Eatery Owner Says Pipe Beating Justified / Event for Alisha Bromfield / Medical Pot in Romeoville / Cupcake Ordinance Passes

Miss a day, miss a lot. Your week in headlines:

Restaurant Owner Sticks Up for Worker Charged with Bludgeoning Man

• The one-eyed man was drunk and screaming in front of frightened children, the restaurant owner said.

‘Night of Hope’ Free Event at Joliet’s Jacob Henry Mansion

• The event was organized by the friends of murder victim Alisha Bromfield to “inspire others and show that love can overcome tragedies.”

Man Who Blew Dog’s Face Off with Fireworks Caught with More Fireworks: Cops

• The alleged dog killer apparently really likes fireworks.

Medical Pot Dispensary Gets OK at Romeoville Board Meeting

• The dispensary will not be open to the public and only patients or registered caregivers can enter.

Brit Charged with Child Sex Slave Plot Better Take Deal or Face Going on Trial: Judge

• The Englishman was scheduled to plead on Wednesday but was given five more days to decide.

Plainfield Board Passes Cupcake Ordinance

• The ordinance will allow home bakers to sell their goods directly to the public.

DNA Testing May Help Solve Cold Case

• Nicole Bowers went missing in August of 2000. Her remains were found in 2003.

Joliet Man Got Guest Drunk, Let Him Take Fatal Dive Into Pool: Lawsuit

• The Joliet man “permitted and encouraged” his drunken guest to use the swimming pool, the lawsuit said.

Joliet Man Accused of Jewel Theft Attacks Neighbor: Cops

• He’d had been accused of stealing jewelry from a neighbor, police said.

‘Joliet is a Great Illinois City, Yes!’ Says Guy Who Sings Songs About Cities and Towns

• The Guy Who Sings Songs About Cities and Towns’ album is available for $17.98.

Joliet Woman Viciously Beat Mom Before Robbing Her of Cash: Cops

• The cops found the beaten mother on her bedroom floor, police said.

Elderly Woman Killed in Sunday Evening Crash

• The 75-year-old woman was killed at the intersection of Smith Road and 135th Street.

Plainfield Man Dies in Single-Vehicle Crash

• The 48-year-old man was ejected from the car after it left the roadway and struck several stationary objects.

• Teen Run Over by Car, Pal Shot in Back During Tuesday Afternoon Attack
• Candy Laced with Xanax Found in Property Damage Investigation
• Will County Sheriff’s Office Caller ID Stolen
• Wanted Joliet Man Arrested After Walking Around New Lenox With No Shoes: Cops
• ‘Very Strong’ Man - Probably High on PCP - Takes on Cops and Paramedics: Police
• Judge Frees Tattoo Face Kiddie Porn Guy’s Snitch Brother
• Cyclist Caught Looting Unlocked Cars: Cops
• Joliet Man Exposed Himself to Woman at Cass St. Temp Agency: Cops

WORTH A LOOK

• Bolingbrook HS Raiders Fall Preview Day Aug. 22
• Will Co. Health Dept. Reminds Adults to Get Vaccinated
• HR Manager Fired For Refusing to Sign Off on Man Not Permitted to Work in US: Lawsuit
• Will County Board Member Selected to Join 2015 Edgar Fellows

LOCAL VOICES

• Summerfield Subdivision Multi Family Garage Sale
• Shorewood Crossroads Fest Pre-Party For Families With Special Needs
• Book Sale Hosted by Friends of the Plainfield Library Set For Aug. 20-22

WOW HOUSE

• Here’s One with a Wine Cellar, 4 Bedrooms

FIND A JOB

• Follett Holding Multiple Job Fairs
• Local Jobs: Joliet Junior College, Home Depot, Visionworks