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Union members help clean old Joliet prison

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Union members help clean old Joliet prison
JOLIET – About 200 volunteers cleaned the old Joliet prison for two days as part of an effort to revamp the property.
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Plainfield preschool collects for the troops

Plainfield preschool collects for the troops

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Prep baseball: 18-hit attack helps JCA complete sweep

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Hosey: Unlisted before hired as city's first female firefighter

Hosey: Unlisted before hired as city's first female firefighter

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Photos: Volunteers clean old Joliet prison

Photos: Volunteers clean old Joliet prison

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Joliet resident seeks city help with Bronk Road traffic

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Okon: Parking everywhere, but not a space I want

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Boys track & field: Meyer, Adams win multiple events at DG South

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Girls track and field: Lockport finishes fifth in 16-team Marszalek Invitational

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Plainfield preschool collects for the troops

Plainfield preschool collects for the troops

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Photos: Volunteers clean old Joliet prison

Photos: Volunteers clean old Joliet prison

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Hosey: Unlisted before hired as city's first female firefighter

Hosey: Unlisted before hired as city's first female firefighter

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Will County Felony Files: April 20, 2018

Will County Felony Files: April 20, 2018

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Author winner announced April 26 in Bolingbrook

Author winner announced April 26 in Bolingbrook

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Finger gym benefits Plainfield kindergarten students

Finger gym benefits Plainfield kindergarten students

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Laughing for a Cause: HaHaMen and Phil’s Friends Partner for May Event

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Prep baseball: Lockport rallies, gets walk-off against Lincoln-Way East

Prep baseball: Lockport rallies, gets walk-off against Lincoln-Way East

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LocalLit author spotlight: Ken McGee of Plainfield

LocalLit author spotlight: Ken McGee of Plainfield

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Lincoln-Way Marching Band announces 2018-2019 Drum Majors

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Wimbiscus: Living long enough to play pension roulette

Wimbiscus: Living long enough to play pension roulette

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Illinois plan: Replace armed school officers with therapists

Illinois plan: Replace armed school officers with therapists

SPRINGFIELD – Some Illinois lawmakers want to give extra money to schools that replace armed security officers with unarmed social workers a…
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Nation & World

4 dead in Waffle House shooting in Tennessee; suspect sought

4 dead in Waffle House shooting in Tennessee; suspect sought

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Area roundup: Plainfield East baseball rallies to beat Lockport

Area roundup: Plainfield East baseball rallies to beat Lockport

LOCKPORT – After beating Minooka, 5-3, on Friday night, Plainfield East completed a successful weekend Saturday with an 11-9 Southwest Prair…
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Chicago Sports

Reddick's 2 homers lead Astros to another rout of White Sox

Reddick's 2 homers lead Astros to another rout of White Sox

CHICAGO – The Houston Astros and Josh Reddick just keep climbing – and pouring frustration on the White Sox.
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Lifestyle

Plainfield preschool collects for the troops

Plainfield preschool collects for the troops

A preschool teacher’s son serving in the U.S. Navy inspired the students at Plainfield Park District’s Great Adventure Preschool in Plainfie…
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  • Bolingbrook speech team supports teammates
  • Former Bolingbrook student shares career experiences with current students
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Opinion

Wimbiscus: Living long enough to play pension roulette

Wimbiscus: Living long enough to play pension roulette

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Five things your attorney wants you to know about wrongful death

Five things your attorney wants you to know about wrongful death

If someone’s death is the result of negligence or misconduct of another, the surviving family members may sue for "wrongful death."
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