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Lady Arrested In Law Library Turns Out To Be An Attorney, Says The Cops 'Humiliated' Her
The former Cook County prosecutor said the cops shackled her wrists and ankles before carting her off to jail.
Girl Groped at Louis Mall: Cops
A Joliet man faces felony charges for allegedly groping a girl at the mall.
Bolingbrook Dad Takes Sanctuary in Chicago Church to Fight Deportation
Deportation proceedings began in 2009 when Jose Juan Federico Moreno was convicted of aggravated DUI.
Fundraiser Set for Funeral Costs of Girl Killed in ATV Crash
The fundraiser hopes to raise $10,000.
Facebook Post Claims Plainfield Bar Refused to Help Paramedics When Man Collapsed
A 26-year-old Manhattan man died at Nevin's Brewing Company April 8.
Cop Saves 2 People from Burning Home
The Romeoville police officer entered the home after no one answered the front door.
Fundraiser for Mom who Lost Child in Crest Hill Apartment Fire
The fundraiser is more than halfway to its goal of $2,000.
Special Prosecutor Appointed to Case of Councilman Larry Hug's Alleged Slapper
A Will County Board member looked on as the councilman was slapped in a Joliet bar, according to video of the incident.
Will Co. Health Dept. to Lay Off 53 Employees, Reduce Programs
The layoffs and program reductions are in response to the state’s budget stalemate.
Record-Setting New Lenox Placekicker Facing Sex Case Sued By Former High School Student
Standout Lincoln-Way Central kicker Jake Wieclaw was charged last year with sex crimes.
Cubs Pitcher Milt Pappas Found Dead in Beecher Home
The All-Star pitcher died of natural causes, police said.
Plainfield Girl Named Honorary Bat Kid for Chicago Cubs
Maggie Meyers will be the Bat Kid at the April 28 game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Wrigley Field.
Romeoville Approves $97M Budget
Budget includes refund to residents and no additional taxes.
Troy Bowling Teams Named State Champs
Troy boys, girls both make first in state on the same day
Nursing Home's Negligence Caused Death of Resident: Lawsuit
This is the second Joliet nursing home that has recently been the subject of a lawsuit.
Parents Need to Immunize Their Kids: Health Department
Will County has reported at least 139 cases of whooping cough since 2012, an increase of more than 125 percent over 2010 levels.
Dad Who Fatally Slashed Daughter's Throat Released to Group Home
The 51-year-old man will move to a rehabilitation home in Rockford.
Childbirth Caused Months of Pain for New Mom
Now she's pain free. The Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago at Silver Cross Hospital helps eliminate pelvic pain after childbirth. [SPONSORED FEATURE]
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- Lewis University Bomb Scare Lands Romeoville Man in Jail: Cops
- Drug Dealers Nabbed During 5-Month Trafficking Investigation: Police
- Beer-Stealing Bums Battered Deliveryman: Cops
- Bronze Rose Stolen During Estate Sale
- Skooter's Stabber Surrenders: Cops
- Sticky-Fingered Hospital Patient Helped Himself to Lots of Drugs: Cops
- Motorcyclists Hit by Car After Driver Blows Through Stop Sign: Cops
- Texas Child Molester Captured in Joliet: Cops
WORTH A LOOK
- Joliet Salvage Yard Catches Fire
- Summer Concert Series at Will Co. Forest Preserves
- Joliet West High School Student Clayton Pelzer Places Brings Home Top Honors at IDEA State Drafting Competition
- Kendall County Girl to Dance Onstage with Justin Bieber
- 'There's a Damn Turkey Walking Through the Cemetery': Video
- Joliet Central High School Fearless Females Z Club Visits Argonne National Laboratory for Science Careers in Search of Women
- Heroin Deaths in Will County Rise as April 29 Summit Approaches
- ROOFTOP Summer Music Series at the Joliet Museum
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