Will County, IL – A shelter-in-place order issued earlier today in parts of Joliet and New Lenox Townships has been lifted, according to the Will County Sheriff’s Office. The advisory had affected residents near New Lenox Road and Cherry Hill Road.
According to the Sheriff’s Office, the precaution was part of a search for several suspects connected to an incident that began in Grundy County. Authorities temporarily closed New Lenox Road during the search, but the roadway has since reopened.
The alert caused concern across parts of Will County as residents were advised to stay indoors and avoid the affected area. Law enforcement agencies from multiple jurisdictions reportedly coordinated during the search.
Officials confirmed Wednesday afternoon that the area is now secure and there is no ongoing threat to the public. The primary investigating agency is expected to release more information once the suspects are identified or apprehended.
Residents are encouraged to monitor official county pages for any further updates regarding the Grundy County-linked investigation.
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