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Joliet, Will County police investigating major homicides in the area during the summer

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Joliet, Will County police investigating major homicides in the area during the summer
JOLIET – During the summer, Joliet and Will County have been marked by unusual deaths, shootings, multiple homicides and a tragic murder-suicide case.
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Police: Woman charged with hate crime for spray-painting swastikas on Bolingbrook Mayor Roger Claar's home

Police: Woman charged with hate crime for spray-painting swastikas on Bolingbrook Mayor Roger Claar's home

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New Lenox police release photos of burglary suspect, ask public for help identifying

New Lenox police release photos of burglary suspect, ask public for help identifying

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Wilmington police K9 locates drugs during traffic stop

Wilmington police K9 locates drugs during traffic stop

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Hosey: Mom warns of over-the-counter overdose

Hosey: Mom warns of over-the-counter overdose

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Football: Plainfield South uses counter attack to beat Joliet Central

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Wilmington police K9 locates drugs during traffic stop

Wilmington police K9 locates drugs during traffic stop

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Will County Felony Files: Sept. 22, 2017

Will County Felony Files: Sept. 22, 2017

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Police: Woman charged with hate crime for spray-painting swastikas on Bolingbrook Mayor Roger Claar's home

Police: Woman charged with hate crime for spray-painting swastikas on Bolingbrook Mayor Roger Claar's home

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Hosey: Mom warns of over-the-counter overdose

Hosey: Mom warns of over-the-counter overdose

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New Lenox police release photos of burglary suspect, ask public for help identifying

New Lenox police release photos of burglary suspect, ask public for help identifying

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Joliet, Will County police investigating major homicides in the area during the summer

Joliet, Will County police investigating major homicides in the area during the summer

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Football: Mistakes separate Plainfield North from victory

Football: Mistakes separate Plainfield North from victory

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Football: Plainfield South uses counter attack to beat Joliet Central

Football: Plainfield South uses counter attack to beat Joliet Central

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Wilmington police K9 locates drugs during traffic stop

Wilmington police K9 locates drugs during traffic stop

The Wilmington Police Department posted on its Facebook page about one of its K9's who helped find drugs during a traffic stop last Thursday…
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  • Hosey: Mom warns of over-the-counter overdose
  • New Lenox police release photos of burglary suspect, ask public for help identifying
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State

Evidence of invasive grass carp signals threat to Lake Erie

Evidence of invasive grass carp signals threat to Lake Erie

TOLEDO, Ohio – Researchers have fresh evidence that invasive grass carp are swimming and spawning near the mouth of a river that flows into …
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  • Wheaton College football players charged in hazing incident
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Nation & World

Dam failing as scope of Puerto Rico's disaster becomes clear

Dam failing as scope of Puerto Rico's disaster becomes clear

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico – Puerto Rican officials rushed to evacuate tens of thousands of people downstream of a failing dam and said they coul…
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Local Sports

Area football roundup: Pringle rushes for 421 in Bolingbrook victory

BOLINGBROOK – Bradley-Bourbonnais, trying to avoid a four-game losing streak, was leading Bolingbrook, 24-21, after three quarters Friday ni…
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Chicago Sports

Royals maintain wild card hopes with 8-2 win over White Sox

Royals maintain wild card hopes with 8-2 win over White Sox

CHICAGO – Kansas City has eight games left and almost no margin for error.Alex Gordon homered, Whit …
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  • Hub Arkush: Take a breath, Bears fans
  • Cubs win, 2-1, in Maddon's return to Trop, extend streak to 7
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Lifestyle

Joliet Noon Lions Club hosted community health events

JOLIET – The Joliet Noon Lions Club held a community health screening on May 17 from noon to 3 p.m. at Our lady of Angels Retirement/Rehab C…
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  • Pumpkin Fest 2017 at Lockport farm has many attractions
  • Enjoy autumn Family Fun Fest with the Plainfield Park District Oct. 14
  • Joliet church offering annual Oktoberfest on Sept. 30

Opinion

Hosey: Mom warns of over-the-counter overdose

Hosey: Mom warns of over-the-counter overdose

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  • Styf: Will County Coroner needs to follow the law regarding public records
  • Another view: We the people should celebrate U.S. Constitution: 230 years and still going strong
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Ponytails are back, and are more popular than ever.  While always favored by athletes and college students running late for class, ponytails…
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