Lightning Strikes Woman / Creep on I-294 / Drew Peterson Gets 40 / Teacher Headed to Rio

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Woman Hit by Lightning While Walking in Bolingbrook

She was taken to a local hospital with serious injuries.

Plainfield Man Gets Grabby With 14-Year-Old Girl on I-294: Prosecutor

Plainfield man was picking up wife's goddaughter for a visit, prosecutor said.

40 More Years in Prison for Wife-Killing, Murder-Plotting Ex-Cop

Planning to kill a prosecutor adds 4 more decades to Drew Peterson's prison stint.

Plainfield Teacher Heading to Rio to Watch Daughter in Olympics

Her daughter, Kelly Murphy, is a 2008 graduate of Joliet Catholic High School. She plays volleyball professionally and competes overseas.

Nuns' Bookkeeper Stole Up to $500K Worth of Donations: Cops

The Orland Hills woman faces up to 30 years in prison.

Car Dealership Employee Stole More Than $100,000 From Job: Cops

She allegedly stole the money over the course of a year and a half.

Teen Blamed For Killing 2 Cyclists Must Go Back Before Judge

He neglected to mention that time he killed a couple bicyclists, prosecutors said.

Amazon Fulfillment Center Opening in Romeoville

The business is hiring now for associate positions.

Suspicious Suitcase Prompts Evacuation of Bolingbrook 7-Eleven

A customer alerted employees to the lone suitcase.

West Nile Positive-Mosquitoes Found in Bolingbrook

No cases have been found in humans or animals in Will County in 2016.

Can You Help This Plainfield Man Walk Again?

He was seriously injured in a motorcycle crash July 23 at Caton Farm Rd. and Ruth Fitzgerald Drive.

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• Teen Staged Burglary To Steal Mom’s Gun So Pal Could Stick Up Pizza Man: Cops
• Free on Bond Before Murder Trial, Killer Goes to Jail on Traffic Case: Cops

WORTH A LOOK

• Dangerous Accumulation of Lettuce and Mayonnaise at Potbelly Caused Woman’s Scarring and Permanent Injuries: Lawsuit
• Plainfield Native a Finalist in Classical Singing Competition
• Tentative Contract Reached at Minooka District 111
• Record Number of Valley View Students Get College Credit for Taking AP Courses
• Woman Suing Park District Says She Fell Off Golf Cart at Channahon Festival
• Discounted Permits Available for Forest Preserve Dog Parks

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• Radial to Hire 300 Will County Workers for Seasonal Help

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