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|
Health Inspection Report: Route 66 Diner
Is it clean enough for you?
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Oswego, IL|News|
Oswego Christmas Walk to Increase Traffic: Police
Motorists may want to consider alternate routes around these areas if they are not coming in for the activities.
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Joliet|News|
Next Will County Job Fair Dec. 8
Among the positions are assemblers, cooks, dietary workers, direct support professionals, forklift operators, general laborers and more.
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Oswego, IL|News|
117 Grams of Weed Found, $12K Diamonds Stolen: Oswego Blotter
Arrests and incidents occurred between Nov. 25 and Nov. 30.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
‘Honor Bolingbrook’ Basketball Game Dec. 5 at Bolingbrook HS
The JV contest between Brooks and Jane Addams begins at 4:15 p.m. followed by the varsity game at about 5:30 p.m.
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Yorkville, IL|News|
Swastikas Found in Bathroom at Yorkville Business
No suspects have been identified.
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Oswego, IL|News|
Oswego Fire Lt. Honored with First Responder Award
Congratulations!
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Joliet|News|
Theft, Domestic Battery, Warrants: Joliet Blotter
Arrests occurred Thursday, Dec. 1.
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Naperville, IL|News|
3 Men Killed in Two-Car Crash in Naperville
The men were from Elgin, Aurora and Naperville.
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Naperville, IL|News|
More than 100 Citations Issued During Naperville Thanksgiving Crackdown
Police also made three drunk driving arrests.
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Joliet|News|
Photos: Joliet Tree Lighting Ceremony
The festivities began at 9:30 a.m. Friday and culminated with the tree lighting and parade.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Male Calls Bolingbrook Police to Report Being Jumped, Then Refuses to Cooperate
The scuffle was allegedly over some money owed.
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Channahon-Minooka, IL|News|
Former Chicago Bear Helped Run Juvie Fight Club
The Channahon resident once told the Chicago Tribune that he played football so he could hit people.
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Naperville, IL|News|
Anderson's Bookshop's Book Angels Spread Love and Literacy to Children in Need
Volunteer wrappers are encouraged to help wrap books, and donors are invited to help make Christmas special for children in need.
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Shorewood, IL|News|
Troy Students Selected to All-Illinois Junior Band
They will participate in the 2017 All-Illinois Junior Band, which will perform Jan. 13 and 14 at the University of Illinois Krannert Center.
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Plainfield, IL|News|
Cute Raccoon Photo Taken in Plainfield Forest Preserve Wins November Photo Contest
A Crest Hill man took the photo.
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Oswego, IL|News|
Oswego Man Bites Off Portion of Roommate's Ear During Fight
The victim was taken to Rush-Copley Medical Center for treatment.
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Joliet|News|
Cute Raccoons Help Crest Hill Man Win November Photo Contest
“I get up at 4 in the morning to be outside at daybreak,” said John Sullivan. “I just love sharing the pictures.”
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Romeoville, IL|News|
DUI, Burglaries, Battery: Romeoville Blotter
Arrests and incidents occurred between Nov. 13 and Nov. 28.
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