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Ruby Street Bridge Out Of Service For Months: Joliet
Detour routes have been posted. Drivers are advised to use caution and seek alternate routes when traveling in the area.
I was born in Joliet and grew up across from Nowell Park on the city's far east-side where I delivered the Joliet Herald-News. I attended grade school at St. Mary Nativity on Broadway. Some of my favorite memories growing up revolve around St, Joseph's Park where I played Little League baseball and had several Catholic Youth Organization basketball games.
At 13, our family moved to Plainfield. By the time I was 16, I knew I wanted to be a journalist. As a teen, I made a few extra bucks as a sports stringer for The Plainfield Enterprise taking photos and covering Plainfield's high school football and basketball games.
I graduated with a journalism degree from Eastern Illinois University. I have had a strong passion and commitment for public service journalism ever since. I am grateful to have covered so many different places throughout the greater Midwest.
After college, I worked for The South Bend Tribune, the Daily Herald in Arlington Heights, Green Bay Press-Gazette, Omaha World-Herald and on the statewide investigative team for USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin, where I was based at The Post-Crescent in Appleton for five years.
I'm thrilled to be joining Patch as the Joliet Editor at this point in time when more and more people prefer to access their local news through web-only platforms and mobile devices.
Joliet and Will County always seem to have a lot of news going on, and I will do my best to bring you a superior news product.
Detour routes have been posted. Drivers are advised to use caution and seek alternate routes when traveling in the area.
Mya King, age 12, died of a heroin overdose April 17. Joliet police arrested her mother, but State's Attorney Glasgow has not filed charges.
Grundy Sheriff Ken Briley said one of the criminal defendants, Christopher Sherry of Homer Glen, may need to get his legs amputated.
Yussef Zahran, 19, was placed into custody on May 2 at noon after turning himself in at the Joliet Police Department.
The Joliet City Council will vote at Tuesday's meeting whether to approve a special use permit so Taco Pros can build a drive-thru window.
Food vendors include Auntie Anne’s, Cemeno’s Pizza, Gigi’s Sweets on the Go!, Salubrious Stop, Smokin’ Z BBQ, Sunshine Mexican Cafe and TCBY
"Every moment spent in this sanctuary is a testament to the art of gracious living," proclaims Adam Stary of The Stary Group.
Because the asking price for Syl's has dropped nearly in half, Mike McCatty is confident a buyer will emerge. It may not stay a restaurant.
“It is vital that we honor the important history of Starved Rock State Park,” declared Sen. Sue Rezin, the Morris Republican.
Joliet resident Charles Welch has retained the law offices of Cassian & Carter to file this week's civil lawsuit against Walmart Stores.
Joliet police are trying to capture Yussef Zahran, a 19-year-old who lives in the Plainfield area on Kingsbury Estates Drive.
At 9 a.m. Joliet detectives, the SWAT team and K9 unit raided Maurice Robinson's house in the 200 block of Munroe Street. He was captured.
Breah Pointer worked as the social worker for Joliet Township High School District 204 at the Pathways alternative high school building.
John Wandless was driving his truck east on Goodwin Road when he drifted into the grassy shoulder and went off the roadway, officials said.
Motorists can expect delays and should allow extra time for trips through this area.
The victim and her infant daughter were taken to St Joseph Medical Center by the Joliet Fire Department for treatment of minor injuries.
A taser was deployed but was ineffective and Shaun Matheny continued to run from the officer, Joliet police noted.
While being taken to the Joliet Police Department, Rodney Williams made numerous threats to physically injure an officer, authorities say.
Upon arrival at 1:55 a.m., Joliet police officers located 33-year-old Michael Gallegos in the parking lot.
Joliet police responded to the Illinois Secretary of State driver’s license facility at 201 Joyce Road for a disturbance.