Pit-Bull Mauling / Snoozing Kid, Shopping Mama / Rialto Cleanup Downer / Family Carnival Skirt Shooter

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

2 Pit Bulls Viciously Mauled Woman in Dad’s Backyard

A police officer saved the woman’s life by shooting one of the dogs and getting between her and the animals after they let go.

Mom Left 8-Year-Old Snoozing in Parked Car While She Went to Hobby Lobby: Cops

A passerby said the child was left at least 20 minutes, according to police, but the mom claimed it was more like five.

Filthy - Company That Cleaned Up Rialto For 6 Years Stiffed Out of Nearly $25K: Lawsuit

The cleaning company is suing the Will County Metropolitan Exposition and Auditorium Authority.

Joliet Man Filmed Up Women's Skirts at Family Carnival: Cops

Police say they approached the suspect after they noticed him acting suspiciously.

Pit Bull Owner Lied About Dog So Animal Control Would Take It Away: Cops

She lied about her pet dog being a stray because she didn’t want it anymore, police said.

Now State Wants to Take House From Lockport Man Charged With Growing Pot

The Lockport man is being held in jail on a $4 million bond.

Romeoville Marijuana Dispensary Owners Will Field Your Pot Questions Saturday

A local brother and sister duo are hosting an informational session about medical marijuana on Saturday.

Plainfield's Job Market Ranks in Top Quarter of Illinois Cities

WalletHub released its 2016 Best & Worst Illinois Cities for Jobs list. See the key findings and how Plainfield stacks up against the rest.

Senate Candidate Michelle Smith Can't Take the Heat

VICKY POLITO: Michelle Smith, running for state senator from Plainfield, selectively disables comments, deletes criticism from her campaign Facebook page

Minooka's Striking Bus Drivers Cite Fair Share, Equipment Issues

Teamsters Local 179 faced the Minooka High School District 111 board on Thursday night, hours after picketing at the transportation center.

Bolingbrook's Olympic Competitor Comes Up Short in Triple Jump

Bolingbrook High School alum, Troy Davis, was 2 feet shy of winning a gold medal. See where he placed in the lineup.

Plainfield Fuel Thief Crashes Minivan, Leads Cops on Foot Chase Through Joliet: Police

Joliet and Plainfield police teamed Wednesday night to catch an accused gas thief.

Prostate Cancer Didn’t Slow Down Plainfield Runner

Faster recovery with robotic-assisted prostatectomy at Silver Cross Hospital.

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• Party Ends for Plainfield Man Who Allegedly Refused to Leave Joliet Bash
• Joliet Man 'Messes Around' With Gun, Shoots Himself in the Leg
• ‘Habitual Larcenist’ Nabbed Grabbing Gloves From Dollar Store: Cops
• Missed Court Date For Racist Threat Case Lands Joliet Sex Offender Back in Jail: Cops
• Casino Security Guard Pelted With Scarf and Jacket, Pushed in Face: Cops

WORTH A LOOK

• HSP Practicing a Little Black (Cat) Magic
• Strung Out band Live on the Joliet Museum Rooftop
• Joliet Offers Remedy for Overgrown Weeds, Other Code Violations
• Joliet Central High School Welcomes Alumni Back for Homecoming
• Channahon Officials Ask Residents to Help Improve DuPage River Water
• Edward seeks Plainfield residents for Patient/Family Advisory Committee
• Share Your Opinion on the Will County Bikeway Plan

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