Channahon-Minooka, IL|News|
Minooka Seniors Chosen for Prestigious Academy
Allison and Bailey Lyman were just two of the 120 students accepted this year into the Commonwealth Honors Academy.
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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Joliet|News|
Crest Hill Grandma Leaves Boy in Car to Shop at Walmart
The grandma received a $300 citation.
Scott Viau, Patch Staff
Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Bolingbrook Police Sergeant Facing Termination for Associating with Felon Son
The Bolingbrook Police Department has a general order that officers are not allowed to associate with felons.
Scott Viau, Patch Staff
Plainfield, IL|News|
Plainfield Group Holding Fundraiser to Distribute CO Detectors for Holidays
The fundraiser is in memory of a mother and daughter found dead in their home from carbon monoxide poisoning.
Scott Viau, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
No Injuries in Minor Aurora House Fire
The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
Scott Viau, Patch Staff
Plainfield, IL|News|
Plainfield Man's Board Game Now Available at Target Stores Nationwide
“I wanted to create an easy, fun game that I could get my wife to play,” the Plainfield man said.
Scott Viau, Patch Staff
Oswego, IL|News|
Boundary Committee Gives Recommendation to District 308 Board
The Board of Education will vote on the recommendation at its Dec. 12 meeting.
Scott Viau, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
Pedestrian Seriously Injured After Being Hit by Car in Naperville
The crash occurred early Sunday morning.
Scott Viau, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
Naperville Community Activist Fatally Shot in Chicago
He was coming back from playing cards with friends when he was shot in his car.
Scott Viau, Patch Staff
Joliet|News|
Child Left in Vehicle, Drugs, Domestic Battery: Joliet Blotter
Arrests occurred between Dec. 2 and Dec. 4.
Scott Viau, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
Thieves Mace Naperville Dick's Employees to Steal Clothes: Police
An 18-year-old Carpentersville woman and a teenager have been arrested.
Scott Viau, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
Woman Battered, Purse Stolen in Naperville Strong Arm Robbery
When the woman realized her purse was being stolen, she attempted to get it back, but was battered and the people fled with her purse.
Scott Viau, Patch Staff
Oswego, IL|News|
More Information Released on Multi-Vehicle Crash in Oswego
Two people were hospitalized for injuries sustained in the crash.
Scott Viau, Patch Staff
Oswego, IL|News|
Juvie Fight Club / Portion of Ear Bitten Off in Fight / Massage Parlor Prostitute / Swastikas in Bathroom
Catch up on Fox Valley headlines: Overpriced tickets / police blotters / Drug dealer gets prison / Dogs die in house fire.
Scott Viau, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
Naperville Fire Division Chief Receives Award from Firefighter Cancer Support Network
Chief Dina was nominated by FCSN Wellness Coordinator Debbie Pike based on his six years of badge-to-badge mentoring with the organization.
Scott Viau, Patch Staff
Oswego, IL|News|
Kendall Sheriff's Office Gets Grant to Enforce Tobacco Laws
$1 million in grants are awarded to communities that are willing to implement its Tobacco Enforcement Program.
Scott Viau, Patch Staff
Joliet|News|
Will County Forest Preserve District Offers Winter Activities
Visitors can snowshoe, sled, skate or ski in designated preserve locations.
Scott Viau, Patch Staff
Oswego, IL|News|
2 People Injured in 3-Vehicle Crash in Oswego
One person had to be extricated from their car.
Scott Viau, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
Watch Stephen Colbert Try to Work the Naperville Butterball Talk-Line
Things go from bad to worse for the poor people he's trying to "help."
Scott Viau, Patch Staff