Joliet police post video of water rescue along Des Plaines River
Police said they received a report of a possibly suicidal woman who may have jumped into the river from the bridge.
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Video shows Joliet police, firefighters rescuing woman from Des Plaines River
Police said they received a report of a possibly suicidal woman who may have jumped into the river from the bridge.
Possible human remains found along Des Plaines River in Joliet
Workers at Zenith Energy Terminals stumbled over the remains Tuesday morning along the south bank of the Des Plaines River.
Autopsy Finds Thomas Howe, Whose Body Was Found In Des Plaines River, Apparently Drowned
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Body Of Thomas Howe, Antioch Man Missing Since January 22, Found In Des Plaines River Near Libertyville
The body of Thomas "Tommy" Howe was found in the Des Plaines River near Libertyville Tuesday, more than three weeks after he was reported missing.
Car Crashes Into Des Plaines River Off Jane Addams Tollway In Rosemont
The car was partially submerged, and the woman was rescued. She was not injured.
Authorities Recover Body From Des Plaines River Near Joliet
First-responders recovered a body from the Des Plaines River near Joliet Friday.
Body Found In Des Plaines River In Lyons After Submerged Vehicle Is Discovered
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Chicago Weather: Flooding Concerns Continue, Sunny Day Ahead
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Rivers Flood Streets In Western, Northern Illinois
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'Cross Bridge At Your Own Risk,' Local Engineers Warn Drivers Of Joliet Bridge Condition
The Union of Operating Engineers want drivers to know what state inspectors said about condition of the Des Plaines River bridge on I-80.
Firefighters Rescue Woman From Icy Des Plaines River, Along With Police Officers Who Tried To Help her
Four Schiller Park police officers ended up in the ice-covered Des Plaines River on Sunday evening, when they tried to help a woman in distress. Firefighters later pulled all of them to safety.
Body Pulled From Des Plaines River
A body believed to be a missing swimmer was pulled from the Des Plaines River Tuesday morning in suburban Channahon, about 50 miles southwest from Chicago.
Severe Storm Threats End, But Flooding Risks Remain Along Des Plaines And Fox Rivers
Storms have cleared out for most of the Chicago area, but flooding risks remain along parts of the Fox and Des Plaines Rivers for the next few days as runoff continues to swell local waterways.
Joliet Man Gets 32 Years For Killing Mom, Dumping Her Body In 2013
Shane Smith, 36, admitted to killing Joan Smith during an argument, then dumping her body in the Des Plaines River.
Coroner: 80-Year-Old Man Drowns After Jumping Off Joliet Bridge
He was witnessed jumping off the Cass Street Bridge into the Des Plaines River, the coroner's office said.
With Des Plaines River Receding, Oakton Community College Reopening
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River Levels Expected To Recede, Finally
Scattered thunderstorms are expected Sunday afternoon in the Chicago area, but shouldn't significantly affect flood levels
Des Plaines, Fox Rivers Expected To Start Receding Sunday
Limited flooding is expected to continue Saturday along the Des Plaines and Gurnee rivers, which remain in flood warning stage after being pounded by rainfall earlier this week.
More Rain Swells Fox River To Record Levels
The flooded Fox River and Des Plaines River began receding in recent days, but will rise at least somewhat Thursday with more rain falling.
With Water Receding, Flooded Suburbs Still Face Major Cleanup
On Linden Drive in Round Lake, piles of flood-damaged belongings lay curbside for village crews and front-end loaders to place in dumpsters.
As Fox River Waters Continue To Rise, Evacuations Still Possible
Days of anxiety are coming to a head, as people living along the Fox River are bracing for the water to crest.
Gov. Rauner Adds Cook County To Disaster Proclamation
In Des Plaines, the river has crested. However, in Fox Lake, it could be several more hours before that happens.
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