Blind Man's Phone Stolen / Puppy Thieves / Red Roof Robbery / Peace Walk

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Blind Joliet Man's iPhone Stolen While He Waited for Train

A blind man from Joliet had his iPhone stolen from a man pretending to help him.

Do You Know Who These Alleged Puppy Thieves Are?

The Joliet Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying two people believed to have stolen $1,400 worth of merchandise from a business on Plainfield Road. Police believe the same people are responsible for the theft of a puppy from Furry Babies inside the Louis Joliet Mall days later.

Armed Robbers Hold Up Joliet Red Roof Inn

The Red Roof Inn in Joliet was the target of an armed robbery Monday night.

Joliet Central High School Students Lead Peace Walk

Forty students and six staff members from Joliet Central High School participated in their first-ever Peace Walk. Led by teachers Ernest Crim and Jeffrey Grimes, the students walked around the block four times while chanting slogans of peace and love.

Chicago Man Shot Gun in Elevator of Joliet Housing Authority Building

A Chicago man was charged with shooting a gun inside of a Housing Authority of Joliet building Saturday.

Crest Hill Man's Dream of Going to College Comes True After $500K Lottery Win

A man’s dream of going to college will finally become a reality after a scratch off ticket he purchased garnered him the $500,000 jackpot.

Watch West Point Cadet Surprise Romeoville Family with Unexpected Homecoming

Not everyone is able to make it home for the holidays, but one West Point Military Academy cadet surprised his family with a Thanksgiving homecoming.

Plainfield North Fails to Overtake East St. Louis in State Championship

The Plainfield North Tigers fought hard against the East St. Louis Flyers in the Illinois High School Association 7A state championship game, but it wasn't enough to take home the win.

Fugitive Killer Jailed in Joliet: Prosecutors

A Calumet City man wanted in connection with an Iowa murder has been apprehended and was jailed in Joliet.

Plainfield Resident Hoping to Beat Cancer for Second Time

After beating cancer before in January 2013, Joliet Fire Department Lt. Shawn Carroll was informed recently that the cancer has returned and is now in his lung.

Former Prosecutor, Drug Court Graduate, Charged With Possessing Drugs

A former Will County prosecutor who recently ran for Grundy County State’s Attorney was arrested for scuffling with the cops after pounding on her boyfriend’s door, police said.

Pill Pusher Pinched During Braidwood Drug Deal: Cops

A Braidwood woman got caught peddling prescription pain pills, police said.

Small Kitchen Fire Briefly Closes Tap House Grill in Plainfield

A small fire briefly closed the Tap House Grill in Plainfield Saturday.

Fight Outside Shorewood Bar Leaves Man with Head Lacerations

A Plainfield man has received charges of aggravated battery and criminal damage to property after a fight broke out over the weekend outside Skooter’s in Shorewood.

Fryer Fire Shuts Down Bolingbrook McDonald's

A Bolingbrook McDonald’s was shut down due to a kitchen fryer fire Saturday.

Culver's to Open on South Larkin in Joliet

A Culver’s is being built at 305 S. Larkin Ave. in Joliet.

Local Toy Drive Continues to Honor Memory of Baby Westyn

Westyn Genens’ life may have lasted just a few short months, but his legacy continues to spread Christmas cheer to kids facing the holidays in the hospital.Now, a toy drive founded by the Joliet infant’s parents, Sarah and Jeff Genens, is spreading throughout the suburbs.

Dozens of Citations Given During Plainfield Police Thanksgiving Crackdown

Well, we warned you they’d be out, but some of you didn’t listen.

Facing Trial For Allegedly Trading Naked Pics With Teen, Joliet Man Now Charged With Child Porn

With a trial looming for allegedly trading nude photos with a teenage girl he met at church, a Joliet man was slapped with an even stiffer child pornography charge Wednesday.

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• Comedian Ron White to Perform at Rialto Square Theatre
• Cute Raccoons Help Crest Hill Man Win November Photo Contest
• Troy Students Selected to All-Illinois Junior Band
• Former Chicago Bear Helped Run Juvie Fight Club
• Photos: Joliet Tree Lighting Ceremony
• Former NHL Player Suing Youth Hockey Club
• Man Dies After Falling from I-355 Overpass Near Bolingbrook
• Bolingbrook Teacher Recognized for College Readiness Efforts
• GlobalFest 2016 Welcomes the World to Joliet Central High School

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