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Sex Trafficker Gets Decades in Prison for Forcing Girl into Prostitution in Romeoville

A Milwaukee man was sentenced to more than 21 years in federal prison for transporting an underage girl to Romeoville from Wisconsin to engage in prostitution.

Male Pedestrian Killed After Stepping in Front of Semi

An unidentified male was struck and killed by a semi tractor trailer late Wednesday evening.

Oswego Teen Charged in Plainfield Armed Robbery

A 17-year-old Oswego teen has been charged with armed robbery in connection to a September incident in Plainfield.

Wilmington Man Cracks Open 32-Year-Old Can of Beer to Celebrate Cubs Win

For 32 years, Wilmington resident Thomas Johnson has been waiting to crack open a certain beer. When the Cubs won, he was finally able to.

Worker Injured After Scaffolding Collapse in Joliet

A worker was injured after scaffolding collapsed while he was working on a house Monday afternoon.

UPDATE: Police Find Missing Bolingbrook Boy

The police found an 11-year-old boy who ran away from home.

Rialto Square Asking Joliet for $500K for 2017

The Rialto Square Theatre is hoping Joliet will pony up $500,000 next year.

Residents Stabbed During Bolingbrook Home Invasion: Police

A 22-year-old Bolingbrook man has been charged in relation to the stabbing of several people during a home invasion.

St. Mary Students Raise Money by Dressing in Cubs Attire

Students at St. Mary Immaculate School, in Plainfield, Illinois, celebrated the World Champion Chicago Cubs on Friday with a special fundraiser. Students were allowed to dress in Cubs attire or wear red-white- and-blue clothing, instead of their usual uniforms, in exchange for a small donation, according to a news release from the school, which wanted to celebrate the end to the “legend” of the billy goat curse.

Natural Gas Leak Reported at Center and Allen Streets in Joliet

A natural gas leak was reported at Center and Allen streets.

Good Samaritans Stop to Help Victims in Fiery Car Crash Near Plainfield

A couple of good Samaritans stopped to help a driver and passenger in a vehicle that caught on fire after a crash near Plainfield.

Grant Helps Valley View Robotics Academy Become Reality

Several dozen Valley View School District 365U students are learning to design, build and program robots this semester thanks to an Education Partner Grant from Citgo’s Lemont refinery.

Will County Prosecutor Honored by Alliance Against Intoxicated Motorists

Will County assistant state’s attorney Debbie Mills has been honored by the Alliance Against Intoxicated Motorists for her skill and dedication in prosecuting drunken driving cases.

Prowler Pinched For Preying on County Land Use Department Offices: Cops

Detectives cracked the case of the break-ins at the Will County Land Use Department, police said.

Joliet Man Gets 105 Years in Prison for Murder of Aurora Weed Dealer

A Joliet man will likely spend the rest of his life in prison for shooting and killing an Aurora man during a 2014 drug deal that turned into an armed robbery and murder.

Last Days for Plainfield Yard Waste Collection Drawing Near

Got a bunch of brush, grass clippings and leaves in your yard? The last days for pickup are soon approaching.

Joliet West Senior Basketball Players Sign to Division 1 Universities

Joliet West seniors Trevian Bell and Teyvi'on Kirk signed to Division 1 universities last night with their intent to continue their athletic and academic careers. During a special ceremony Trevian Bell signed to Drake University for Boys Basketball and Trevian Bell signed to University of Wisconsin-Green Bay also for Boys Basketball.

Photos: Channahon Police Department Gets K9 Cop

A furry canine has joined the ranks of the Channahon Police Department.

ALSO WORTH A LOOK

• JTHS Students Attend 6th Annual Latino Empowerment Conference
• JTHS Alumni Spotlight “Bailey Scholarship”: In Honor of Dr. Timmothy D. Bailey, Joliet Central High School Class of 1993
• Health Inspection Report: Honey Jam Cafe
• 14 Resident Veterans Honored at Will County Nursing Home
• Edward Hospital honors area law enforcement agencies
• Joliet Junior College Approves 3-Year Contract for New President
• District 202 Approves Contract with PASS
• Learn About the Plainfield Park District's Referendum: Letter
• JTHS Engine Team Place 10th in Hot Rodders National Championship
• Four Bolingbrook HS Raiders Sign NCAA Division 1 Letters of Intent

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