Joliet Family Grieves After Drownings / Plainfield 'Swatting' / Murderous Ex-State Trooper / Drew Peterson Verdict

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Fundraiser for Joliet Family Whose Children Drowned in Kankakee River

Money raised will help with funeral costs.

Police Suspect 'Swatting' in Plainfield Barricade Incident

An unidentified person reportedly called police to say he was armed and had a hostage.

Plainfield Native to Appear on 'MasterChef'

“It was an incredible experience," the 23 year old said.

Former State Trooper Gets 50 Years for Murder of Joliet Girlfriend

Brian Himber fired multiple times at his girlfriend as she sat on a porch.

Drew Peterson, Wife-Killing Ex-Cop, GUILTY in Plot to Murder Top Prosecutor

Jury believed the scheming snitch who says Drew Peterson tried to hire a hitman to kill state's attorney, returning quickly with a verdict.

Special Needs 7-Year-Old Got in Bicycle-Riding Lady's Way: Lawsuit

The bicycle-riding lady is suing the boy and his mother.

Kiddie Porn Arrest Made on Man Whose Wife Said Homeland Security Searched House

The Joliet man was jailed for less than 10 hours before he posted bond and was released.

Video: Looks Like Somebody Else Broke Into Old Joliet Prison

Maybe they should just open the place up for tours.

Bolingbrook Senior Wins Medals at Track Championships

Another Bolingbrook student placed in the top 10.

Heroin Dealer Nabbed After 5-Month Investigation: Cops

Braidwood cops and DEA agents caught the man with six bags of heroin, police said.

Plainfield North Grad Wins National Merit Award

The pool of semifinalists comprises less than one percent of all United States high school seniors.

Traffic Pattern Change on Route 6 at I-55

The lane patterns of both the eastbound and westbound lanes have changed, as well as the lanes over the interstate.

Chipotle Veggie Bowl Gave Teen E. Coli: Lawsuit

She got the bad veggie bowl at the Chipotle on South Weber Road in Bolingbrook.

Plainfield Movies in the Park Begins June 10

The summer-long event kicks off with a screening of "Inside Out."

Revamped 'Rendezvous' Returns to Romeoville on June 11

Immerse yourself in the 18th century fur trade era during this family friendly event at Isle a la Cache Museum.

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• Plainfield Teen Flees From Rollover Crash Because He's on Probation: Cops
• Plainfield Ex-Con Throws Weed, Blunts While Running From Police: Cops
• Teen Claimed He Was Packing Heat When He Stole Hoverboard: Cops
• DEA Going After Custer Park Man For Allegedly Growing Pot
• Shih Tzu Dangled In Air By Collar, Cop Got Kicked: Police
• Bolingbrook Man Charged with Providing Heroin in Fatal Overdose

WORTH A LOOK

• 'Arts & Nature on the River' Rolls into Channahon June 18
• University of St. Francis Lays Off 23 Employees
• Plainfield Motorcyclist Dies in LaSalle County Crash
• Bestselling Author Mary Kubica to Sign Books at the Plainfield Library June 15

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