Accused Molester to Stay Out Late for Wedding / ComEd Guy Pepper Sprays Pet / Guilty Verdict in Wife Stomping

Joliet Woman Accused of Molesting Girls Plans to Wed

• Cara Labus, a former teacher, asked a judge to let her stay out late in her own back yard for her wedding reception.

Joliet Woman Says ComEd Employee Pepper Sprayed Dog

• A ComEd spokesperson said they are looking into the situation.

Crest Hill Man Found Guilty of Running Over Wife, Stomping in Her Face

• The man’s lawyers claimed a flashback to the Vietnam War prompted him to stomp his wife’s face.

Squirrel Hunters Nabbed in Joliet: Cops

• The two Chicago men had allegedly fired BB guns at squirrels.

3 More Shot on the Hill

• Seven people have been shot — and two killed — in and around the Fairmont projects in just over a month.

Brother of Teen Slain, Stashed in Garage Says Allegedly Abusive Aunt was a ‘Tormented Soul’

• The aunt charged with killing the teen and hiding her body was also abused as a child, the man said.

JJC Student Wins First Place in National Pastry Competition

• Chef Andy Chlebana, winner of Food Network’s Spring Baking Championship, advised the student on her creation.

Frank’s Night Out to Offer Horrifying Culinary Creations in October

• Would you like crickets on your hot dog?

Joliet Man Jailed for Alleged Plot to Blow Up East Side Catholic Charities Apartment House

• The Joliet man allegedly took off for Florida after the June fire.

Plainfield Nurse to Ask Congress for More Cancer Research

• Pamella Willett will join more than 750 cancer patients, survivors, volunteers and staff from all 50 states.

Joliet Woman Kept Calling 911 After Locking Keys in Car: Cops

• The woman called the emergency dispatch center seven times in less than three hours, police said.

Shorewood Woman Tortured and Strangled by Knife-Wielding Boyfriend: Cops

• The boyfriend also allegedly jammed his thumb into her eye.

Bolingbrook Teen in Terrorism Case May Plead Guilty

• The teen’s lawyer wants more time to address the prosecution’s plea agreement.

Alcohol Permit Approved for Romeoville Microbrewery

• The business should open in late fall or early winter.

8-Year-Old Plainfield Boy Struck by Car

• The child was taken to Loyola Hospital with head trauma, police said, but was conscious and breathing at the scene.

Will County Sheriff’s Office Nabs 4 Drunk Drivers During Crackdown Campaign

• 156 citations were also given and two felony arrests were made.

Troy Superintendent Key Figure in State’s New Education Plan

• New “balanced accountability” system to rank Illinois students.

Lewis University in Romeoville Gets $1.4M Grant

• “This award will be a great help as Lewis advances its commitment to training students for careers in STEM fields,” said Rep. Lipinski.

Plainfield Homecoming Parade to Cause Traffic Congestion

• Unless participating or viewing the parade, motorists are asked to avoid downtown on Saturday between 7:30 a.m. and noon.

Need a New Knee? This Doctor’s Hands Can Ease Your Pain

• New Lenox man rides his Harley-Davidson pain free after knee replacement surgery at Silver Cross Hospital

• Joliet Man Jailed on Gun and Child Porn Charges
• Woman Gets Week in Jail for Lying to Judge to Cover for Missing Friend
• Lockport Man Shot by Cop Beats 1 Charge, Goes Down on Rest
• Will County WIC Won’t Be Closing

WORTH A LOOK

• 2 Taken to Hospital After Plainfield Crash
• Bolingbrook Church to Hold ‘Mommy Market’
• Plainfield Harvest 5K Run/Walk Sept. 27
• Local Artist Recomenta-Brady Showcases Paintings
• Plainfield Girl Named Commended Student in National Merit Program
• Brandon Road Bridge Repairs in Joliet to Start Oct. 12
• Photo: Romeoville Crowns HS King and Queen
• Joliet Public Library to Hold Fall Book Sale

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• Joliet Area Historical Museum presents the Bluez Ball Gala Event
• Joliet Township High School Students Receive Recognition for High ACT Scores

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• Several Job Openings at Joliet Dick’s Sporting Goods
• Local Jobs: Presence Health, Home Depot, Penn National Gaming

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