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Baby-Killer Back in Court, Gets Shot at Shorter Sentence

• The Elwood man was doing life for killing his girlfriend’s baby but will get a chance at a shorter sentence.

Jailed On Child Porn Case, Joliet Man Now Charged With Raping Child

• The 66-year-old man raped a child over the course of nearly two years, according to a criminal complaint.

Judge’s Son Locked Girlfriend in Trunk After Taking $70 to Buy Coke ‘For Both Of Them’ - Report

• The sheriff’s department completely wiped Judge Carla Alessio Policandriotes out of the reports they withheld for more than a year.

Drunken Driver Flips Car While Fleeing Police: Cops

• The 29-year-old Plainfield fled from the vehicle, which burst into flames, but was apprehended a short time later

Plainfield Hero Posthumously Honored for Helping Elderly Woman

• Dennis C. Hunke was among 24 recipients who were awarded Carnegie medals, which are given to those who risked their lives to help someone.

President of Embattled Lincoln-Way School Board Quits

• Kevin Molloy left the Lincoln-Way high school board a day after a Chicago Tribune story quotes him as saying he was totally unaware of what was happening in the district. Molloy says he’s tired of people being mean to him because the district no longer has the money to keep its new school open.
  with: ‘My Personal Life No Longer Was a Personal Life’: Molloy

Lincoln-Way Central Bowling Coach Gets 6 Years For Sex With Teen

• The former volunteer bowling coach is headed for prison.

Parents Speak Out on Troy Redistricting Plan

• The board is hoping to bring the plan to a vote Feb. 17.

Bicyclist Traveling Against Traffic Struck by Car

• Police say the man is slowly making a recovery, but is still listed in serious condition.

Sentencing for Joliet Armory Shooting Plotter Delayed

• Jonas Edmonds was originally scheduled to be sentenced Jan. 27, but has been pushed back to March 14.

Lockport HS Teacher Treated to Unforgettable Night with ‘The Boss’

• Todd Elkei has dedicated himself to thousands of students—he got a little something in return when he was treated to a Bruce Springsteen concert.

A City in Transition: Joliet Mayor Gives First State of the City Address

• Mayor Bob O’Dekirk looked into the past and discussed what’s coming in the future for the city.

Restaurant Fundraisers to Benefit Family of Slain Plainfield Teacher

• A percentage of qualifying purchases made Feb. 1 at Buffalo Wild Wings will be donated.

Metal Monkey Brewery Opens to Public Jan. 30

• Metal Monkey Brewing offers a unique craft beer experience that has already received numerous awards.

Surviving Stroke: Jack Sheehan’s Story

• The doctors at Silver Cross Hospital “never gave up, always thinking out of the box to help Jack,” says his wife Peg.

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• Fugitive Wanted For Joliet Woman’s Drug-Induced Homicide Captured: Cops
• Girlfriend Wounded By Shattered Fragments After Suicidal Boyfriend Fired Gun: Cops
• Drunken Joliet Man Gets Car Stuck on Tracks, Goes to Jail Without Injury: Cops
• Blood Trail Leads Cops to Shooting Victim
• 289 Grams of Pot Found During Traffic Stop
• Chicago Child Molester Captured By Will County Cops

WORTH A LOOK

• Joliet Motel Guest Says He Slipped in Shower, So He’s Suing the Place
• Joliet Junior College Students May See Tuition Increase
• Sister B’s Bingo Bonanza
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• Romeoville MS Wins Regional Basketball Title
• Will County Circuit Clerk Unveils New and Improved Website
• Plainfield Central to Hold Winter Jazz Concert

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