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Crime · Joliet

Woman, 4-Year-Old Dead After Homicide on Joliet's East Side, Person in Custody

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JOLIET, Ill. (WGN) — A man is in police custody after a woman and a young child were found dead following a homicide that happened on Joliet's East Side, according to the Joliet Police Department (JPD). JPD said a 29-year-old man is under police guard at a local hospital after officers found a 36-year-old woman [...]See the Story

Bolingbrook · Bolingbrook

Fed agents arrest man in Bolingbrook PD lobby after he tried to report encounter with them: police

100% Center coverage: 3 sources

Federal agents arrested a man in the Bolingbrook Police Department lobby Tuesday, after he tried to report an encounter with them, officials said.See the Story

Alex Pretti · Joliet

Nurses leading Joliet vigil on Wednesday for Minnesota nurse Alex Pretti

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The event starts at 7:30 p.m. in downtown Joliet on the east end of the Jefferson Street bridge.See the Story

Bolingbrook police say federal agents arrested man inside police station without warrant

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The agents wore “police” placards and patches from the Deparment of Homeland Security Investigations and the Drug Enforcement Administration, the Bolingbrook police said on Wednesday evening.DEA · Bolingbrook Read Article

Will County man pleads guilty to hate crime, 2024 shooting of neighbor

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A Will County man pleaded guilty Wednesday to attempted murder and committing a hate crime in the shooting of his neighbor in 2024.Hate Crime · Lockport Read Article

Will County Clerk updates to Vote by Mail and Drop Box locations - The Times Weekly

The Will County Clerk published the ballot drop box locations for Vote By Mail collection, including a newly acquired ballot drop box that will be placed at the Village Hall in New Lenox. This new addition increases the total to ten secure ballot drop boxes across Will County in which voters may deposit their completed Vote By Mail envelopes. Due to construction taking place at the Joliet Library Black Road Branch, the ballot drop box has been t…New Lenox · New Lenox Read Article

JJC sets new standard through ARPA grant funding - The Times Weekly

After the pandemic disrupted communities nationwide, Joliet Junior College (JJC) partnered with Will County to deliver $2.5 million from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grant for students studying to work in essential roles. This funding was part of a broader county initiative to invest in local talent and strengthen the healthcare and education workforce. As one of four institutions selected to launch the Will County HEROES Nursing & Teachi…Pandemic · Joliet Read Article

Mountainfilm on Tour to Stop at Lewis University on January 31 - The Times Weekly

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Rock Island 4-8-4 at Joliet

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Rock Island class R-67 Northern 5114 has just passed Joliet (Ill.) Union Station and crossed the GM&O/ATSF diamond as it steams toward Chicago with an eastbound freight in fall 1951. Wallace W. Abbey photoJoliet · Joliet Read Article

Still figuring out college football future, Drew Woodburn leads Lincoln-Way Central basketball. ‘On the fly.’

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Lincoln-Way Central’s Drew Woodburn has an unusual feel for the pulse of the action. The senior point guard, who also was a two-year starter at quarterback for the Knights in football, relies on a decisive mind that quickly deciphers the rhythm and flow of the sports he plays. “With basketball, you learn how to react on the fly,” Woodburn said. “I think playing quarterback prepares me for the moment. One thing you learn is that no situation is e…Basketball · New Lenox Read Article

Setting the stage again, Nathan Munson happily piles up the assists for Lockport. ‘Feels better than scoring.’

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Lockport’s Nathan Munson is loved by his teammates and coaches for his selflessness and his ability to set up other people for easy baskets. For the junior point guard, dishing out the perfect assist is about as good as it gets. “It’s about not being worried about making a mistake,” Munson said. “If one pass doesn’t go through, don’t worry about it. You have to see the next one that can get us an open shot or lead to a layup. “When my pass leads…Lockport, Illinois · Lockport Read Article

Nurses leading Joliet vigil on Wednesday for Minnesota nurse Alex Pretti

100% Center coverage: 2 sources

The event starts at 7:30 p.m. in downtown Joliet on the east end of the Jefferson Street bridge.Alex Pretti · Joliet See the Story

Fed agents arrest man in Bolingbrook PD lobby after he tried to report encounter with them: police

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Federal agents arrested a man in the Bolingbrook Police Department lobby Tuesday, after he tried to report an encounter with them, officials said.Bolingbrook · Bolingbrook See the Story

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Woman, 4-Year-Old Dead After Homicide on Joliet's East Side, Person in Custody

Fed agents arrest man in Bolingbrook PD lobby after he tried to report encounter with them: police

Nurses leading Joliet vigil on Wednesday for Minnesota nurse Alex Pretti

Bolingbrook police say federal agents arrested man inside police station without warrant

Will County man pleads guilty to hate crime, 2024 shooting of neighbor

Will County Clerk updates to Vote by Mail and Drop Box locations - The Times Weekly

JJC sets new standard through ARPA grant funding - The Times Weekly

Mountainfilm on Tour to Stop at Lewis University on January 31 - The Times Weekly

Rock Island 4-8-4 at Joliet

Still figuring out college football future, Drew Woodburn leads Lincoln-Way Central basketball. ‘On the fly.’

Setting the stage again, Nathan Munson happily piles up the assists for Lockport. ‘Feels better than scoring.’

Nurses leading Joliet vigil on Wednesday for Minnesota nurse Alex Pretti

Fed agents arrest man in Bolingbrook PD lobby after he tried to report encounter with them: police

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Bolingbrook police say federal agents arrested man inside police station without warrant

Will County man pleads guilty to hate crime, 2024 shooting of neighbor

Will County Clerk updates to Vote by Mail and Drop Box locations - The Times Weekly

JJC sets new standard through ARPA grant funding - The Times Weekly

Mountainfilm on Tour to Stop at Lewis University on January 31 - The Times Weekly

Rock Island 4-8-4 at Joliet

Still figuring out college football future, Drew Woodburn leads Lincoln-Way Central basketball. ‘On the fly.’

Setting the stage again, Nathan Munson happily piles up the assists for Lockport. ‘Feels better than scoring.’

Nurses leading Joliet vigil on Wednesday for Minnesota nurse Alex Pretti

Fed agents arrest man in Bolingbrook PD lobby after he tried to report encounter with them: police

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