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Week in Headlines: A teacher's 'Jeopardy' challenge / Great-grandma beating / Evergreen Terrace law firm change.
Passerby Saved Woman After Her Boyfriend Stabbed Her Twice Outside Walmart: Cops
The boyfriend stabbed her in the thigh and the arm as he had her pinned down in the parking lot, police said.
Plainfield Man in Critical Condition After Jumping from Airport Terminal
The 22-year-old man was trying to get away from police when he jumped from an upper-level terminal to a lower one.
Joliet Lawyer Ticketed for Allegedly Leaving Scene of Accident
The other driver picked her out of a photo lineup, police said.
Joliet Educator Takes Second in 'Jeopardy' Teachers Tournament
Kaberi Chakrabarty will take home $50,000 and a $2,500 grant for classroom projects.
Intoxicated Teen Died After Backyard Wrestling Match: Cops
A witness said the wrestling was “playful,” police said.
Grandma Beaten By Granddaughter After Babysitting Great-Granddaughter For 5 Days: Cops
The old woman was taken to the hospital after her granddaughter threw her to the floor, police said.
14-Year-Old Lured Through Internet Into Sexual Abuse: Cops
She was picked up at Plainfield Central High School and then sexually abused, police said.
Judge Allows Joliet's Evergreen Terrace Law Firm to Withdraw from Case
A letter from the firm said continuing to represent the city would be a conflict.
Doctor Who Defaced Tombstone of Lawyer's Daughter Gets Out of Jail After 2 Days, Must Hold Down Job
The judge said the doctor must hold down a job while his medical license remains suspended.
Poor Farm Mural Destroyed by Vandal
Police say they have no suspects and no witnesses.
Plainfield Police Name Civilian, Supervisor of the Year
This year's winners are Vanessa Hutchins and Plainfield Police Sergeant Mike Fisher.
District 202 to Review Policies, Procedures After Transgender Directive
Schools “must allow transgender students access to such facilities consistent with their gender identity,” according to the directive.
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- Dog That Suffered from Mange Now Up for Adoption
- Plainfield Library Director Accepts Job at Downers Grove Library
- Woman Goes Into Cardiac Arrest, Dies Following 2-Vehicle Accident in Joliet
- Will Co. Health Department to Begin Swimming Facility Inspections
- Plainfield Seniors Win National Merit Scholarships
- Channahon Resident Displaced After House Fire
- Joliet West High School students Take Home Top Ranks at JJC Welding Competition
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