Joliet|News|
Will County Forest Preserve Board Retains President
Annette Parker has been selected as vice president.
Scott Viau, Patch Staff
Scott Viau, Patch Staff
- Joliet, IL
Scott Viau was born in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and received his bachelor's degree in English from Northern Michigan University in Marquette, Michigan. He worked for the student newspaper, The North Wind, while in college. After graduation, he was employed by The Daily Mining Gazette in Houghton, Michigan, where he worked as a reporter, editor and page designer.
Anyone with questions, concerns or news tips can reach Scott at scott.viau@patch.com.
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Oswego, IL|News|
Kendall County Sheriff’s Office Attends First Responder Appreciation Day
The event honored and recognized the efforts of first responders who serve every day to keep communities safe.
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Oswego, IL|News|
District 308 Boundaries Approved / Dog, Woman Rescued from Water / Search for Missing Woman / County Judge Threatened
Catch up on Fox Valley headlines: Oswego house fire / State scholars / safety standards / Sex with child prison sentence.
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Naperville, IL|News|
Naperville Police Looking for Info on Alleged Credit Card Thief
Fraudulent transactions occurred at a number of locations in Naperville and additional Chicagoland suburbs.
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Oswego, IL|News|
Teen Batters Staff Members at Oswego High School: Police
The boy allegedly entered the school without permission as students were leaving for the day.
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Aurora, IL|News|
Small Bathroom Fire Breaks Out at East Aurora High School
There were no injuries and no charges have been filed for this incident.
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Naperville, IL|News|
Man Who Allegedly Set Fire to a Homeless Man's Tent is a Former Chicago Cop: Report
He retired in November 2006 as a sergeant.
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Oswego, IL|News|
District 308 Hires New Assistant Superintendent for Business Services and Operations
“We are happy to announce that Mr. Dada is going to be joining us,” Superintendent of Schools Dr. John Sparlin said.
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Romeoville, IL|News|
Soliciting a Prostitute, DUI, Retail Theft: Romeoville Blotter
Arrests occurred between Dec. 2 and Dec. 8.
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Joliet|News|
Street Gang Member Found with Guns, Cocaine, Cash, Weed: Police
His arrest was the result of an undercover operation.
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Plainfield, IL|News|
Indian Trail 'Miracle Baby' to Appear on Oprah
Zoe Koz was the size of a Barbie doll and weighed less than a pound when she was born at Edward Hospital in Naperville.
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Yorkville, IL|News|
Free Suicide Prevention Training Offered to Yorkville Parents, Staff
The free presentation will be held at 7 p.m. Jan. 26 at the Yorkville Middle School Auditorium.
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Plainfield, IL|News|
Plainfield Academy Gets New Facility Dog
Academy staff hope to eventually get students involved in caring for Leroy by helping groom or walk him, for example.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Local Kids Shop with Bolingbrook Cops
This year’s event treated approximately 150 Bolingbrook children.
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Joliet|News|
Joliet Council Meeting Leaves Fate of Rialto Uncertain
The council did not vote on an intergovernmental agreement from the theatre.
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Joliet|News|
Water Boil Order Issued for Preston Heights Area
The boil order is due to a water main break.
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Oswego, IL|News|
Park Sign Broken, Retail Theft: Oswego Blotter
Arrests and incidents occurred between Dec. 11 and Dec. 14.
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Joliet|News|
2017 Picnic and Camping Permits Available Jan. 3
Permits will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Naperville, IL|News|
$10K Reward Offered for Information on Fatal Shooting of Naperville Community Activist
Ronald L. Allen, 73, was returning from playing cards with friends when he was shot while driving in Chicago.
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