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Week in Headlines: Litterbug pushes old man to the ground / Boss's creepy sex-toy gift / Teen gives adoption papers to father figure

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Drunken Driver Causes 5-Vehicle Crash that Sends 4 to Hospital: Police
The 51-year-old Joliet woman was allegedly weaving from side to side and at one point went up on the sidewalk.
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Plainfield Photographer Offering Free Mini Photo Shoots for Police Families
The offer runs throughout the month of August.
City Councilman McFarland ‘Coming From Work’ When Stopped at 2:30 a.m. and Charged With DUI: Cops
He at first denied drinking but then admitted to having a few, police said.
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Homer Glen Teen Attacked by Shark, 'Thought My Whole Leg Was Almost Gone'
Teen recounts moment he felt shark clamp down on his leg.
Litterbug Pushed Down Older Man Who Told Him to Pick Up His Trash: Cops
He threw a bag of garbage out of a car, police said, and the older man told him to pick it up.
Former Parks Director Admits to Giving Sex Toy to Fitness Instructor Suing Him in Federal Court
The fitness instructor suffered a nervous breakdown because of the director and was hospitalized, the suit said.
Plainfield Teen Gives Adoption Papers to Lifelong Father Figure
The 18-year-old girl surprised her soon-to-be dad at her graduation party.
Joliet Armory Massacre Plotter Tells Judge He's Not a 'Crazed Terrorist'
Hasan Edmonds pleaded guilty to conspiring to provide material support to the Islamic State.
Fake Newspapers Misleading Will, DuPage County Residents: State Senator
Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant is asking all candidates to sever communications with the papers.
Joliet Township School Bus Tips Over During Practice Run
No passengers were on the bus and no other vehicles were involved in the accident.
Fire Breaks Out at Crest Hill Christian School
The building was unoccupied at the time and no injuries were reported.
Glider Crash in Minooka Claims a Man’s Life
The man died in a glider crash in a Minooka field.
Couple Killed in House Fire Identified
The husband and wife died of smoke and soot inhalation.
Construction Worker in Crest Hill Fell 40 Feet from Beam
He wasn't wearing a harness.
St. Mary Immaculate Parish Gets New Campus Minister
Chris will lead SMI in continuing with faith development and strong Catholic values.
Want to Take Part in an Independent Movie Filming in Joliet?
The production will use local talent and feature unique Joliet area locations and vehicles in the film.
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- ‘Sex Organ’ Displayed at Plainfield Kohl’s: Complaint
- Guy Who Really Likes Going to City Council Meetings Can’t Go Anymore For Allegedly Threatening Cop
- Robbery Case Cracked After Crook Caught Hanging Out On His Porch, Up Street From Crime Scene: Cops
- Plainfield Police Warning Residents of Phone Scams
- Drunken Driver Kills Bicyclist After Trying to Beat Yellow Light: Police
- Stomach-Stabbing Stemmed From Road Rage Ruckus: Cops
- Mace Beats Rock in Neighbor Fight: Cops
WORTH A LOOK
- Joliet Woman Seriously Injured in Car vs. Semi Crash
- Local Kids in Need of School Supplies Getting Help from Good Samaritans
- Gas N Wash Under Construction in Plainfield
- 2 Companies in Running for Third-Party Management of Rialto Theatre
- Jane Addams Middle School Gets New Principal
- Fundraiser Golf Outing Sept. 14 at Joliet Country Club
- Update: Fatal House Fire Apparently Caused By Candle
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