Man's body found in Des Plaines River in Joliet
An autopsy on Jason Bingham's body will be conducted Friday.
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Body recovered after crewmember falls from tugboat on Des Plaines River in Channahon
The Will County Coroner is on the scene. Officials said the cause of death is unknown at this time.
Search called off for person who fell from tugboat on Des Plaines Rive
Rescue workers were called to the scene in Channahon, along with a Coast Guard helicopter.
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.
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
An autopsy on Wednesday determined that Thomas "Tommy" Howe – whose body was found in the Des Plaines River near Libertyville more than three weeks after he was reported missing – appears to have drowned.
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
Police found a partially submerged car in the Des Plaines River on the boundary of Lyons and Riverside Sunday morning, and went on to find a woman's dead body in the river hours later.
Flood Worries Persist In Lake County With More Rain On Sunday
A stormy Sunday with more rain extended a wet weekend – and that was the last thing people who live along the Des Plaines River needed.
Chicago Weather: Flooding Concerns Continue, Sunny Day Ahead
Des Plaines River flooding continues to be a concern for neighboring areas, but there is a sunny day ahead.
Pritzker OKs Engineering Of New Project To Keep Asian Carp Out Of Lake Michigan
Gov. JB Pritzker is moving forward with the first steps on a project to fortify a dam and lock system near Joliet, in an effort to confront the state's Asian carp problem, and keep the voracious fish out of the Great Lakes.
Rivers Flood Streets In Western, Northern Illinois
Western and northern Illinois residents are watching the rivers as flooding continues to threaten streets Tuesday morning.
'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
Classes and activities had been on hiatus since July 13, due to flooding on the Des Plaines River after heavy storms.
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.
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Man called to report SUV on train tracks in Michigan, but Amtrak train hit it anyway
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Could 'design flaw' blamed for Yellow Line accident be a broader problem on the CTA?
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After 38 are injured when CTA train hits snowplow, questions about what went wrong
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Parents furious after girls are subjected to racist taunts at Minooka Community High
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Jurors hear wiretapped conversations between Ed Burke, mole Danny Solis
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St. Charles residents flee senior community after 300% increase in costs
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Rivers Casino Des Plaines warns of data breach affecting customer, staffer information
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Illinois congressman steps in after feds fail to reimburse COVID-19 testing labs
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Norovirus outbreak linked to $1 burrito special for Northwestern University students
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South Shore yoga studio strives for inclusive, calm vibe
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Blackhawks get goals from Dickinson, 3 others, top Kraken
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American Blues Theater opens permanent home on Lincoln Avenue in Chicago
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Chicago First Alert Weather: Not as cold for rest of week
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South suburban Chicago youth football teams headed to national championship
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Jurors hear former Ald. Burke on secret video from City Council mole
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Migrants say they were forced out of Chicago Police station and into the cold
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Police seek to identify men from running gun battle in Chicago in September
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Two men charged in shooting of Bedford Park police officer
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Jurors hear wiretapped conversations between Ed Burke, mole Danny Solis
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Classes resume at Northwestern University Chicago campus after shot fired, lockdown
Students were told to shelter in place as police swarmed the area – until an all-clear was issued a little over half an hour later.
