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Supporters Ignite GoFundMe Effort For Joliet Victim Of Hammer Attack, Home Arson

Friends, family and community members are rallying donations for a 36-year-old Joliet woman who was attacked by an accused Shorewood man.

Accused Hammer- and Fire-Wielding Shorewood Man's Alleged Victim Placed in Medically Induced Coma

Bail was set Monday for a Shorewood man accused of beating a woman in Joliet before setting a house on fire. The woman was hospitalized.

Man Hit Brother's Girlfriend With Hammer, Lit House On Fire: Cops

A good Samaritan said he stopped to help the woman after the attack.

People the Joliet Police Arrested Friday: Police Blotter!

This is who the Joliet police arrested on Friday.

Michigan Man Stole Mom's Car, Crashed It Twice In Plainfield: Cops

He was trying to make it to California but only got as far as 143rd and Van Dyke.

Slain Pregnant Woman: Mother's Home Depot Lawsuit Can Proceed

Alisha Bromfield's mother filed suit against the retailer, saying it failed to take action against the 21-year-old's killer.

Accused Robber Slapped Woman, Wouldn't Let Her Call Cops: Police

Bolingbrook-area arrests.

Fistfight Leads To Gunfire After Plainfield East Basketball Game: Cops

A fight outside a high school basketball game resulted in gunshots in Plainfield Township.

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