Newlywed Now a Widow / Telephone Tough Guy / Mom Gives Son a Kidney / Christmas Police Beating

Weeks After Wedding, Joliet Couple Parted by Death

• A wife is grieving the death of her husband and father of their unborn child.

Telephone Tough Guy Texted Threats About Shooting Up House With AK-47: Cops

• The Joliet man threatened the boyfriend of his former girlfriend, police said.

Joliet Mom Giving Kidney to Ailing Son

• Alex Balli, 21, was diagnosed with stage 3 kidney disease in 2014. To help save his life, his mother is coming to his rescue.

2nd Lawsuit for Alleged Christmas Police Beating Names 3 Bolingbrook Cops

• A Bolingbrook man’s head was gashed open and he suffered a concussion at the hands of the police, the lawsuit said.

Former Joliet Bishop Joseph Imesch Dies at Age 84

• Imesch’s decades of service to the church were tarnished by allegations that he covered up sex abuse scandals within the diocese. with:
  • University of St. Francis Dishonors Priest-Abuse Survivors by Honoring Bishop Joseph Imesch
  • Imesch’s Failure Ultimately a Matter of Trust

Conman Busted Man Trying to Sell Property He Didn’t Own: Police

• Police became aware of the situation after a buyer was allegedly swindled out of $3,600.

Joliet Driver Crashes into DuPage River After Swerving to Miss Boulders

• The 18-year-old driver sat on the roof of her car until she was able to be rescued.

Committee Urges Support of Library Referendum

• The committee has an organizational meeting to support the library initiative planned for Tuesday, Jan. 12 at Aurelio’s Pizza in Plainfield.

Christmas Comes Early for Plainfield Cancer Survivor

• Natalie Martello got some Christmas cheer from a few organizations helping those in need.

Bolingbrook Grad to Play in Florida Citrus Bowl

• The veteran linebacker and leading Gators tackler launched his college football career with a bang in 2012.

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• County Cops Refuse to Release Recording of Killer Supposedly Putting Hit on Prosecutor
• Supposedly Suicidal Men on Ruby St. Bridge Actually Just Drunk, Obnoxious: Cops
• Cable Thief’s Wire Caused Woman to Trip and Get Hurt: Lawsuit
• Teen Terrorized By Hand Creeping Through Open Window
• Liquor Store Beating Lands Joliet Man in Hot Water: Cops
• Computer Missing After Scrap Metal Scrounger Wanders Into Sleeping Man’s Apartment
• Drunken Woman Caught With Someone Else’s Xanax After Crash: Cops

WORTH A LOOK

• Drauden Point Raises $2K for Youth Service Center
• Joliet School Wins Shedd Aquarium Wreath Challenge
• Noon Year Eve’s Countdown at Plainfield Park District
• Shoppers Surprised with $100 Gift Cards
• Vet Gives Combat Flag to Bolingbrook School
• $500 Reward Offered for Missing Dog
• Romeoville Cheerleaders Qualify for State Championships
• School Stadiums to Get Artificial Turf
• Troy Schools Donate Milk, Produce, Clothing to Morningstar Mission

IN REMEMBRANCE

• Former Joliet Rotary President Dies at 94: Obituary
• 4-Year-Old Boy Remembered After Sudden Death

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