Baby's Death House Burns to Ground / Teacher's Creepy Texts: Complaint / Slain Ex-Con's Mom Out / Life Sentence Affirmed

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Baby Sema’j’s Death House Burns to Ground

The Preston Heights home where 1-year-old baby Sema’j Lyric-Ma’Love Crosby was found dead under a couch was reduced to rubble in a Saturday morning fire.

Read Creepy Texts Christian School Teacher Sent Teen Student, According To Cops

A Trinity Christian School science teacher facing a felony charge for allegedly sending seductive text messages to a teenage student gushed about how much he enjoyed rubbing the girl’s “firm” thighs, according to police.

Slain Ex-Con’s Mom Must Move Out of Boyfriend’s Home By June 6

The mother of an ex-convict gunned down the day he got out of prison must move out of her boyfriend’s home by June 6.

Nightmare on Hickory Street Teen Mom’s Life Sentence Upheld

A Shorewood mom locked up when she was just 18 for the Nightmare on Hickory Street murders had her life sentence upheld by an appellate court.

State Cop Threatened Conservation Cop Who Gave Him a Ticket: Complaint

A sergeant with the state police sent a threatening text message to a state conservation police officer after he got a ticket, according to a criminal complaint filed in Will County court.

Providence Sued Over Expulsion, 'False' Racial Claims

The father of an expelled Providence Catholic High School student has filed a lawsuit against the school, the Joliet Diocese and two top school officials claiming his son was wrongfully expelled.

Bridge Out — Cass Street Span Closed For the Week

The Cass Street bridge closed for repairs Monday morning and will stay closed until May 15, according to the Illinois Department of Transportation.

Blaze at Baby Sema’j’s Death House Now Focus of Arson Probe

An arson investigator will probe the raging fire that consumed the Preston Heights home where 1-year-old baby Sema’j Lyric-Ma’Love Crosby was found dead under a couch.

Wow! House: Check Out This Cool Western Avenue Mansion

Five bedrooms AND five bathrooms.

Hospitalized Homeless Man Lashed Out at Nurse, Struck Her Twice: Cops

A homeless man who was hospitalized for an apparent drug overdose lashed out at a nurse, police said, striking her twice before security restrained him.

Rolled Semi Forced Road Closure

A tractor-trailer rolled over Saturday morning, forcing a 45-minute road closure.

Romeoville Teen Caught Burglarizing Car: Police

A 19-year-old from Romeoville was arrested Sunday after a sharp-eyed resident spotted him looking into car windows late at night, police said.

Plainfield Board Member 'Not Seeing Eye To Eye' With Former District

Just two years into a four-year contract, a newly elected District 202 Board of Education member is leaving his role as the superintendent of Lombard Elementary School District 44. Michael Robey, sworn in to the school board on May 1, will leave his job effective June 30.

Missing Woman With Alzheimer's Found: Oswego Police

The search for a missing 75-year-old woman had a happy ending in Oswego Tuesday.

Irish American Society Awards 6 Scholarships

The Irish American Society of County Will is pleased to announce that Miryam Perez of Joliet Central High School and Stephanie Athanasoulis of Lincoln-Way West High School have been selected as this year’s recipients of Founding Fathers Scholarships of $1,000 each.

Top Public Companies In Illinois: Forbes

Warren Buffett's Nebraska-based Berkshire Hathaway is number one on Forbes' inaugural list of America's top public companies, but it's got company in the top 50 with four companies all based in the Land of Lincoln.

JTHS students attend 19 under 19 girls Leadership Summit

Eight Joliet Central High School students participated in a unique educational experience over the weekend.

INSPRA recognizes J.D. and Helen Ross during Distinguished Service Awards

The Illinois chapter of the National School Public Relations Association honored J.D. and Helen Ross among 35 public education individuals and teams for their outstanding communications work at INSPRA’s annual Distinguished Service Awards luncheon at the Bolingbrook Golf Club.

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