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Downtown Rib Place’s Kitchen Consumed By Fire

A Thursday morning fire burned up the kitchen of Chicago Style Ribs.

Governor Appoints First Rialto Board Member

Just weeks after the previous board approved a $500,000 funding agreement with the City of Joliet and then abruptly resigned, Gov. Bruce Rauner has appointed the first new Rialto Square Theatre board member.

Prison Break: Joliet Firefighters Use Sledgehammer to Free Teen Locked in Cell at Abandoned Prison

A teenage girl exploring the shuttered Joliet Correctional Center on Collins Street with a friend accidentally found herself in lockup on Monday.

Romeoville Dog Owner Fights Village for Months Over Citations

She gave away two dogs and put another down to comply with the local ordinance.

Policeman Punched in Arm: Cops

A Joliet man allegedly punched a police officer in the arm early Monday morning.

Sex Picture Science Teacher Locked Up: Cops

A high school science teacher wanted for allegedly posting a “sex image” of an ex-girlfriend online was locked up Monday afternoon.

7-Eleven Armed Robbers Captured Just Blocks From Store: Cops

The cops said they captured two armed robbers just moments after they stuck up the Cass Street 7-Eleven.

Police ID Joliet Man Charged in O'Hare Security Breach

A 21-year-old Joliet man is in custody after allegedly breaching a security checkpoint at O’Hare International Airport early Sunday morning and unsuccessfully attempting to board a flight.

Baby Rat For a $5 Donation? You Came to the Right Place

Are you looking for a baby rat you can call your own. Do you have $5. Then you're in luck.

Harry Potter Party Kicks Off 2/2 at the Library

Calling all Harry Potter Fans! Join the Joliet Public Library for the Great Read Kickoff Party, where we have transformed the library's Black Road Branch into your favorite chapters from the Harry Potter books!

Special Pediatric Exams Offered By Health Department

The Will County Health Department will offer a special service to day cares and nursery schools required to have pediatric exams for their.

'I, Witness' TV Show to Feature Riley Fox Case

A new Investigation Discovery true crime show will feature the 2004 murder of 3-year-old Riley Fox.

Fatal Crash on I-55 — Shorewood Man Killed in Rollover Wreck

A young man from Shorewood was killed in a Friday night rollover wreck on Interstate 55.

Free Teen Clinic Moving to Monday Starting Feb. 6

The free teen clinic at the Will County Health Department will be conducted on Mondays starting Feb. 6. The clinic is currently on Fridays. The hours of operation for the confidential walk-in clinic will remain 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

New Top Man at Will County Jail

Sheriff Mike Kelley has named a new warden for the Will County jail.

Homeless Heroin Holders Nabbed in a Van Down By Braidwood: Cops

A homeless couple was caught in a van with 30 bags full or partially full of heroin, police said.

Homeless Teen Broke Into 2 Homes, Stole Man’s ID to Buy Stuff: Cops

A homeless teenager was arrested and jailed Thursday night for allegedly breaking into two homes and stealing a man’s identity.

Christmas Shoe Thief Jailed on Armed Robbery Charges: Cops

A ex-convict was jailed for allegedly stealing shoes and cell phones from three men on Christmas.

Masked Teen Stuck Gun in Liquor Store Clerk’s Face, Stole Cash, Smokes & Tequila: Cops

A local teen celebrated his birthday by menacing a liquor store clerk with a handgun, stealing cash, cigarettes and tequila, and running from the law before he was captured and jailed, police said.

ALSO WORTH A LOOK

• Search for Owls, Stars and Fun at Forest Preserve Programs
• Romeoville’s Metal Monkey Celebrates One Year Anniversary
• 'Incredible Demand' to See Ron White at Rialto
• Flag-Burner Fights Back With Federal Lawsuit
• Sen. Oberweis: Senate enacts term limits for its leadership
• Country Music Lineup Set for Taste of Joliet
• Joliet Really Good at Financial Reporting
• Bolingbrook High School Dance Teams Qualify for State Finals
• Martinez middle school receives $500 grant from Romeoville Mobil
• Health Department: Dental Care Important For Expecting Mothers

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