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Dead Plainfield Farmer's Estate Sued By Neighbors

When the farmer was still alive, one of the neighbors claimed he was frightened by him.

Angry Ex Puts Romantic Rival In Ditch, Tells Him: 'That's What Happens When You Run Like A Bitch' - Cops

The angry ex-boyfriend rammed his pickup into the back of the new lover’s truck, police said.

'Weak and Jealous Man' Gets 12 Years For Vicious Hunting Knife Attack on Girlfriend

The Joliet man slashed his girlfriend from her collarbone to her breast with a hunting knife.

Plainfield Woman Dies in I-55 Crash Near Pontiac

The 20-year-old woman was ejected from her vehicle and pronounced dead at the scene.

Plainfield Cocaine Dealer Set Up Shop in 'Medically Challenged' Woman's Home: Cops

Police found pills, cocaine, cannabis, cash and drug distribution supplies in the Berwyn apartment.

Firefighters Rescue Kitten from Storm Sewer

The kitten was taken to Joliet Township Animal Control where it is expected to make a full recovery.

Cops Caught Bolingbrook Man With Child Pornography Videos: Complaint

The Bolingbrook man had four different videos, police said.

Minooka HS Senior Dies After Taking Ecstasy at Milwaukee Nightclub

The 18-year-old student reportedly tested positive for amphetamines and cannabinoids.

Plainfield to Impose $2,500 Fee for Race Events

Plainfield Administrator Brian Murphy said the races were becoming a burden to the Village.

Former Youth Soccer VP Gets 4 Months For Sexting 'Teen'

The Bolingbrook man thought he was sexting a teenage girl but it was actually a police detective.

Former Hilltopper Signs with Indianapolis Colts

Despite not being selected in the draft, Josh Ferguson was still signed by the team.

Bolingbrook Grad Drafted Into NFL

Antonio Morrison was the 27th pick in round 4. He will play for the Indianapolis Colts.

Providence Community Remembers One of Its Own, Gone at 16

Sophomore Charlie Dunne died Tuesday evening, after suffering an asthma attack over the weekend.

Bolingbrook Woman in Need of Liver Transplant

The 40-year-old woman's liver is slowly failing. Without a transplant, she will die.

Mother of Man Killed at CenterPoint Suing Facility and Railroad Company

The Joliet man was crushed to death while working at CenterPoint last year.

Husband Claims Wife Died from Neglect at Joliet Nursing Home: Lawsuit

The wife developed sepsis and died May 8, 2015.

20-Foot-Tall Pile of Scrap Metal Catches Fire at Junkyard

No injuries were reported and the cause is still under investigation.

Truck Almost Makes It Under Cass Street Railroad Bridge

PHOTO: It was pretty close but still got stuck.

Romeoville Police Save Life of Man Overdosing on Heroin

The 40-year-old man received two doses of Narcan, which helped reverse the overdose.

3 Vehicles, Semi Involved in I-80 Crash in Joliet

Two lanes have been closed as a result of the crash.

Medical Marijuana Dispensary Now Open in Romeoville

The center is open from noon to 7 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.

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