Armory Plotter Says Pot Made Him Talk / Brother Killed Neighbor Over Unkind Remark / 75-Cent Gas-Station Beating

Joliet Armory Shooting Plotter Says Attack Nothing But Bold Talk: Lawyer

• Jonas Edmonds said he had smoked marijuana, which led to his “bravado” statements with an undercover FBI agent.

‘Sexual’ Remark to Teen Girl Led Brother to Bash in Neighbor’s Skull: Prosecutor

• The Joliet man’s “skull was caved in,” a prosecutor said.

Girlfriend Viciously Beat Girlfriend on the Way to Steak ‘n Shake, Chased and Continued to Beat Her in Parking Lot: Cops

• The beaten girlfriend was bleeding from her head, police said.

75-Cent Squabble Unleashes Vicious Beating, Lands Man in Jail: Cops

• The customer questioned the cost of his beer, lottery tickets and gas, and the clerk didn’t like it, police said.

Joliet Councilwoman’s Son Killed in Crash

• An investigation into the crash is ongoing.

Tattoo Face Kiddie Porn Guy Guilty of Possessing Kiddie Porn

• The tattoo-faced man beat a stiffer charge of disseminating child pornography.

New Courthouse, Sheriff’s Office, Health Dept. Financing Plan Discussed

• The plan calls for bonding $225 million, using dedicated revenue streams and getting shovels in the ground by next year.

Bolingbrook Hearing Officer Lost Gig For Ruling Against Village: Attorney

• “The village is trying to control the outcome of the cases,” the attorney said.

Lying Lockport Lady Called 911 And Said She’d Been Attacked By Mystery Slasher: Cops

• Lockport woman wanted on felony charges for allegedly lying to the police about getting slashed with a knife.

Cops ID Ex-Con’s Killer, Searching For Lockport Teen

• A Lockport teen allegedly gunned down the drug-hunting ex-convict.

New Library Gets Support from Plainfield Residents

• Citizens for a 21st Century Library held a meeting Jan. 12 to answer questions about the library.

Golden Globe Nominee and Plainfield Native Melissa McCarthy on the Red Carpet

• McCarthy explains how she prepared for her role in the comedy “Spy.”

Video: Driver Swerves Across Median on Route 53

• The driver lost control and swerved across the median Tuesday morning.

Joliet’s New Inspector General to Start Jan. 25

• Chris Regis will investigate complaints against any employees or elected officials, among other duties.

LW 210 Board Member Resigns

• The letter of resignation was submitted to Dr. Tingley on Thursday evening. with: LW 210 Dinged Heavily for Excessive Raises to Staff, Administrators

Police Say Murdered Ex-Con Was Looking To Buy Drugs

• The Romeoville man was shot in the chest.

Home Health Worker Mauled On Job By 4 Large Dogs: Lawsuit

• The resident let one large black pit bull loose to attack the home health worker a second time, the lawsuit said.

Drunken Daughter Wouldn’t Go Away, Kicked Cop: Police

• Her mother didn’t want her around, police said.

Retiring Lincoln-Way East Coach Surprised with Trip to Los Angeles

• Brian Papa recognized for his contributions to the Lincoln-Way community, and the sport of soccer.

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• Tequila Thief Bloodied Security Guard, Knocked Off His Glasses: Cops
• Tit For Hat - Wife Sliced Up Cap, Hubby Slashed Tire: Cops
• Pickup Truck Passenger Broke Out Back Window, Punched Driver: Cops
• Alleged Meth Cook Arrested by Plainfield Police
• Gas Station Fighter Had Loaded Gun, Drugs: Report
• Hazmat Team Called for Suspicious Package at Joliet Home
• Armed Robber Nabbed After 2 Stickups in Same Day: Cops

WORTH A LOOK

• Silver Cross Opens Urgent Care Center in Joliet
• Joliet Junior College Celebrates 115 Years
• Sewer Repairs Will Reduce Ruby Street to 1 Lane
• Have a Chat with the Chiefs Jan. 27
• New Parent Advisory Council at Troy Heritage Trail
• Bolingbrook Sixth Grader Wins Spelling Bee
• 5th Annual Bolingbrook Winterfest Event Jan. 23
• Joliet Central Big Band Hosts Dinner Dance April 23 to Honor Retiring Director Mike Fiske

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