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Prosecutors Trying to Take Away Jailed Homeless Man’s 17-Year-Old Van

A homeless man jailed on a heroin charge might now lose his van.

Mayor Makes 4 Picks For Rialto Board

Mayor Bob O’Dekirk has made his four picks for the Rialto board.

Sleeping With Daughter’s Boyfriend's Teen Pal Got Her 6 Months Jail & Probation, But Now She’s Locked Up Again

A Joliet mom got off with just six months in jail and probation for sleeping with a teenage pal of her daughter’s boyfriend, but now she’s back behind bars for getting arrested down in Mississippi and taking drugs, according to court papers.

Skooter’s, Wardog & Brother Sued Over Alleged Closing Time Beating

Troubled Shorewood watering hole Skooter’s Roadhouse, one of its bouncers and the bouncer’s brother have been sued by a Plainfield man police said was brutally beaten after closing time last year.

Fugitive Face-Spitter Captured

A wanted man on probation for spitting in a cop’s face was captured and jailed.

Fatal Fall: Electrician Killed in 40-Foot Plunge

An electrician working at a Crest Hill packing plant fell 40 feet from a refrigeration unit to his death, officials said.

Joliet Perv Deemed Sexually Violent, Locked Up Indefinitely

A Joliet sex offender was locked up in a state facility after a McLean County judge decided he was sexually violent.

Mystery Man Stole Financial Information From Law Firm, Used It To Pay For Stuff: Complaint

A mystery man stole a Joliet law firm’s financial information and used it to pay for stuff, according to a civil complaint filed in Will County court.

Attack on Nurse’s Aide at St. Joe’s Hospital Lands Lady in Jail: Complaint

A Plainfield woman was jailed Thursday night for allegedly attacking a nurse’s aide at Presence St. Joseph Medical Center.

Casino Sex Date With Chicago Guy Turned Out Bad For Joliet Man: Cops

A Joliet man who set up a sex date and drove his would-be lover down from Chicago ended up getting a gun pulled on him at Harrah’s casino hotel, police said.

Creepy Neighbor Allegedly Aimed Secret Attic Camera at Family’s Bathroom Window

A Plainfield woman accused her neighbor of secretly recording her family in their bathroom, and the man up the street now has a felony warrant out for his arrest.

Animal Cruelty Investigation Revealed 1 Dead Dog, 4 Worm-Infested Dogs Bound With Tow Chains: Cops

County deputies accompanying animal control officers to a Spencer Road home found a dead dog in a feces and urine-covered cage, and four other malnourished and worm-infested dogs bound with tow chains, police said.

Norovirus Season is Upon Us: Health Department

Will County Health Department Epidemiology & Infectious Disease Coordinator Dr. Alpesh Patel says it is the common season for illnesses like norovirus, which recently was reported in some Kane County Schools, with St. Charles East High School having to cancel classes for a couple of days.

Hastert to Alleged Abuse Victim: 'Pay Me'

Claiming any agreement over "hush money" with then-Speaker of the House Dennis Hastert was illegal and invalid, lawyers for the 75-year old jailed Republican want his accuser to pay back $1.7 million.

Bolingbrook Man Dies After Car Hits Traffic Signal

A 65-year-old Bolingbrook man died Thursday after his vehicle struck a traffic signal near Ogden Avenue and Route 59, Naperville police said.

Pit Bull Owner Charged With Cruelty to 3 Different Dogs

A Joliet man was charged with animal cruelty for allegedly failing to provide decent food and water to three different pit bulls.

Health Department's Mobile Dental Unit Serves Community

During a recent Thursday morning stop at the Frankfort Terrace Nursing Home, Dr. Francis Tan and dental assistant Lendita Istogu from the Will County Community Health Center Mobile Dental Unit were out and about offering top dental care that can be found in any office.

Thanks for Supporting the Plainfield Needy Family Drive

For many years, the Plainfield community has generously supported the PHS PTSO Needy Family Drive. In 2016, the community support continued.

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• Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed By Widow of Worker Crushed to Death By Log
• Heroin Dealer Nabbed on His Way Out of Braidwood: Cops
• Pistol ‘Accidentally’ Fired While Joliet Man Kicked Out Unwanted Stepson: Cops
• Alumni Spotlight: Joliet Central Grad Pursues Teaching Dream
• Fugitive Killer Arrives in Joliet to Face Justice: Cops
• Romeoville Area Historical Society is on the Move
• Forest Preserve Expands Beekeeper Training Program
• Briber Bought His Way Into County Jail: Cops
• Skooter’s, Wardog & Brother Sued Over Alleged Closing Time Beating

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