Kidnap-Kill Plot 'Irrelevant' / Silver Cross Field's New Name? / Jumbo Freed from Prison / Peeper Lawsuit

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Will Judge Set Tattoo Face Kiddie Porn Guy Free?

The judge said Tattoo Face Kiddie Porn guy’s supposed plot to kidnap a little girl and kill the child’s mother was “irrelevant.”

Silver Cross Field to Get New Name in 2017

The Joliet Slammers will be accepting bids for a new stadium naming rights partner for the 2017 season.

Heavyweight Fighter Jumbo Cummings Released From Prison

He was sentenced to life in 2002 but was paroled in June.

Joliet Group Wants Referendum So Council Members Come From All Areas of City

The group wants council members from eight individual districts, instead of five.

Joliet Man Accused of Peeping at Student Named in Federal Lawsuit

Federal lawsuit alleges Dist. 218 administrators were aware about other complaints about employee prior to locker room peeping incident.

Fourth Rabid Bat Found in Will County

Family found the bat lying by a pond near their home.

Police Arrest Alleged Snapple-Throwing, Life-Threatening Driver

He has been charged with two felony counts of aggravated battery.

Creepy Ex-Boyfriend Jailed For Sending Sex Video to Former Lover’s Dad: Cops

The Bolingbrook man was wanted on the felony charge for nearly two months.

Rialto Theater May Not Make August Payroll

“It’s not looking very good for three pay periods in August," Rialto Finance Manager Dale Evans said.

Drew Peterson Trying to Get His Police Pension Back

Drew Peterson did not rely on his special police training to kill his third wife, according to a petition.

No Motive Yet in Shooting Death of Men Found in Stolen Car

Police are asking anyone with information to come forward.

Creepy Man Stood Naked in Front of Girl Riding Bike: Police

“He covered his genitals and did not say anything as she rode past him," police said.

New Will County Sheriff's Office to Cost $32.8M

Construction will begin in mid-September with a 2018 completion date.

3 People Just Became the First in Illinois to Get Their HS Diploma Through the Library

They graduated through the Fountaindale Public Library in Bolingbrook. Senator Pat McGuire was a keynote speaker.

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• Racist Language, Swastikas Found Spray-Painted in Joliet Park
• Joliet Contractor Wanted in 3 Counties for Fraud, Theft
• Kidnapper Wanted For Going to Daycare, Failing to Register as Sex Offender: Cops
• Tire Iron-Wielding Attacker Shot in Abdomen Outside Joliet Bar: Police
• Stabber Jailed For April Attack: Cops
• Masked Robber Holds Up Romeoville 7-Eleven: Police
• Exposing Penis at Car Wash on Fourth of July Lands Romeoville Man in Hot Water With Law: Complaint
• 43 Sex, Violent Offenders Had a Visit from Police Recently
• Cop Sent to Settle Down Combative Guy in Ambulance Gets Eyeful of Spit For His Trouble: Cops
• Obama Commutes Romeoville Offender's Prison Sentence
• Alleged Thief Hid in Stock Room to Steal from Store

WORTH A LOOK

• Minooka Boy Saves Mom's Life by Recognizing Stroke
• 'Common' Mold Found in Thomas Jefferson Elementary
• Big Businesses Leasing Big Warehouses Near Joliet
• Joliet Park District Takes Fifth Place in Figure Skating Championships
• Plainfield North Student Named National High School Scholar
• Record 114 Valley View Students Named Advanced Placement Scholars
• Plainfield Approves $55K Parking Study
• Red Cross Still Facing Critical Blood Shortage

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• Forklift Driver Job Fair Aug. 9 in Joliet

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