Joliet|News|
Joliet Family 'Ecstatic' About Pot-Bellied Pig Ordinance
The family was worried they would have to get rid of their pig family member until the city approved households having one.
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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Plainfield, IL|News|
Former Plainfield Resident Sells TV Show to Fox
The show will be based on his life.
Scott Viau, Patch Staff
Joliet|News|
Joliet Offers Tips, Guidance for Upcoming Winter Storm
Neighborhood streets will not be plowed until the snowfall ends.
Scott Viau, Patch Staff
Plainfield, IL|News|
Have Coffee with the Troy Superintendent Dec. 15
The event will be an informal time to drop in and meet Superintendent Dr. Todd Koehl for a chat or to ask questions about the district.
Scott Viau, Patch Staff
Oswego, IL|News|
Oswego to Host Film Festival for Women
Proceeds will benefit Mutual Ground and the Breast Cancer Fund.
Scott Viau, Patch Staff
Bolingbrook, IL|News|
105 Valley View HS Students Named Illinois State Scholars
72 of them are from Bolingbrook High School.
Scott Viau, Patch Staff
Romeoville, IL|News|
105 Valley View HS Students Named Illinois State Scholars
33 of them are from Romeoville High School.
Scott Viau, Patch Staff
Joliet|News|
Theft, Warrants, Armed Criminal: Joliet Blotter
Arrests occurred Wednesday, Dec. 7.
Scott Viau, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
Aggravated Battery, DUI, Retail Theft: Naperville Blotter
Arrests occurred between Dec. 2 and Dec. 6.
Scott Viau, Patch Staff
Joliet|News|
Joliet City Manager Suggests Transferring Ownership of Rialto to City
The council did not comment on his proposal.
Scott Viau, Patch Staff
Joliet|News|
Joliet Passes Ordinance to Allow Households 1 Pot-Bellied Pig
The motion passed 7-1.
Scott Viau, Patch Staff
Plainfield, IL|News|
Plainfield Fire Taking Part in 'Keep the Wreath Red' Campaign
If a fire is caused by a holiday decoration, a red light will be replaced with a white light.
Scott Viau, Patch Staff
Joliet|News|
Crest Hill Man Found with $50K Worth of Heroin, Cocaine and Pot: Police
Police also found nearly $2,000 in cash in his front pockets.
Scott Viau, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
$53K in Narcotics Taken Off Streets During Aurora Traffic Stops
Police found heroin, cocaine and marijuana.
Scott Viau, Patch Staff
Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Increased Lead Levels Found in Water at 3 Valley View Facilities
All of the water sources have been taken off line and plans are underway to replace them.
Scott Viau, Patch Staff
Romeoville, IL|News|
Increased Lead Levels Found in Water at 3 Valley View Facilities
All of the water sources have been taken off line and plans are underway to replace them.
Scott Viau, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
Neuqua Valley Student Earns Perfect Composite ACT Score
On average, less than one-tenth of 1 percent of students who take the ACT earn a top score.
Scott Viau, Patch Staff
Oswego, IL|News|
Oswego to Focus on Removing Leaves from Streets
Due to the recent snowfall, the Village of Oswego was unable to complete the third and final round of leaf collection.
Scott Viau, Patch Staff
Joliet|News|
Interstate 80 Ramp Closure Thursday in Joliet
The closure is scheduled to take place, weather permitting, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Scott Viau, Patch Staff
Joliet|News|
Alleged Vehicle Thief Jailed After Stealing Woman's Truck in Joliet
He found the ignition key in the vehicle.
Scott Viau, Patch Staff
