Gunned Down After Release From Prison / Christian School Teacher Jailed / Former Prosecutor Locked Up Again / Caught at Court

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Ex-Con Killed at Party Celebrating Release From Prison

An ex-convict was gunned down during a party celebrating his release from prison.

Trinity Christian School Science Teacher Jailed on Child Grooming Charge

A Trinity Christian School science teacher was jailed on a charge of grooming Friday afternoon.

Another Trip to Jail For 1-Time State’s Attorney Candidate, Special Drug Court Graduate

A former prosecutor and candidate for state’s attorney who had warrants out for her arrest from three counties was arrested again Wednesday night and made another trip to jail.

Watch: Wanted Man Captured After Leaving Courthouse

A wanted man tried to slip out of the courthouse and make his getaway when he realized the law knew he had warrants, police said, but was captured by deputies in the parking lot and taken to jail.

1st-Degree Murder Charges Filed, $1M Bond Set For Ex-Con’s Death

A man jailed for allegedly gunning down an ex-convict celebrating his release from prison just hours earlier was charged with two counts of first-degree murder.

Beating Outside Bar Left Dad With Life-Threatening Head Injury: Cops

A father was beaten unconscious and left clinging to life after intervening in a barroom altercation between his son and at least four other men, police said.

Heroin Hiding Places Exposed With Educational Trailer

Inside an Altoids tin, down a heating vent, behind a light switch cover — all places to hide heroin or other drugs — and all exposed by the “Hidden In Plain Sight” trailer unveiled Wednesday in front of the New Lenox Police Department.

Child-Abusing Former Cop Jailed in Joliet: Police

A former sheriff’s deputy from Indiana facing charges that he viciously beat his infant son was captured in Mokena.

Computer-Stealing Fake Boyfriend Arrested and Locked Up: Cops

A Chicago man wanted for posing as a woman’s boyfriend so he could steal an Apple laptop that she had delivered to a FedEx store was apprehended and locked up Tuesday.

I-80 Des Plaines River Bridge Inspections Expected to Slow Traffic

Interstate 80 Des Plaines River bridge inspections will start Monday — weather permitting, the Illinois Department of Transportation has announced.

Slain Ex-Con’s Mom Tells How Her Boyfriend Gunned Down Her Son: Petition

The mother of an ex-convict shot to death during a party to celebrate his release from prison just hours before revealed details about the killing and accused her boyfriend of gunning her son down, according to a petition filed in Will County court.

Child Left Unattended on Side of I-80 in Freezing Cold: Cops

An Alsip man was charged with leaving a child on the side of Interstate 80 in the freezing cold.

Find Out Where Kids Hide Heroin

The Heroin Epidemic Relief Organization (HERO) is hitting the road with Will County State’s Attorney James Glasgow, the New Lenox Police Department, and Lincolnway Christian Church with a traveling educational program that will teach parents to spot signs their teens are using heroin or other illegal substances.

Slammers Add 2 Outfielders From Puerto Rico Baseball Academy

The Joliet Slammers added two outfielders to their roster. Juan Silva and Edwin Gomez, two prospects from Yabucoa, Puerto Rico headline the latest additions to the team.

Cops Gas Gunman to End Standoff: Police

The SWAT team fired tear gas into a Brentwood Place home after a man fired a gun four times during a nearly seven-hour-long standoff, police said.

Trinity Christian School Teacher Charged With Grooming Teen Now Free on Bond

A Trinity Christian School science teacher locked up for allegedly attempting to seduce a teenage girl with inappropriate text messages posted bail Saturday evening and was released from jail.

No Murder Charge For Allegedly Killing Newly Freed Ex-Con — Yet

A Minooka man was jailed in connection with the deadly shooting of a newly released ex-convict celebrating his freedom at a house party.

Downtown Joliet Restaurant Tin Roof Hiring

The Tin Roof restaurant in downtown Joliet is hiring.

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