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Week in Headlines: Joliet West shooting threat / Larry Hug's mouth / Walking, talking with a bullet in his head / Airport life lawsuit.
Already Jailed For Rape and Intimidation, Joliet Man Adds Kidnapping to Resume: Cops
New charges were filed against a Joliet man already locked up for allegedly raping and blackmailing a teen, and assaulting other children.
RoomPlace Employee Charged with Arson for Woodridge Fire
A Joliet man faces federal charges in connection with the massive April 21 warehouse fire.
DC Comics Won't Let Mom Sell Superhero Book About Disabled Son
A 5K will be held Sunday, May 1 in Romeoville to raise money for her son and other disabled kids.
Residents Think Hassert Blvd. is Named After Dennis Hastert
Mayors of both Bolingbrook and Naperville are trying to teach people the difference.
School Shooting Threat Found in Joliet West Bathroom Stall
Police say no one has been arrested regarding the incident.
Slur, Badmouthing Marines, Threat to 'Shoot You in the Face' Led to Councilman Larry Hug Getting 'Bitch Slapped' - Witness
Councilman Larry Hug called a man a “spic,” ripped the Marines and made fun of Channahon’s last two mayors, the witness said.
Bullet Lodged in Head Can't Stop Wounded Man From Walking and Talking: Cops
He didn’t know he had a bullet in his head until after he got to the hospital.
Bolingbrook Airport Runway 'Destroyed' Residents' Quality of Life: Lawsuit
The residents live in a state of fear that planes might crash into their homes, the lawsuit said.
Naughty By Nature and Bizzy Bone Playing Bolingbrook? Nah, Say Cops
The owner of Tailgaters paid a man thousands for Naughty By Nature and Bizzy Bone to perform at his bar but got ripped off, police said.
Former Cop Charged With Impersonating Cop
He quit his cop job after a high speed chase that led to a Chicago police officer’s death.
Joliet Teacher to Appear on Jeopardy
The Sator Sanchez Elementary School teacher's episode will reportedly air May 6.
Joliet Woman Wins $4M Lottery Prize
Karen Dale plans to use her money to pay bills, invest and maybe even get a new car.
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- Passed Out, Drunken Driver Blocked McDonald's Drive-Thru Line - Including Police Lieutenant: Cops
- Romeoville Strangler Arrested: Cops
- Plainfield Police Investigating 2 Drive-By Shootings
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- Man Dies After Crash Near Bolingbrook
- Fiber Internet Groundbreaking Held in Plainfield
- Route 66 Red Carpet Corridor Events in Joliet
- Muslim Association of Bolingbrook Open House to Clear Misconceptions, Build Bridges
- Romeoville Ranked 7 in Best Small Cities to Start a Business
- Chicagoland Speedway Donates Trees to Will County Forest Preserves
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