Joliet Councilman Quits / Speeding Teen Kills Elderly Man / $250K Lottery Winner / Mourning a K-9 Cop

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Joliet Councilman Jim McFarland Steps Down

Jim McFarland wrote his letter of resignation Friday.

Teen Drove 60-70 MPH in 35 MPH Zone Before Crash That Killed Elderly Man: Cops

The teen crossed into oncoming traffic and crashed into the 82-year-old man’s car, police said.

Life + 60 Years For Louis’ Restaurant Killer

He killed a man eating breakfast with his wife, daughter and niece.

Mokena Driver Charged with DUI for Hit-and-Run That Left Man Critically Injured

The accident took place near 193rd Street and Wolf Road in Mokena Friday morning.

Romeoville Walmart Worker Tried Seducing 12-Year-Old, Was Really Communicating With Cop: Police

The Romeoville man is wanted on a felony grooming charge.

Death of 3rd Grader in Homer Glen Investigated

The child passed away at home overnight. Homer 33C to offer counseling to Schilling School students, according to district letter.

Joliet Tax Preparer Gets 42 Months for $400K Money Laundering Scheme

Tax returns allegedly contained inflated and fraudulent property tax data.

Romeoville Woman Wins $250K on Scratch-Off Ticket

She plans to make wise investments.

Plainfield's Old Fire Station Sells to Station One LLC

The buyer plans to renovate the building for new uses.

Joliet Priest Accused of Sexual Abuse Dead at 83

Francis Lee Ryan was accused of having sexual relations with a 14-year-old boy in the 1970s.

Sixth Rabid Bat Found in Will County

A resident in the home struck the bat with a broom and then scooped it into a cup.

Black Lab Left in Hot Car Parked on Downtown Street: Cops

The Labrador was left in a car parked on Webster Street, police said.

Frankfort Gas Station Robbed at Gunpoint

The robbery took place late Wednesday night.

Forest Preserve District's First K-9 Officer Dies

The 12-year-old canine, Rosie, was diagnosed with arthritis in early 2012 and retired later that year.

Plainfield Man Stabbed Multiple Times After Domestic Disturbance: Police

Police say his wounds were not life-threatening.

OSHA Cites Joliet Contractor for Allowing Workers in Unsafe Trench

This is the seventh citation the company has received.

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