Chef Visits White House / Judge's Felon Son / 1 Second of Kiddie Porn / 'Insensitive' Joke Backfires

Joliet Chef Visits White House, Meets Michelle Obama

• The meeting was part of the First Lady’s healthy lifestyle initiative.

After 13 Months, Attorney General Can’t Decide Whether to Release Reports on Arrest of Judge’s Felon Son

• Attorney General Lisa Madigan’s office has taken nearly 14 months and still can’t decide whether to release the police reports.

Tattoo Face Kiddie Porn Guy’s Brother Says He Only Glimpsed Child Sex Video For Less Than A Second

• That second cost the Crest Hill man a felony and put him on the sex offender registry for the rest of his life.

Suspended Investigator Must Take Same ‘Sensitivity Training’ As Boss Who Punished Him

• Public Defender Frank Astrella failed to respond to a message asking if he found the training helpful.

Make-A-Wish Illinois Gives 10-Year-Old Boy Hawaiian Vacation

• Mason, from Bolingbrook, has always wanted to go to Hawaii and ride the waves. Now he’ll be able to.

Second Accused Terrorist Pleads Guilty in Joliet Armory Shooting Plot

• Hasan Edmonds, 23, and his cousin, Jonas Edmonds, planned to kill as many 150 people in the attack.

Plainfield First Graders Donate Hundreds of Toys to Children’s Hospital

• The toy drive was started by Liberty Elementary first grader Madelyn Maldonado. She also helped deliver the toys to the hospital.

William Shatner to Appear at Rialto Theatre

• Tickets are available now for his Jan. 23 show.

Man Fatally Shot in Joliet Collapsed in Grocery Store After Asking for Ambulance: Police

• The 20-year-old man was pronounced dead at 7:40 p.m. Dec. 16.

Accused Sexual Abuser Lied About Age to Have Sex with Teen: Police

• The 28-year-old Bolingbrook man was charged with enticing a child to remove clothes and exposing sex organs, among others.

Classmate Posted Nude Photos Online of 15-Year-Old Bolingbrook Student: Report

• The 15 year old had reportedly sent them to her ex-boyfriend months ago.

118 Years Later, 10-Year-Old’s Grave Honored With Flowers, Dolls, Medals

• The young girl was killed while on her way to a funeral procession more than a century ago.

Thief Who Preyed on Elderly Lady Surrenders: Police

• The woman, who stole as much as $17,000, was released on $5,000 bail, police said.

Mother and Child Arrive Home to Mugger Emerging From Night

• The man pushed the woman into her home and stole her purse, police said.

Field Museum Employee Allegedly Embezzled $900K

• The 38-year-old Romeoville woman has been charged with one count of embezzlement.

Joliet Council Denies Increased Real Estate Transfer Tax Referendum

• The increase would have brought an additional $1.1 million in revenue to the city.

Plainfield Schools Raising Money for Slain Teacher

• Money raised from T-shirt, towel and necklace sales will be donated to Triplett’s children.

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• Miley Cyrus Boys Ringleader Loses Booze Bracelet, Still Supposed To Stay Dry
• Teens Terrorize Steak ‘n Shake Diners: Cops
• Fight With Mom and Cops on Way to Court Lands Woman in Jail: Police
• Student ‘Bumped’ by Car While Attempting to Cross Street
• 152 Pouches of Cigars Stolen
• Rumors of Plainfield School Lockdown False
• School Bus Carrying 23 Preschool Kids Struck by Car

WORTH A LOOK

• Volunteer for the Will County Forest Preserve
• Joliet Central High School NAACP January Student of the Month
• JJC Approves New Faculty Union Contract
• Sick Dog in Need of Medication Lost Near Ingalls Park
• Plainfield ‘Road to Reality’ Program Wins Excellence Award
• Bolingbrook School Raises $2K for Needy Families
• Improv Sketches Teach Students About Energy Conservation
• Joliet Dog Rescue Gets Check for $2.3K
• Route 66 Raceway Receives 2015 Track of the Year Award

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