Granny's Hot-Car Gamble / Plane Crash / $300K Sex Suit / Trump Demonstrations

Miss a day, miss a lot. Let's catch up on the week:

Grandmother Left Boy in Car So She Could Go to Harrah's Casino

The boy was in the car for at least 20 minutes before being noticed by casino security.

Florida Man Owned Plane that Crashed in Plainfield-Area Subdivision

It is unknown if he was the pilot of the plane.

County Paid $300K to Make Public Defender’s Sex Harassment Suit Go Away

Two assistant public defenders got paid — but had to resign July 1.

Dog Baked in Hot Car While Owner Ate in Restaurant: Police

When an officer got the dog out of the car, it was wet and scared.

Father, Son To Claim Self-Defense in Romeoville Murder Case

Mark Ballard, 44, and Adam Ballard, 17, were allegedly involved in a street brawl two years ago.

Donald Trump Lovers, Haters Protest in Joliet

Despite the heat, a handful of people protested at Larkin Avenue and Jefferson Street Thursday.

$177M Settlement Reached in 2010 Romeoville and Michigan Oil Spills

The settlement requires Enbridge to take action to prevent future spills.

Joliet Inspector General Investigating McFarland Envelope Use

If McFarland is found to have violated the city code of ethics, he could be censured, reprimanded, suspended or removed from office.

SOS Swindler Locked Up For Bilking Man With Suspended License: Cops

The Berwyn man posed as an employee of the Illinois Secretary of State and scammed a suspended driver out of $675, police said.

Passage of FAA Reauthorization Act 'Big Win' for Lewis University

“This now gives full credit to our students who have dedicated themselves through years of preparation."

White House Police Briefing Shows Joliet Police Dept. is Ahead of the Curve

Joliet Police Chief Brian Benton said a lot of the recommendations have already been implemented by the department.

CPR Performed on SUV Driver After 4-Vehicle Crash in Joliet

Two people were taken to Silver Cross Hospital with one of them in critical condition.

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• Unpaid Fines, Fees Will be Taken from State Payments: Will County Circuit Clerk
• Amy Schumer to Sign Copies of New Book in Naperville
• Vendor Booths Still Available for Kidzfest in Joliet
• Multiple Uses Planned for Artificial Turf at Plainfield High Schools
• Joliet Computer Upgrade to Halt Online, Automated Payments
• Romeoville Student Hoping to Attend Junior Olympics
• Will County Board Praises Houbolt Road Bridge, I-80 Interchange Project
• Chicagoland Speedway to Host Car Wash and Offer Track Laps Aug. 5

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