Shorewood, IL|News|
Car Catches Fire in Drive-Thru at Shorewood Bank
It is unknown how the car caught fire.
Scott Viau, Patch Staff
Scott Viau, Patch Staff
- Joliet, IL
Scott Viau was born in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and received his bachelor's degree in English from Northern Michigan University in Marquette, Michigan. He worked for the student newspaper, The North Wind, while in college. After graduation, he was employed by The Daily Mining Gazette in Houghton, Michigan, where he worked as a reporter, editor and page designer.
Anyone with questions, concerns or news tips can reach Scott at scott.viau@patch.com.
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Naperville, IL|News|
Naperville Announces New Deputy and Division Fire Chiefs
"Andy Dina and Amy Scheller have distinguished themselves with their leadership, vision and integrity,” said Fire Chief Mark Puknaitis
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Bolingbrook Principal Named Principal of the Year
“To be nominated and recognized by your peers is extremely satisfying,” Dr. Jason Pascavage said.
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Romeoville, IL|News|
Romeoville HS Cheerleading Teams Qualify for ICCA state
The Illinois Cheerleading Coaches Association state championships will be held in Springfield Jan. 7 and 8.
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Channahon-Minooka, IL|News|
Minooka Senior Named December Rotary Club Student of the Month
Madison Coybe maintains a 3.6 grade-point-average.
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Joliet|News|
Joliet Offers Tips on Staying Warm This Winter, Dealing with Cold Weather
Also remember to check on the elderly, those with medical conditions, and those with special needs during periods of extreme cold weather.
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Yorkville, IL|News|
Warming Locations for Kendall County
Make sure you have a place to warm up.
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Yorkville, IL|News|
Yorkville Looking to Fill City Council Vacancy
The appointed term expires at the end of April 2017.
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Joliet|News|
No Injuries in Joliet Apartment Fire
The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
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Joliet|News|
Hairball to Pay Homage to Biggest Rock Acts at Rialto Square
Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 19.
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Plainfield, IL|News|
State Supreme Court Justice Talks to Troy Middle School
“The judicial branch is by far the smallest branch of the government,” Rita Garman told the students, “but it’s a very important one.”
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Plainfield, IL|News|
Plainfield Lacrosse Informational Meetings Dec. 13, 20
No experience is needed.
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Naperville, IL|News|
District 204 Drops Driver's Ed as a Requirement After Civil Rights Complaint
The complaint says the requirement is discriminatory to some disabled students.
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Aurora, IL|News|
Aurora Woman Falls in Icy Pond While Trying to Rescue Dog
Both the woman and dog had to be rescued.
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Joliet|News|
Domestic Battery, Theft, DUI: Joliet Blotter
Arrests occurred between Dec. 9 and Dec. 11.
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Joliet|News|
Stay Safe with These Holiday Safety Tips
“Giving friends and loved ones items that will help them be better prepared for the unexpected shows how much you care about their safety.”
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Aurora, IL|News|
Man Gets 6 Years in Prison After Paying for Sex with Child in Aurora
He paid the girl's "mother" $150 and was subsequently arrested.
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Chicago, IL|News|
Chicago Man Gets 6 Years in Prison After Paying for Sex with Child
He paid the girl's "mother" $150 and was subsequently arrested.
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Joliet|News|
Joliet Man Fatally Shot on Street Corner
The Joliet Police Department is investigating the incident as a homicide.
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Oswego, IL|News|
Kendall Sheriff's Office Finds Success in 'Fugitive Friday' Initiative
Since January 2016, the efforts resulted in a 16 percent reduction of felony warrants.
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