Sentencing March 28: Had Been Accused of Attempted 1st-Degree Murder of Stepfather Jury Finds Saltzman Guilty Sentencing March 28: Had Been Accused of Attempted 1St-Degree Murder of Stepfather JOLIET — A jury on Thursday found 22-year-old Brent Saltzman guilty of attempted murder and aggravated battery for the beating of his stepfather, Will County Treasurer Jack Weber. Weber’s

The Illinois State Crime Commission announced Friday that Will County State’s Attorney Jeff Tomczak has been selected as the 2004 State’s Attorney of the Year. This is the second consecutive year that he has received the award, and the first time in 10 years that the State Crime Commission has named a consecutive recipient for

Baby products made by Indiana company A brand of mattress blamed in the death of an 11-month-old Joliet boy last year was recalled Wednesday by the Consumer Product Safety Commission and the manufacturer. A type of tandem stroller that has collapsed and caused serious injuries also was recalled. Both products were made by Cosco Inc.