Train Runs Over Man in Headphones / Dumping Case Against Late Farmer Won't Be Dropped / Joliet Quarry Video / Antique Gun Still Shoots

Your week in headlines:

Morris Man Wearing Headphones Killed by Train

• The man reportedly couldn’t hear the warning given by the train.

Civil Case Against Late Plainfield Farmer Will Continue

• The Will County State’s Attorney’s Office said the goal is to make sure the property is cleaned up.

Fun Video: Look at These Guys Jumping in a Joliet Quarry

• With music, slo-mo and replays.

Woman Shot in Leg During Party Sues Triggerman, Landlord and Tenants: Lawsuit

• The shooter was allegedly twirling an antique .22-caliber revolver on his finger when he accidentally shot the young woman.

‘He Told Me He Did Not Want To Hurt Me But Wanted To Have Sex With Me’

• A Joliet woman gave a chilling account of a sex offender allegedly raping her at knifepoint.

Man Who Lost Dog One Step Closer to Finding Her

• The dog’s collar and leash have been returned and another dog may be able to track her down.

Tempers Flare as Lincoln-Way West, North Supporters Fight to ‘Save Our Schools’

• Lincoln-Way District 210 families have started a push via social media and online petitions to save their beloved schools.

Murder Trial’s Missing Witness Claims He Was Threatened

• The judge threw him in jail until he takes the witness stand next week.

Missing Joliet Teen Found

• Paige Bregar’s mother is currently with her and bringing her home.

Woman’s Breasts Squeezed During MRI: Lawsuit

• The woman is suing Silver Cross Hospital and Associated Radiologists of Joliet.

Video: Bad Drivers of Joliet

• Anybody see themselves in this video?

• Woman Bites, Batters, Chases and Tries to Run Over Other Woman: Cops
• Joliet Business Says It Can’t Press Charges After Man Trashes Office
• Man Convicted of Frankfort Township Murder Pleads Case to Patch
• Fake Vet With No Permit Solicited Donations For Vets, Or Maybe Meals On Wheels: Cops

WORTH A LOOK

• Joliet Junior College Classes Begin August 24
• Will County Forest Preserve District Offering Half-Year Dog Park Permits

GOOD NEWS

• Plainfield HS Grad Wins National Merit Award
• Plainfield Park District Dedicates Park in Honor of PFC Andrew Meari

LOCAL VOICES

• Troy Titans Baseball 12u Cooperstown team Full Time Travel Tryouts
• Bolingbrook Panthers Fastpitch Tryouts

THINGS TO DO

• Flick and Floats at Ottawa Street Pool July 25!

FIND A JOB

• Local Jobs: University of St. Francis, Bank of America, Petco

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