Joliet|News|
Recycle Your Holiday Lights at These Will County Locations
Dispose of unwanted, burned out, or “horribly twisted” string holiday lights.
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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Joliet|News|
Winter Bird Viewing Gives Residents Glimpse at Rare Species
There is a whole host of avian characters to observe in the colder months.
Scott Viau, Patch Staff
Oswego, IL|News|
Box Cutter Brought to Fight / Traffic Stops Net $53K in Drugs / Sex with Student Sentence / Roundabout Construction
Catch up on Fox Valley headlines: School petition / police blotters / Calendar celebrates differences / $50K bakery bail.
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Joliet|News|
James Glasgow Longest Serving State's Attorney in Will County History
Throughout his tenure, his office has maintained a felony conviction rate consistently 15 points higher than the state average.
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Plainfield, IL|News|
Plainfield Native Talks Stand-Up Comedy, New TV Show
A Q&A with Joel Kim Booster.
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Oswego, IL|News|
Oswego Police to Crackdown on Drunk Drivers Over Holidays
They will also be looking for seat belt violators.
Scott Viau, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
Laced Gummy Bears That Sickened Students Were Homemade: Police
Police believe the gummy bears contained cannabis.
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Joliet|News|
Informant Leads Police to Joliet Fugitive
He was found with a loaded semi-automatic handgun.
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Aurora, IL|News|
Man Gets Nearly 3 Years in Prison for Traveling to Aurora for Sex with Minor
He also must register for 10 years as a sex offender.
Scott Viau, Patch Staff
Joliet|News|
Next Will County Job Fair Dec. 14
Bring your resume, dress for success and be ready for an interview
Scott Viau, Patch Staff
Plainfield, IL|News|
St. Mary Immaculate to Hold Christmas Eve Special Needs Mass
The mass will be held at 2 p.m. Dec. 24 in Cana Hall at St. Mary Immaculate.
Scott Viau, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
City Says Naperville Woman Can't Run Church Out of House
The city became involved after a homeowners association complained.
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Oswego, IL|News|
Dog Attacks Man, DUI, Domestic Battery: Oswego Blotter
Arrests and incidents occurred between Dec. 2 and Dec. 8.
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Romeoville, IL|News|
Prostitution, Retail Theft, DUI: Romeoville Blotter
Arrests and incidents occurred between Nov. 28 and Dec. 6.
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Joliet|News|
Joliet Police Cracking Down on Drunk Drivers for Holidays
Police will be deployed from Dec. 23 through Jan. 1 at various locations throughout the city.
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Joliet|News|
Theft, Battery, DUI: Joliet Blotter
Arrests occurred Thursday, Dec. 8.
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Joliet|News|
Intoxicated Joliet Driver with Toddlers in Car Fled from Traffic Crash: Police
He was arrested at a nearby motel.
Scott Viau, Patch Staff
Yorkville, IL|News|
Yorkville Woman Brings Box Cutter to Family Fight: Police
A male and female had minor cuts, but were unsure if they came from fingernails or the box cutter.
Scott Viau, Patch Staff
