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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.
The menu at the new eatery is similar to the Caton Farm Road location, featuring a full lunch and dinner menu as well as a beer lineup that includes 10 craft beers on tap.
The no-kill shelter's fundraiser features Christmas decorations for sale, free hot chocolate and cookies, and tickets for a $1,000 raffle prize drawing.
The additions "bring a wealth of knowledge and experience — from business to theology — to our university," said Arvid Johnson, president of the Joliet-based school.
Make your viewing plans by checking out the list of who's playing where.
The no-kill shelter's fundraiser features Christmas decorations for sale, free hot chocolate and cookies, and tickets for a $1,000 raffle prize drawing.
The no-kill shelter's fundraiser features Christmas decorations for sale, free hot chocolate and cookies, and tickets for a $1,000 raffle prize drawing.
A service will be held Friday at the Minor-Morris Funeral Home in Joliet.
The new eatery features a full lunch and dinner menu as well as a beer lineup that includes 10 craft beers on tap.
The additions "bring a wealth of knowledge and experience — from business to theology — to our university," said Arvid Johnson, president of the Joliet-based school.
The additions "bring a wealth of knowledge and experience — from business to theology — to our university," said Arvid Johnson, president of the Joliet-based school.
The additions "bring a wealth of knowledge and experience — from business to theology — to our university," said Arvid Johnson, president of the Joliet-based school.
A service will be held Friday at Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Joliet.
Arrests made by the Joliet Police Department, Will County Sheriff's Office and other law enforcement agencies.
Joliet District 4 Councilwoman Susie Barber said she wanted to "prevent any undue conclusions being drawn" about her absence since August.
The 16-year-old suspect was arrested on an obscenity charge for using Instagram to post the photo, Joliet police said.
Three of those students were also chosen to receive an Award of Excellence by JJC studio art faculty.
The victim is Charles Phillips III, of Plainfield, according to the Will County Coroner's Office.
The victim is Charles Phillips III, of Plainfield, according to the Will County Coroner's Office.
Here are suggestions from the city of Joliet as to what you should have in your house and car in case of a cold-weather emergency.
According to the National Weather Service, snow will start falling after midnight and road salt will be less effective because the overnight low will be about 11.
