Badmouthing Marines Bought Councilman a Bloody Nose: Patch PM

Badmouthing Marines, Threat to 'Shoot You in the Face' Led to Councilman's Bloody Nose

Joliet Councilman Larry Hug called a man a “spic,” ripped the Marines and made fun of Channahon’s last two mayors, a witness told Patch. That got him a good slap in the face. A local businessman told the councilman calling police was a bad idea. “Patch (will) get a hold of it.” He said Hug told him, “Any publicity is good publicity.”

Someone Love Him: Puppy Abandoned in Pillowcase Up for Adoption

The puppy is doing well at Hoof, Woof & Meow Animal Rescue in Gilberts. Woodstock police are investigating the animal rescue case.

Joliet Woman Wins $4 Million in Lottery

Karen Dale plans to use her money to pay bills, invest and maybe even get a new car.

Couldn't Buy Ravinia Tickets Online? Venue Blames Payment Processing Firm

Early morning errors frustrate many fans hoping to purchase concert seats for the upcoming season.

It's Alive! Chicago Botanic Garden's Latest Corpse Flower Blooms (VIDEO)

The garden will have special hours Tuesday and Wednesday to let visitors get a whiff of the rare plant's foul smell.

'American Idol' Finalist Haley Reinhart to Hold Benefit Concert in Palatine

Saturday's event, which will raise funds to fight sexual violence, also will launch Reinhart's new music release, "Better."

''Good Wife' Actress Julianna Margulies Coming to Naperville

Margulies will be promoting her new children's book.

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