Braidwood Lockdown: I-55 Chase Culminates in Cornfield Capture

MORRIS, IL - A high-speed chase on I-55 involving suspects connected to a Bloomington aggravated battery case culminated in the arrest of three individuals and a lockdown of Braidwood schools.  Grundy...

Braidwood Schools Go on Lockdown After Potentially Armed Peoria Woman Flees Into Nearby Woods

BRAIDWOOD, Ill. â€“ A high-speed chase ending near Reed Road on Interstate 55 led to a temporary soft lockdown...

Harvey Man Arrested in Braidwood Vehicle Burglaries Case

BRAIDWOOD, IL - A series of vehicle break-ins at Harbor Landing in early September led Braidwood Police on...

Illinois Fire Drama: Braidwood-Custer Merger Unravels with Resignations, Vandalism

BRAIDWOOD â€” The community of Custer was rocked by unforeseen turbulence last week following an intergovernmental merger agreement with...

Dramatic Rollover Crash on IL Route 113 Halts Traffic

BRAIDWOOD, IL - A severe single-vehicle rollover accident occurred Saturday morning at the junction of W IL Route 113...

Braidwood Police Boost Presence After Suspicious Incident with Child

Braidwood, IL - Braidwood Police are issuing an alert to parents following a concerning incident Tuesday afternoon. According to reports it happened around 3:20 p.m. while...

Bloody Altercation Involving Lumber Leads to Arrests in Braidwood

BRAIDWOOD â€“ An altercation soaked in blood unfolded in Braidwood Saturday resulting in the arrest of two men.  According to Braidwood authorities the clash, allegedly triggered...

Off-Duty Hero Deputy Thwarts Child Threat: Illinois Officer’s Quick Thinking Rewarded

JOLIET, IL - A commendable act of vigilance by an off-duty Will County Sheriff's Correctional Deputy has earned him recognition from the Illinois Fraternal Order...

Braidwood ESDA Enhances Weather Awareness with Cutting-edge Weather Station

BRAIDWOOD, Ill. â€” The Braidwood Emergency Services and Disaster Agency (ESDA) is making strides in community weather awareness through its recent acquisition of a state-of-the-art...

I-55 Rollover Crash on Thursday Prompts Lifestar Request

BRAIDWOOD, IL - A rollover crash on Thursday along I-55 left a person pinned inside. According to first responders the single-vehicle accident resulted in significant damage...

Boat Rescue: Braidwood FPD Saves Patient in Cardiac Arrest

BRAIDWOOD, IL - In a high-stakes water rescue, the Braidwood Fire Protection District (FPD) sprang into action to save a patient in cardiac arrest aboard...
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