Hit-and-Run Hero / Joliet Cop Indicted / Wild Route 59 Chase / Scott Darling's 'Party On' Mask

Miss a day, miss a lot. Let's catch up on the week:

Hit-And-Run Hero 'Didn't Even Think Twice' About Helping Woman Hit By Car

Plainfield paramedic Joe Baber ran to a young woman hit by a car near a concert venue Friday. His quick thinking saved her life.

Cleared Once By Jury in County Court, Former Joliet Cop Now Indicted By Feds

The former police officer was found not guilty in Will County court more than three years ago.

Minooka Husband Sexually Assaulted Wife, Pointed Gun at Her: Police

The 57-year-old husband has been charged with multiple counts of aggravated criminal sexual assault.

Wild Chase Up Route 59 Ends With 2 Crashes Outside Bank: Cops

A Hickory Hills woman rammed a van into another car and they both crashed, police said.

Scott Darling to 'Party On' With 'Excellent' Blackhawks Helmet Design

The Lemont native is at it again with the creative helmet designs, with his newest giving a nod to the 1990s hit "Wayne's World."

Civil Rights Protest Planned For Chicagoland Speedway Mutant Turtles 400 Race

New Black Panther Party “troops” will have a presence at the protest, the organizer said.

Watch Bats Scurry Around a Forest Preserve Shelter

The noises they make might be the thing nightmares are made of.

Joliet Gang Members Tried to Intimidate, Recruit Students Near Joliet Central HS: Police

The men were arrested after police did a protective sweep of the area.

Midwest Brewers Fest Returning to Plainfield Oct. 8

Around 50 local breweries will be at the festival.

Community Activist Jailed on Check Scam Charges

Amy Sanchez was the president of the Collins Street Neighborhood Council.

Lewis University Again Named Veteran-Friendly School

Lewis University also has been recognized as the Best for Vets among Colleges and Universities in Illinois for 2016 by Military Times.

‘Jerk’ Road Boss Not Guilty of Battering Old Men

The judge said the New Lenox road commissioner “acted like a complete jerk” but did not break the law.

Bolingbrook Chamber of Commerce Warns of Phone Scam

Someone is calling up businesses asking for money on behalf of the Chamber.

The Man in the Red Pajama Pants

He was wearing red pajama pants when he fled a house after the burglar alarm went off.

ALSO WORTH A LOOK

• Find Your New Best Friend at the Will County Humane Society
• Joliet to Conduct Special Census Beginning Sept. 23
• Masked Armed Robber Holds Up Romeoville 7-Eleven Again: Report
• Dr. Judy Mitchell Named Permanent JJC President
• Donald Trump Once Again Postpones Bolingbrook Fundraiser
• Plainfield Jr. Cats Announce 45th Anniversary Logo Contest
• Seeing Coyotes in the Plainfield Area? Police Have a Few Tips for You
• Portion of Mayor Art Schultz Drive to Close for Construction of Temporary Heritage Corridor Platform
• Displaying a Political Sign? Joliet Could Have it Removed
• School Bus, Semi Involved in Crash Near Joliet

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