News - Joliet and Will County

A Bolingbrook man has been sentenced to 12 1/2 years in prison for drug-induced homicide in Aurora. The man sold fentanyl pills to an Aurora man who died after ingesting one pill.

An Illinois National Guard staff sergeant from South Elgin has been charged in Will County with official misconduct by looking up someone’s license plate for no “official purpose.”

Peter Strama, 22, was taken to the jail on Thursday after his arrest by the Will County Sheriff’s Office.

The Village of Manhattan invites residents and visitors to attend the free, family event from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at Village Hall.
The City of Lockport has scheduled two workshops to discuss the possibility of a data center, though no official proposals are under consideration.
Before you get the bikes and scooters out for a ride around Plainfield, the village is reminding residents of local rules and regulations.
The Rialto Square Theatre presents the Lithuanian Opera "Marta" on Sunday, May 10. Celebrate mom at weekend events in Joliet and Mokena.

Real estate news: The single-family home located at 11300 South Highland Drive in Plainfield was sold on April 22, for $705,113, or $223 per square foot.

Plainfield District 202 helps police, neurodivergent drivers learn safe ways to handle traffic stops
District 202 Director of Safety and Security Stefan Bjes told those in attendance it is OK to be nervous during a traffic stop.

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