Digging For Missing Deputy / Drew Peterson a Hoosier / Escaped Prisoner Captured / Chilling in Jail

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Search For Deputy Missing 26 Years Leads to Basement of Joliet House

FBI agents and state police investigators dug up the basement of a Joliet house Thursday morning in search of the body of a Will County deputy who vanished more than 26 years ago.

Update: Drew Peterson Packed Off to Indiana Federal Prison

Notorious wife-killing cop Drew Peterson was packed off to a federal prison in Terre Haute, Indiana, but no one is saying why.

Stateville Escapee Captured in Atlanta After 14 Years on the Run: Report

A convict who escaped from Stateville Correctional Center nearly 14 years ago was captured in Atlanta by federal agents, according to media reports.

Telling Judge ‘Chill Out’ Lands Man in Jail For 2 Days

A disruptive Kankakee man landed in jail when he told a judge to “chill out” as he was getting kicked out of court.

‘Admitted Gypsies’ Linked to Ruse Jewelry Theft From Elderly Couple: Cops

A Chicago woman allegedly caught driving around with numerous pieces of jewelry, watches, coins, collectible money and thousands of dollars in cash was charged with pulling a ruse burglary in Channahon and stealing jewelry from an elderly couple.

Snitch in Lawyer’s Wife-Murder-For-Hire Scheme Caught With Crack in Braidwood: Cops

A snitch who testified about a lawyer’s jailhouse scheme to have his wife murdered was caught with crack in Braidwood, police said.

Threats of Protest Prompt Fundraiser’s Cancelation

Threats to protest a fundraiser for a Will County board member who made an inflammatory Facebook post about the Women’s March on Washington have prompted the event’s cancelation.

Mom Left Baby Alone While Driving Wrong Way After Retrieving Illegally Parked Car: Cops

The baby was alone, the car had been illegally parked in a handicap spot, and mom was driving the wrong way down a one-way street, police said.

Mutterer Spat in Wendy’s Worker’s Face: Cops

A Joliet man jumped the counter at Wendy’s, muttered at workers and then spat in one’s face, police said.

City Hiring Summer Temp Workers

The City of Joliet is hiring temporary summer workers.

Motorcycle Man Killed in Sunday Night Crash

A man riding a motorcycle was killed in a Sunday night crash.

Will County Animal Control Makes Deal With 11 Towns

Will County Animal Control has entered into three-year agreements with 11 municipalities.

Non-Violent Offenders Graduate Program, Avoid Prison

Seven defendants who have committed non-violent crimes over the years will be the first graduates from Will County Adult Redeploy Illinois, an innovative court diversion program that seeks to keep non-violent offenders out of state prisons by providing community-based services.

Thieves Pepper-Sprayed Security Guards Before Making Getaway: Cops

A pair of thieves pepper-sprayed security guards before making their getaway from Wal-Mart the night before Valentine’s Day, police said.

Wanted Masturbator, Attempted Child Abductor Captured: Cops

A Joliet man wanted for attempting to lure a teen into his car a week before he masturbated in front of a woman who was walking her dog was behind bars Friday evening, police said.

Basement Dig For Missing Deputy Continues

The search for a Will County deputy missing for more than 26 years continued Friday.

Kiddie Porn Charges Filed Following Friday Morning Raid

The cops raided an Elwood man’s home and charged him with possessing child pornography.

Dwyane Wade's Mom to Speak About Struggles With Drug Addiction

Jolinda Wade, the mother of Dwyane Wade of the Chicago Bulls, will visit Wilmington next week to discuss her past struggles with drug addiction during a forum focusing on the heroin epidemic that is exploding across the nation.

ALSO WORTH A LOOK

• Family Fest a Smash Hit
• Update: Where In The World Is Drew Peterson?
• Crossroads Fest Looking For Workers
• Fireworks, Princesses, Superheroes & Star Wars: Slammers 2017 Schedule
• Masturbator Now Wanted For Attempting to Lure Teen Into Car: Cops
• Masturbator Captured After Lady Gave Police His Plate Number: Cops
• Kiddie Porn Charges Filed Following Friday Morning Raid
• People the Joliet Cops Put in Jail Tuesday: Police Blotter!
• Presidents Day Police Blotter
• Wow! House: Hot Tub!

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