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‘Going to Jail’ - Joliet Man Posts on Facebook During His Arrest

• The Joliet man conceded that he “f---d up.” with: Baseball Bat-Wielding, Casino Winner Robber Caught Carrying Crack: Cops

Plainfield Student Raising Money in Memory of Brother Who Died of Cancer

• Maddy Veghts is asking people to donate pocket change for her Koins for Kids fundraiser from March 7-14.

Holocaust Survivor Magda Brown Shares Story of Loss, Hope and Faith

• “Genocide does not happen from one minute to the next. It builds gradually,” Brown said.

Mystery Woman Suing Unidentified Man Over Secret Naked McDonald’s Bathroom Videos

• The woman found online videos of herself using the restroom in a Joliet McDonald’s, the lawsuit said.

Cop’s Tearful Widow Says Insane Attacker ‘Will Do This to Another Family’

• A politician’s son who was institutionalized after a brutal attack on a Joliet police officer was cleared to move to a less secure facility.

Amtrak, Semi Collision Leaves 2 Injured

• The injuries were not considered to be life-threatening.

Plainfield Fifth Grader Trying to Make School a Bully-Free Zone

• The 11 year old started his campaign after learning that every day students across the nation don’t go to school for fear of being bullied.

Plainfield Fire District’s Dubious Purchases Will Stop: Fire Chief

• The Edgar County Watchdogs uncovered nearly $12,000 worth of purchases it claimed to have “no public purpose.”

No Swim Team is No Problem for Romeoville Student

• Despite Romeoville High School not having a swim team, the student will compete in the boys swimming sectional.

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• Ex-Con Accidentally Shot Gal Pal in Leg, Led Cops on Wild West Side Car Chase: Police
• Louis’ Restaurant Shooter Guilty of Murder
• Pedestrian Dies After Being Struck by Plainfield Driver
• Sex Offender Shoved Girlfriend Through Wall, Choked Her: Cops
• Former Law Firm Employee Who Embezzled $500K Gets 8 Years in Prison

WORTH A LOOK

• State Budget Impasse Hurting Joliet Daycare Owner
• Lewis University Earns Tree Campus USA for Seventh Consecutive Year
• Bolingbrook Fire Fighters Local 3005 Gun Raffle
• Joilet Approves Lease for Union Station Brew Pub
• Zika-Fighting Larvicide Purchased by Will Co. Health Dept.
• JWHS Girls Bowling Team Headed to IHSA State Tournament
• Chicagoland Speedway Celebrates 15th Anniversary
• Troy School Board Approves Redistricting Plan
• Woman, 7 Cats Saved from Trailer Fire
• Plainfield Library to Host Great Read Program About Graceland Cemetery on Feb. 28

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