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Family Donates Organs After Morris Man Dies of Heroin Overdose

The family said their son was a very loving and caring man who always wanted to help others.

Joliet Man Threatened Former DuPage County Judge: Police

A 30-year-old Joliet man has been charged with threatening a public official, according to the DuPage County Sheriff’s Office.

Plainfield Woman Wins $75K on $1 Lotto Ticket

A Plainfield woman is $75,000 richer after buying a $1 lottery ticket.

Alleged Thieves Steal Packages from People in Joliet, Plainfield, Crest Hill

A few alleged package thieves received an unwanted gift from the Joliet Police Department: an arrest.

Car Catches Fire in Drive-Thru at Shorewood Bank

No injuries occurred when a car caught fire while going through the drive-thru Monday at TCF Bank in Shorewood.

Bolingbrook Principal Named Principal of the Year

The Illinois Principals Association has named Bolingbrook High School Principal Dr. Jason Pascavage its Three Rivers Region Principal of the Year.

Winter Bird Viewing Gives Residents Glimpse at Rare Species

If you love bird-watching in the spring, summer and fall, don’t stop during winter because there is a whole host of avian characters to observe in the colder months.

Masked Tree Killer Caught on Video Killing Trees: Cops

Simmering tensions between two neighbors escalated to the point that one poisoned the other’s arbor vitae trees — and got caught doing it on video, police said.

Joliet Man Fatally Shot on Street Corner

A 56-year-old Joliet man was shot to death Friday evening.

Back Behind Bars — Accidentally Freed Inmate Locked Up Again

An inmate accidentally released from the Will County jail Thursday morning was back behind bars Friday night.

James Glasgow Longest Serving State's Attorney in Will County History

When Will County State’s Attorney James Glasgow took the oath of office recently, he began his fourth consecutive term – his sixth term overall – and cemented his place in local history as the longest-serving State’s Attorney in Will County.

Liar Jailed For Trying to Shield Fugitive: Cops

A Joliet woman landed in jail for lying to Will County deputies looking for a wanted man at their home, police said.

Informant Leads Police to Joliet Fugitive

A 31-year-old Joliet fugitive was arrested Wednesday after informant information led police to his whereabouts.

Bo Jackson Charity Volunteer Injured in Golf Cart Mishap: Lawsuit

A volunteer for the Bo Jackson Give Me A Chance Foundation was injured in golf cart mishap during a celebrity golf outing in Bolingbrook, according to a lawsuit filed in Will County court.

Plainfield Native Talks Stand-Up Comedy, New TV Show

Plainfield Native Joel Kim Booster took some time out of his schedule to talk with Patch about his show, growing up in Plainfield and the worst experience he’s had doing stand-up.

Boy Forced Into 3-Way Sex With Middle-Aged Couple Was Also Strangled: Cops

A boy forced for years into a three-way sexual relationship with a middle-aged couple was also strangled, police said.

Joliet Police Cracking Down on Drunk Drivers for Holidays

The Joliet Police Department will participate in a national effort during this holiday season designed to raise awareness of the dangers of drinking and driving.

St. Mary Immaculate to Hold Christmas Eve Special Needs Mass

Families who have children or adult members with special needs are invited to the Christmas Eve Special Needs Mass on Saturday, Dec. 24 at 2 p.m. in Cana Hall at St. Mary Immaculate.

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• Romeoville HS Cheerleading Teams Qualify for ICCA state
• District 308 Approves Amended Option B for Reboundary Plan
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