Guilty: Jury Convicts Bolingbrook Man of Running Sex Trafficking Ring
McKenzie Carson was found guilty of sex trafficking four victims, including a minor.
View ArticleWho's Leading in Best Bakery Voting?
Voting ends Sunday -- click to support your favorite in Patch's poll for the best in Plainfield, Bolingbrook and Romeoville.
View ArticleThis Week, We’re Sending Notes to Newtown
A year after the shooting, we invite you to send good thoughts Newtown's way.
View ArticleIs 'Good Debt' Ruining Your Chance of Retiring?
Don't let monthly bills weigh you down.
View ArticleThe Best Things to Buy in December
Written by Wendy Rose Gould, Daily Finance With Thanksgiving come and gone, and Black Friday just a memory, it's officiall
View ArticlePolice Blotter: Domestic Battery, Retail Theft & Cannabis Arrests
Also, police report that two Joliet teens are charged in connection with a drug arrest near the intersection of Weber Road and Carillon Drive.
View ArticleUnemployment: What Are the Big Trends?
Unemployment rate improves as long-term unemployment persists.
View ArticleThe Jobseeker's Holiday Survival Guide
10 steps to find the joy in the December job hunt.
View Article9 DIY Foodie Gifts That Practically Make Themselves
Save cash this season with these delicious DIY holiday gifts.
View Article3-Bedroom Romeoville Home on Belmont Drive Selling for $134,900
Find homes for sale in the region on this page every week, from our partners at Zillow.
View ArticleBrrrr! National Weather Service Issues Wind Chill Advisory for Will County
Expect temperatures to drop into the single digits and the real-feel reading to sink well below zero Wednesday afternoon and night into Thursday morning.
View ArticleBolingbrook Woman Seeks Help to Bring Mason Home for the Holidays
Family places its faith in a higher power and lives by the mantra, "All things are possible."
View ArticleTruck Lands in Ditch, But No Injuries in I-55 Crash Near Route 53: Police
Cause of accident remains under investigation, according to a spokesman with the Illinois State Police.
View Article5 Party-Perfect Christmas Cookie Recipes
Make these gorgeous sweet treats this weekend.
View ArticleNo Concealing His Feelings: Patch Editor Recoils After Firing Gun on Shooting...
Ron Kremer offers a first-person account of his experience after observing—and taking part—in a conceal carry class taught by a local police officer.
View Article'Train' Stop Perfect Way to Unwind After a Day of Shopping
Plus, local headlines that didn't make today's newsletter and a link to The Weekender, Patch's guide for dining and entertainment options.
View ArticlePolice Apprehend Man Who Snatches Purse from 82-Year-Old Woman: Report
Frederic T. Ehringer is facing a felony charge of aggravated robbery following an incident that occurred on Tuesday in the Jewel-Osco parking lot, according to Romeoville Deputy Police Chief Steve...
View ArticleBreastfeed Like a Supermodel
Gisele Bündchen, supermodel and super mom, shows us all how easy and beautiful breastfeedling can be.
View ArticleSing-Along at the Bean then Grab a Brat
3 Things to Do in Chicago: Lots of holiday cheer this weekend plus Jerry Seinfeld.
View ArticleMega Millions Jackpot Tops $400 Million for Friday Drawing
The Illinois Lottery wants you to think about dropping $2 on the Veterans Cash drawing, too, to help our military vets.
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