Joliet, IL|News|
Live Easter Bunnies A Terrible Idea: Alternatives In Joliet
Rabbits are the third most abandoned pet at animal shelters. But there are plenty of pets in Joliet waiting for adoption.
Payton Potter, Patch Staff
Payton Potter, Patch Staff
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Joliet, IL|News|
Off-Duty Joliet Cop Arrested On Domestic Battery Charge
The officer was investigated in the January 2020 death of Eric Lurry.
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Joliet, IL|News|
Jewel-Osco, Aldi, Mariano's: Easter Grocery Store Hours In Joliet
Most pharmacies in Joliet will remain open on the Sunday holiday as some grocery chains will be closed.
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Joliet, IL|News|
HoneyBaked Ham In Joliet Keeps Delivery Option As Easter Nears
HoneyBaked Ham Co. has set an early deadline for shipping orders at a number of its locations, including stores in Joliet.
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Joliet, IL|News|
Easter 2021 Near Joliet: Local Holy Week Celebrations
Here's how to participate in local religious celebrations both virtually and in-person.
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Joliet, IL|News|
Saturday Shootout Leads To Police Chase, 2 Arrests: Joliet Cops
Two guns were found lying on a sidewalk after the incident.
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Joliet, IL|News|
Drunken Driver Crashes Into Joliet Softball Field Fence: Police
The man left the scene of the crash but was later stopped by Rockdale police, authorities said.
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Joliet, IL|News|
Joliet West Sweeps Competition At 2021 Journalism Championship
All told, West Joliet Tigers placed in 12 of 16 categories.
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Channahon-Minooka, IL|News|
Deadline To Request Mail-In Ballot Nears For Will County Voters
The consolidated election will be held April 6.
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Joliet, IL|News|
Joliet Prom 2021: High School Dances Return With New Restrictions
Tickets to prom at both Joliet West and Joliet Central high schools cost $15. Here's how to get them.
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Joliet, IL|News|
Will County Vaccinates 600 Residents With Special Needs
The specialty clinic offered sensory friendly vaccination spaces, wheelchair access and drive-thru appointments.
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Joliet, IL|News|
Nature Nurture: Joliet Given Grant For Urban Forest Management
The $20,000 will be used to fund an active forest management program in Joliet.
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Joliet, IL|News|
Over $20M Available To Joliet Families Struggling With Rent
Some families could qualify to receive for nine months of back rent and three months of future rent.
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Mission Viejo, CA|News|
Mission Viejo Library To Reopen, But Only By Appointment
Appointments are available from noon to 5 p.m. between Tuesday and Saturday.
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Lake Forest, CA|News|
Elderly Orange County Man Assaulted While Walking Dog, 1 Jailed
Police said the 69-year-old victim may have been assaulted after a dispute over an unleashed dog.
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Long Beach, CA|News|
Longtime Laguna Beach Animal Shelter Caregiver Retires
Laura Dunaway has worked with animals since she was 17 years old.
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Los Alamitos-Seal Beach, CA|News|
Golden Road Offers Coronavirus-Safe Viewing For Angels Opening
Limited seating, contactless ordering and a socially distanced floor plan are among Golden Road's health and safety offerings.
Payton Potter, Patch Staff
Laguna Niguel-Dana Point, CA|News|
Orange County Jails Again Offering Inmate Visits
Visitation will be offered by appointment only. Here's what else visitors should know.
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Orange County, CA|News|
DisneylandForward: Anaheim Park Eyes Future Expansion
Disneyland is calling on the City of Anaheim to update its approvals to make way for the park's future.
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Laguna Beach, CA|News|
Laguna Beach Grants $450K To 41 Nonprofit Organizations
The Laguna Beach city council will return to in-person hybrid meetings.
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