Girls Locker-Room Video / Eyeless Kitten / Driver Crushes Friend with Car

Joliet Man Accused of Secretly Video-Recording Student in Locker Room

• Man is employee of Richards High School in Oak Lawn, Cook County prosecutors said.

Kitten Born Without Eyes Found on Lawn of Plainfield Home

• The kitten is believed to have been dumped on the lawn because of the deformity.

Man Grazed by Bullet Fragment in Plainfield Drive-By Shooting

• The man’s home and vehicle were also struck by multiple bullets.

Woman Who Ran Over Friend Says ‘I Didn’t Mean To!’

• The young woman said she woke up with an assault rifle pointed at her face and fled for her life.

Trustee Peck Lashes Out Bizarrely at Trustee Bonuchi

• VICKY POLITO, Star Patcher: Former friends and allies, they’ve had a deep falling out. But, only one of them seems to be losing his marbles and common sense

Family Fight Leads to Man Brandishing Gun, Knife

• A 21-year-old man was arrested on several charges, including domestic battery and unlawful use of a weapon.

Joliet Man Hoping to Get Live Kidney Donor

• Martin Peto’s kidneys are operating at 17 percent and he will have to undergo dialysis soon if he doesn’t find a donor.

Old Woman Left in Building After Dialysis Facility Closed Died of Natural Causes: Coroner

• The 71-year-old woman spent nearly 20 hours in the hospital before she died.

Jefferson Street Bridge in Joliet Reopens

• The bridge had been closed for repainting since July.

Makeup Man Brawled With Boyfriend, Assaulted Deputy: Cops

• The Romeoville man did not want his boyfriend arrested, police said.

McFarland Envelope Issue Sent to State’s Attorney’s Office

• A review for potential violations of state or federal laws will be conducted.

JJC Students Place in National Chocolate Challenge

• The students were asked to create chocolate sculptures that encompassed the theme of toys.

Plainfield Grads Performing at Chicago’s Second City

• The show, “Critically Ashamed,” will be performed Nov. 21, 28, Dec. 5 and Dec. 12.

Plainfield HS Senior Collecting Stuffed Animals for Sick Kids

• An event making stuffed animals will be held Nov. 8 in Joliet.

• Plainfield Man Sued Over Alleged Barroom Brawl Sucker Punch
• Man Staying at Morning Star Mission Charged with Kentucky Murder
• Channahon Man Allegedly Struck Person in Head with Bottle
• Bolingbrook Man Shoots Self in Head While Driving
• Walgreens Cigarette Thief’s Car Seized: Petition

WORTH A LOOK

• Troy Students Make ‘Doggie Kits’ for Animal Rescue Center
• Plainfield Middle School Ranks Third for St. Jude Fundraising
• Joliet Has Lowest Premature Birth Rate in Illinois
• Former Bolingbrook Student Realizes Dream as Band Director

STAR PATCHERS: OUR LOCAL BLOGGERS

• Joliet West High School No Name Club to Host Breakfast with Mr. & Mrs. Claus
• Three Joliet West Cross Country Runners Set to Run In State Meet

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