Teen Arrest on Video / Soccer Tragedy / Freshman Hit by Car / Joliet Street Vendor

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Plainfield Community Rallies Around Family After Son Injured During Soccer Game

Thousands of dollars, and a homecoming dress, have been donated to the family.

More Video Emerges of Joliet Teen’s Arrest

A friend of the arrested teen said he had been harassed and subjected to police brutality. WITH: ‘I’m Just Wanting to Find Justice,’ Says Joliet Woman Who Shot Arrest Video

Freshman Student Riding Bike Hit by Vehicle Near Plainfield North

The girl was airlifted from the scene on Thursday.

Overseas Ecstasy Shipment Leads to Raid on New Lenox Home, Lands 2 in Jail

A 19-year-old New Lenox woman and 21-year-old south suburban man are charged with felonies after cops discover shipment of ecstasy.

Thousands of Dollars Raised for Joliet's Own Street Vendor

He's been working as a street vendor for more than 18 years.

Video: ‘Jerk’ Road Boss Tells Cops About 'Meltdown' Over Old Men's Snowplow Complaint

In the police video, the road commissioner said he was "shaking like a dog s--ting razor blades."

Watch Joliet Armory Massacre Plotter Discuss Attack in Undercover FBI Video

He and his cousin were sentenced to decades in prison Tuesday.

Plainfield Tornado Documentary to Screen at Joliet Junior College

The screening is a part of the college's fourth annual JJC Film Festival, which is free and open to the public.

Joliet Central Ends 57 Game Losing Streak with Last Minute Touchdown

Quarterback Zach Wisenski threw a 30-yard touchdown, giving Joliet Central a three point lead and clinching the game.

Watch the Sept. 26 Clinton-Trump Presidential Debate at Saint Xavier University

SXU hosts debate watching parties where students and residents can express views and register to vote. Join us!

Mom Can't Believe Hit-And-Run Driver Knocked Down Her Son

The 15-year-old "flipped over the hood" of the car, his mother said, and the driver just left him in the crosswalk.

Convict Charged With Drug-Induced Homicide For College Student’s 2013 Heroin Death

He was arrested on a heroin charge five months after the other man’s death and is now in prison.

Minooka HS Judo Club Members Earn Medals at State Championships

MCHS sent seven competitors to the tournament and all seven placed in the top four of their respective competition divisions.

Bolingbrook Drug Dealer Busted for Meth Lab, Fake US Marshals Badge

It also appears he could operate police lights in his vehicle.

Jim McFarland Resigns Early from Joliet City Council

Originally set for Sept. 30, his resignation became effective Monday at midnight.

Horse Killed, Joliet Man Injured After Stolen Hummer Crashes into Them: Police

The 32-year-old Joliet man was taken to Silver Cross Hospital and is in stable condition.

Edible Garden Coming to Romeoville Elementary School

“We’re hoping to use as much as we can to serve to the kids in our cafeteria,” Irene King Principal April Vacik said.

Plainfield Mayor Gets $4K Salary Increase

The increase will go into effect after the April 2017 election.

Will County Drug Court Gets $300K Grant to Fight Heroin Epidemic

The Drug Court will use the funding to hire an additional case manager and to expand counseling, treatment and therapy services.

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• Brett Boyter of Joliet Central High School Named Bears High School Coach of the Week
• Will Co. Health Department Now Offering Flu Shots
• McQ's Bar and Grill to Host Inaugural Brew Fest in Bolingbrook
• Portion of Lockport Street to Close Monday in Plainfield
• Gunfire Erupts During Altercation at Gas Station: Cops
• Patrick Haley Mansion Looking for Part-Time Help
• Bolingbrook HS Class of '91 Reunion Oct. 14-15
• Apply Now to Become a Joliet Police Officer
• Wilmington Firebug Behind Bars: Cops

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