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Friday, July 11th, 2025
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Good morning, Joliet. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 11th of July.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A victim of a Joliet robbery was struck multiple times by attackers armed with handguns during a marijuana transaction on Monday on the 800 block of Richmond Street—his bag containing $300 and a vial of ashes was stolen—while police later charged 19-year-old Jimmy Myers of Romeoville with aggravated robbery and robbery. Herald-News
- ➤ The family of Tehran Foster Gordon, 35, who disappeared in Joliet on June 27 after being seen at a Mobil gas station on Theodore and Broadway and visiting an auto shop, asked during a Thursday press conference for more help from Joliet police + the community as police recovered his silver Pontiac G6+ and continue searching amid limited information. Herald-News
- ➤ A Joliet woman, identified as 34-year-old Auctavia Rodriguez, was arrested on charges of aggravated assault, criminal damage to property, and battery after she allegedly brandished a box cutter and hurled objects at Home Cut Donuts staff—forcing them to lock themselves in a back room—at 3:45 a.m. on Wednesday at 815 W. Jefferson St.; she reportedly spat on and kicked two officers while appearing to be under the influence. Herald-News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Joliet police became the first in the state to use new Axon Body 4 cameras equipped with real-time translation technology— a tool that instantly translates over 50 languages to help officers interact with non-English speakers. The system enhances communication in time-sensitive situations as nearly 30% of residents speak a language other than English. ABC7 Chicago
- ➤ Today, the Joliet Police Department began using Axon Body 4 cameras with real-time language translation that offers instant audio translations for more than 50 languages—helping officers communicate during emergencies. It is the first agency in Illinois and one of the first in the nation to adopt this tool—boosting support for a city where 28% of residents speak a language other than English. WGN-TV
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Muevelo Festival
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WWC Member Night
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Powerman 5000 Concert
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Totally 80's Music Tribute
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