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2014 'Great Read' Focuses on World War I, Kicks Off Jan. 9
Participants will read books about the first and second world wars and can join in several public events tied to the topic.
Karen Sorensen, Patch Staff
Karen Sorensen, Patch Staff
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I've been the editor of Joliet Patch since its launch in May 2012, and prior to that I helped launch Plainfield Patch in August 2010.
As a journalist with 20-plus years' experience, I love that Patch is a grassroots approach to connecting people to the community in which they live. We provide a platform to get the news of the day just on your town -- Joliet -- as well as a community resource that allows you to offer your opinion, follow topics that interest you and interact with other Patch readers.
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Merry Christmas! Do You Know the History of Our Holiday Traditions?
Allow us to offer the background stories for why we send Christmas cards, place lights on Christmas streets and decorate with candy canes.
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Forest Preserve District Offering Christmas Tree Recycling
Four locations are available to drop off old trees, which will be chipped and used as mulch rather than thrown into landfills.
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Patricia Payton Obituary
A service will be held Friday at Saving Power Church in Joliet.
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Will We Be Having a White Christmas in Joliet?
Magic 8 Ball -- and the National Weather Service -- say "yes."
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Man Arrested for Choking Pregnant Girlfriend, Police Say
Corey Copeland was also charged with violating his parole from previous convictions of burglary and theft, Joliet police said.
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Blotter: Stolen Car and Arrest Warrant Charges
Arrests made by the Joliet Police Department, Will County Sheriff's Office and other law enforcement agencies.
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Children's Programs, Events Offered During Winter Break
Check out these options being presented by the Joliet Park District and the Joliet Public Library.
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Richards Street to Close for Joliet Gateway Center Work
The closure between Washington and Jefferson streets will start on Dec. 30.
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Holidays to Affect Joliet Garbage Collection Schedule
Pickup will be pushed back one day Wednesday through Friday of this week and next, officials said.
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Family Fun Zone Holding Holiday Party Christmas Night
The free event is open to families in need and includes free pizza, soda and roller skating. Reservations are required.
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Blotter: Aggravated Battery, No Licence, Theft, Other Charges
Arrests made by the Joliet Police Department, Will County Sheriff's Office and other law enforcement agencies.
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Man Shot in Shoulder by Unknown Drive-by Attacker, Police Say
The victim, whose identity has not been released, survived the shooting, according to the Will County Sheriff's Office, which is handling the investigation.
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What's Open in Joliet on Christmas Day
For your last-minute food or shopping needs, we've compiled a list of businesses doing business on Dec. 25.
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Check Out JJC's Last-Minute Tips for Stress-Free Cooking
The Joliet school's culinary chefs/professors have come up with 10 ways in which holiday cooks can make it easier on themselves.
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USF Students Find Place at Holiday Table with School Food Worker
Diane Reed invites students who can't be home with their families to come to her house for a holiday meal.
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Time to Vote: Best Place to Get a Drink in the Joliet Area
Joliet Patch readers nominated 45 drinking establishments, and now we need you to vote for the top one.
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And the Best Grocery Store in Joliet Is...
Joliet Patch readers have voted, and their choice for the top grocery store in Joliet is Ultra Foods.
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Saw It on eBay: Old Joliet Citizens Brewing Co. Soda Bottle
The seller has set an opening bid of $7.99 for this remnant of Joliet's past.
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Blotter: Domestic Battery, Heroin, Theft, DUI, Drugs, Other Charges
Arrests made by the Joliet Police Department, Will County Sheriff's Office and other law enforcement agencies.
Karen Sorensen, Patch Staff
