Guilty Verdict in Bar Attack / Dangerous Fugitive / Suburban Prostitution Ring Busted / Sex-for-Answers Teacher

Another Miley Cyrus Boy Guilty of Bar Attack

• The jury found Daniel Lahey guilty on all counts.
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  • Hero Dad Pointed at ‘Piece of S---’ Attackers, Told How They Stomped, Kicked Defenseless Man

Armed and Dangerous Fugitive Could be in Plainfield Area

• The 26-year-old man is wanted on multiple warrants, including residential burglary.

Women Beaten, Drugged in Suburban Sex Trafficking Ring

• Motels in the suburbs, including Joliet, were used for the women to perform sex acts.

Sex for Answers Teacher Gets Prison Time

• The Plainfield teacher and Joliet resident was given four-and-a-half years in prison.

Pit Bulls Attack Woman, Dog While Out on Walk

• One of the pit bulls was later shot by an off-duty forest preserve officer and had to be euthanized.

Troy Schools to Hold Redistricting Meetings

• The district wants to make sure kids attend the school closest to their home, which may result in a school change for your child.

What Happens If the Library Vote Fails?

• The results of the March 2016 vote will determine the direction for future planning by the Library Board of Trustees.

Joliet West Cheerleader to Sing National Anthem at IHSA State Competition

• Joliet West varsity cheerleader Carolina Soto was recently selected to be a national anthem vocalist for the 2016 Cheer State Final.

Falsified Drug Test Case to be Heard by Supreme Court

• Elijah Manuel claims the Joliet Police Department faked the results of a drug test to show vitamins he was carrying were ecstasy pills.

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• Video: Kook Who Falsely Claimed He Ran Over Woman Back To Support Jail Buddy
• Silver Cross Lets Man With ‘Nowhere To Go’ Stick Around, He Attacks Security Guard: Cops
• Bears Scarf-Wearing Armed Robber Nabbed During Traffic Stop: Cops
• Wire and Stick-Wielding Robber Taken Down By Brothers-in-Law: Cops
• Man Shot Gun in Air After Demanding Guy to Come Out of Home: Police
• Armed Robber Holds Up Joliet Hotel: Police

WORTH A LOOK

• State Senator to Hold Kids Fair in Plainfield
• 3-Car Crash in Joliet Sends 4 People to Hospital
• New VNA Health Care Clinic Opens in Romeoville
• Will County Board Praised for New Courthouse Planning
• Valley View Forums to Talk Child Sex Abuse, Healthy Relationships
• Joliet Gets Tentative Approval for Multi-Modal Center
• Unpaid Overtime Lawsuit Loses Class Action Status

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