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Penis Flasher Said He Was Actually Just Playing Pokémon Go: Police

A Joliet man charged with flashing his penis to a woman who had been shopping at T.J. Maxx insisted he had merely been playing Pokémon Go in the store parking lot, police said.

'Ill-Tempered' Customer Sprays Anthony’s Parking Lot With Bullets

Bullets flew during a fight in the parking lot of a bar near the Louis mall over the weekend, but no one was killed or injured.

$75K Prize Off Winning Ultimate Crossword Ticket Bought By Joliet Guy

A Joliet man hit it big with a $75,000 prize off an Ultimate Crossword ticket, according to the Illinois Lottery.

Casino Reward Points Crook Captured: Cops

A Joliet woman wanted for allegedly stealing as much as $10,000 worth of Harrah’s Casino Total Rewards Points — and also using a man’s identity to get food from the casino’s diner — was locked up Friday afternoon.

Nicor Worker Severely Injured in Explosion: Lawsuit

A Nicor worker severely injured in a devastating explosion has filed a lawsuit in Will County court.

Bolingbrook Trustee Pleads Guilty to DUI

Village of Bolingbrook trustee Michael Lawler has pleaded guilty to DUI stemming from a Dec. 23 car crash in Romeoville.

Heroin Prevention Grant Awarded to Will County

Will County received a five year grant from the Illinois Department of Human Services. Human services is the recipient of a federal grant from Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration to reduce the number of prescription drug/opioid overdose-related deaths.

Ex-Husband Sent Obscene Text Messages to Former Wife: Cops

A Plainfield man faces criminal charges for allegedly sending his wife obscene text messages.

Runaway Horse Trampled Groom: Lawsuit

A runaway horse trampled and stomped on a groom at Balmoral Park, leaving her seriously injured, according to a lawsuit filed in Will County court.

Slick Roads Contribute to I-55, I-80 Crashes: Report

Slippery roadways contributed to to several crashes on I-55 during the morning commute Wednesday.

Mom Attacked Cop Standing in Her Way of Attacking Son: Police

A mom grabbed a cop by his shirtfront when he stood in the way of her getting at her adult son, police said.

Truck Fire Spreads to Garage, Then to House, Then to Other House: Cops

Flames from a burning truck spread to the garage it was parked in, then to the house and then to the residence next door, police said.

Coke, Pot & 3 Guns Seized in Drug Raid, 2 Arrested: Cops

Cocaine, marijuana, two loaded revolvers and a pistol were seized during a Monday night drug raid on Comstock Street, police said.

Braidwood Mayor Supports Planned Silver Cross Mental Health Facility

The planned $22 million project to construct a 100-bed behavioral health facility at the Silver Cross Hospital campus in New Lenox has its newest supporter. It’s Braidwood Mayor Jim Vehrs.

Who's Running? Plainfield Park Board

In another unchallenged Will County race, three current Plainfield Park District commissioners are seeking re-election to three six-year spots on the board, and a write-in candidate has filed to run for an unexpired two-year term in the April 4 consolidated election.

Multiple Arrests After Police Investigation Closes Romeoville Street | UPDATED

Three people were arrested in connection with a report of a person with a gun in the 600 block of Palmer Avenue, Romeoville police said Tuesday evening.

Teen Shot During Bolingbrook Fight: Police

An 18-year-old from Iowa and a 17-year-old from Bolingbrook were arrested late Friday after another teen was shot during a verbal altercation, police said.

Illinois Company Sold Dog Food Tainted With Euthanasia Drug: FDA

An Illinois-based pet food company is recalling some of its dog food after pentobarbital, a drug used to anesthetize or euthanize pets, was found in a lot sold in 15 states, including Illinois, last summer.

Rolling Meadows Cops Won’t Say How Much It Cost To Search Joliet House For Serial Killer’s Victim

The Rolling Meadows police have failed to find the remains of a man slain by a serial killer more than 41 years ago, and now they won’t disclose how much it cost to poke around inside a Joliet house for nearly a week in a futile search for the missing man’s body.

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