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Shackled Drew Peterson Taken to See Dead Mother at Funeral Home
Will County Sheriff's deputies escorted a shackled Drew Peterson to a Darien funeral home to see his mother's body for a last time, a source said. Peterson had a brief visit with his deceased mother...
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Five Guys Plans to Open Joliet Restaurant
It took awhile, but Five Guys is finally opening a burger restaurant in Joliet. The fast-food restaurant chain known for its red-and-white-checked decor, laundry list of free toppings and...
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This is What $275,000 Buys You
1. 1586 Muskegon Way, Romeoville: Priced at $275,000, according to listings. This is a three-bedroom, three-bathroom, 2,189 square-foot single-family home built in 2002. The house is located in a...
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City Drops Slammers Lease Price to $50,000
The new owners of the Joliet Slammers will be paying a third of what the previous owners paid to lease Silver Cross Field for the next two years. Under the terms of a proposed lease that will go to...
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High School Football Scores, Oct. 12
Join Patch every Friday night to chat about high school football and get the latest scores from your favorite teams and their rivals. We’ll be updating the Illinois high school football scores...
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Lawyer: Drew Peterson Putting Brodsky's Rep Above Own Interests
Drew Peterson is letting attorney Joel Brodsky stay on his case but may still claim the lawyer did such a bad job defending him against murder charges that he needs a new trial. Peterson asked Judge...
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Football: Oswego East Takes Down Romeoville, Keeps Playoff Hopes Alive
Breaking It Down: Oswego East had problems protecting the ball in its game last Friday against Minooka, which led to a lopsided 31-7 loss. In the first quarter, the Wolves' turnovers persisted with an...
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Pick the Perfect Pumpkin
It's mid October, just about the time for families to head out to our local pumpkin farms to pick the perfect fruit for carving a jack-o-lantern. The University of Illinois Extension offers the...
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New JJC Building Almost Ready to Go
When the health professions building at Joliet Junior College opens in November, students will get hands-on experience in nursing. The third floor of the building has technologically advanced...
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Holy O'Batman! The Irish Are Talking About Comics
Will County's oldest Irish organization is hosting a cultural speaker at the Joliet Historical Museum Sunday. Charles Fanning will discuss Irish comics as social history, specifically George McManus'...
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Plainfield Schools Job Application Website Hacked
Anyone who applied online for a job in District 202 over the last few years got a nasty surprise on Saturday, after a hacker breached security on a website used by the district for employment...
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Bipartisan Backing for an Obamacare Play in Illinois
One aspect of Obamacare is drawing bipartisan support — at least in Illinois. Democrat Dick Durbin and Republican Mark Kirk both back an outfit called SimpleHx, which wants a $150 million federal loan...
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Sold! Romeoville Real Estate Transactions: Oct. 14 Edition
These properties were sold in Romeoville recently, according to county property records. 533 N. Maggie Lane, $139,000.00 69 Freesia Drive, $135,000.00 1797 Pebblestone Drive, $150,000.00 222 Hickory...
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Plainfield Man Killed on Interstate 55 after Being Struck by Semi Truck, Car
A 22-year-old Plainfield man walking in the northbound lane of Interstate 55, just north of the U.S. 30 Joliet/Plainfield exit, died Sunday morning after being struck by two vehicles, an Illinois...
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Grant to Fund Signs for Isle a la Cache, Trail
This news release was issued by the Forest Preserve District of Will County: Enbridge Energy Limited Partnership donated $10,000 to the Forest Preserve District of Will County for trailhead signage at...
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Police Blotter: Arrests for Stolen Gun, Drunk Driving, Drug Possession
Matthew J. Cameron, 36, 1928 Cobblestone, Romeoville, arrested by the Romeoville Poice Department and booked into the Will County jail on Oct. 10 on a charge of domestic battery. Richard Phillips, 45,...
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Enter Patch’s Costume Contest for Shot at $5,000
It doesn’t matter if you’re Lady Gaga or Lady Liberty for Halloween—if you have an awesome costume, showcase your creation in our Best Halloween Costume in America Contest. Last year, the headless boy...
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Dan's Candies Boasts Nearly a Century of Experience Making Caramel Apples
Every autumn since 1919, employees of family-run Dan's Homemade Candies are up to their elbows in caramel they dip apples into 200-degree copper kettles full of the sticky goo. It's one of their...
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Scare Your Kids Into Reading with These Books for Halloween
All of us — adults, teens and children — enjoy a scary chill. What better time of year than Halloween to indulge in stories that make our spines tingle? It's the perfect time for your family to...
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