Toddler Killed by Dresser / 8-Year-Old Hit by Car / Break in an 8-Year Cold Case / Plainfield Teacher Threw Chair at Kid

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Unattended Toddler Killed by Falling Dresser as Dad Slept

• Bail set at $1 million for child’s father, who was already in jail for another case.

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.

Woman Charged with Killing Teen, Dumping Body in Gary 8 Years Ago is from Joliet

• “We always knew there was something wrong with her,” a nephew said.

Plainfield Special Ed Teacher Threw Chair at Child: Cops

• The teacher no longer works for the school district, a spokesman said.

Plainfield Residents Unhappy About Possible Auto Repair Shop Location

• Residents say the shop will bring too much noise to the area.

Drug Dealer Kept Pit Bull in Feces-Filled 2-By-2-Foot Cage: Cops

• The pit bull was taken to animal control and the drug dealer went to jail, police said.

Romeoville Church Claims Village Violated Religious Acts

• The church has filed a three-count complaint in district court.

Jury Picked for Man Charged with Running Over Wife and Stomping on Her Face

• Vietnam vet suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder, according to court papers.

Wilmington Man Wants to Know Which Deputies Allegedly Killed His Pet Turkey

• The man’s attorney said the turkey was killed with a Taser.

Threats Against Woman, High School Land Man in Jail on Hate Crime Charge: Cops

• The Braidwood man threatened a black woman and said he was going to shoot up the high school, police said.

Statesville Haunted Prison Opening for Scares Oct. 1

• Tickets are available now.

Lockport Man Shot by Joliet Cops Goes on Trial for Assault and Battery

• The Lockport man is suing the City of Joliet in federal court.

Convicted Sexual Predator Arrested at Naperville Home

• David B. Kapus was previously living in Joliet when he failed to inform police of a change of address.

Missouri Man Arrested Near Channahon After Kidnapping Hoax

• James Stamer, 32, was charged with two counts of disorderly conduct.

Minooka School Bus Hit by Car

• Three students were taken to the hospital as a precautionary measure, but no one was injured.

Parents Discuss Alleged Threat at Elwood School Board Meeting

• The school denies there was a hit list, but several parents insist there was one.

Will County Circuit Clerk Pam McGuire Won’t Seek Re-Election

• McGuire has thrown support behind Andrea Lynn Chasteen, who will be seeking the nomination for Will County Circuit Clerk of Court.

• Jilted Joliet Teen Stabs Man’s Thigh After Vandalizing Cars: Cops
• Several Burglaries, Thefts Reported Over Past Week in Romeoville
• 2 Lockport Men Jailed For Robbing Couple Outside Crest Hill Home: Cops
• Vomiting Man Leads Cops to Arrest 2 Women on Coke Charges: Police
• Several Vehicle Burglaries Reported in Romeoville
• Two Found Guilty of Cigarette Smuggling

WORTH A LOOK

• Ice Rink Worker Stepped on Girl’s Foot with Skate Blade: Lawsuit
• Will County WIC Won’t Be Closing
• Sheriff’s Office to Collect Prescription Medicine
• Spencer Road Railroad Crossing in Joliet to Close Sept. 22
• Chamber of Commerce Internship Helps Romeoville Student
• 1 Injured in Crash on I-55 Near Joliet
• 55-Year-Old Man Dies in Route 52 Collision

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