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Shorewood sewers will be smoking this week
Shorewood residents can breathe easy if they notice smoking sewers this week. Smoke testing is scheduled for the next few days throughout the village's sanitary sewer system. The... — Updated 10/3/2019
Final cruise night of year has good turnout
Perfect weather brought a good turn out Aug. 20 to the final Cruise Night of the 2010s in downtown Plainfield. Classic cars lined both sides of Lockport Street - receiving looks of admiration and interest from both gear heads and... — Updated 10/3/2019
Man arrested for shooting teen, infant
A Joliet man was arrested Aug. 27 after reportedly shooting a teen and an infant. Both victims, a 19-year-old man and his 1-year-old child, were hospitalized with non-life... — Updated 10/3/2019
Residents to enjoy night under the stars
Shorewood residents are invited to enjoy a night under the stars at the Family Camp Out event Sept. 6. The village will host the all-ages event in Shorewood Park. Costs are $5 per... — Updated 10/3/2019
Village of Plainfield holding food drive for community
The Village of Plainfield is hosting a food drive through September 20 for National Hunger Action Month. The village's efforts will benefit Bags of Hope, a private backpack food program, the Green Harvest Food Pantry, and the Plain... — Updated 10/2/2019
Troy administrator spends time working in Nepal
s Troy students have gotten back into the rhythm of the school year, one faculty member can remain confident she traveled the farthest this summer. District Administrator Kristin... — Updated 10/2/2019
Downtown Plainfield banquet hall in jeopardy
Contract issues and renovation schedules jeopardized approval of a downtown Plainfield banquet hall again. Operators of The Sanctuary, 24216 W. Lockport St., sought approval from trustees at the Sept. 9 Village Board meeting, but... — Updated 10/2/2019
Shooting along Mexican Independence Day parade route injures one
The Mexican Independence Day parade held Sept. 14 in Joliet was marred by violence near the parade route. A 16-year-old boy was shot in the leg during an apparent confrontation... — Updated 10/2/2019
Oktoberfest to be held in Shorewood
Prost! If you're a Shorewood resident who want to celebrate your German heritage, or you simply like music and beer - Oktoberfest will be Sept. 28. The village's Bavarian-style... — Updated 10/2/2019
Plainfield approves several new purchases
Like a young child putting together a Lego town, Plainfield has gathered a variety of items recently. Four police cars, 800 trees and a $300,000 street sweeper were among the items approved for purchase Sept. 16 at the Plainfield V... — Updated 10/2/2019