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Catholics should not allow either political party to derail social doctrine: Dignity, solidarity, subsidiarity, common good - Kenneth Craycraft - The Dialog

Over the last few weeks of 2025, two ongoing stories in the news illustrate why we Catholics should eschew party identification or partisan loyalty. The first is the ongoing fallout from the September assassination of Charlie Kirk and the legacy of the organization he founded, Turning Point USA. The second is the appointment of Bishop Ronald A. Hicks of Joliet, Illinois, as the new archbishop of New York, replacing Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan. Sub…Joliet · Joliet Read Article

BioLife Rejects Plasma Donor, Joliet Police Make Arrest, Then ANOTHER Arrest: Here's What Happened

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He refused to comply with booking procedures and was transported to the Will County Adult Detention Facility, Joliet police pointed out.Joliet · Joliet Read Article

Harold Freeman Weakley Jr

Harold Freeman Weakley Jr (better known as Freeman) passed away December 14th, 2025. He was born March 17, 1955 to Harold F. Weakley and Louise Dodgen Weakley. He graduated from Serena High School, and Joliet Jr College. Freeman married Tonya…Joliet · Joliet Read Article

Sharks Fish & Chicken opens two Joliet locations; City Council approves beer and wine license - The Times Weekly

A fast-food restaurant that specializes in fried fish, wings, shrimp and chicken is opening two locations in the City of Joliet. The City Council Tuesday unanimously approved the opening of Sharks Fish and Chicken at two sites along with Class D licenses that allow for beer and wine consumption on premises only. City Manager Beth Beatty recommended the liquor license approvals. Sharks on Raynor will open inside a commercial building that also ho…Joliet · Joliet Read Article

Illinois gives $12M to NASCAR – Illinois Policy

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NASCAR is a private organization that runs high-end stock car racing events and owns the Chicagoland Speedway in Joliet. In past years, they have held events in Chicago, converting city streets for use in large-scale events. The event is not taking place in 2026, which raises more questions about why NASCAR needs millions from taxpayers.Nascar · Joliet Read Article

$5K Worth of Funko Collectibles Stolen From Joliet Apartment, 2 Arrested, Police Say

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Five thousand dollars in stolen Funko Pop! figures were recovered after a traffic stop in the Chicago area, and two suspects were arrested, police said.Joliet · Joliet See the Story

Priest In Hiding? Diocese Of Joliet Clergy Accused Of Sexual Assault At Hammel Woods Can’t Be Found: Deputy

The Diocese of Joliet only took action against Father Nestor Sanchez, formerly of Holy Family, after Joliet Patch revealed the lawsuit. JOLIET, IL — As Roman Catholic Diocese of Joliet Bishop Ronald Hicks prepares for his upcoming promotion and move to the Big Apple, replacing Cardinal Timothy Dolan as the new archbishop of New York, a sexual harassment lawsuit against the Diocese of Joliet and one of Joliet’s priests is off to a slow and mysteriJoliet · Joliet Read Article

Joliet Male Suspect Accused of False Bomb Threat Via YouTube Video Targeting Westmont Porsche Warehouse

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Westmont Chief of Police Brian Gruen announced Tuesday, December 30, 2025 that Judge Anthony Coco has granted the State’s motion to detain pre-trial a Joliet male suspect accused of posting a video threatening a Westmont Porsche warehouse. Devan ShearJoliet · Joliet Read Article

Two juveniles arrested following large disturbance, multiple fights at Joliet mall

Two juveniles were arrested following a large disturbance inside the Louis Joliet Mall Saturday evening, according to Joliet police. Officers responded to the mall, located in the 3300 block of Mall Loop Drive, at around 5:51 p.m.Joliet · Joliet Read Article

Joliet, IL - Traffic Alert: West Jefferson St Closed Due to Structure Fire; Expect Area Delays Today

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Joliet, IL – Drivers in Joliet are being urged to avoid West Jefferson Street today after police shut down both eastbound lanes due to an active structure fire in the area. According to the Joliet Police Department, the closure is affecting the 1200 block of West Jefferson Street, where emergency crews are responding to a reported structu…Joliet · Joliet Read Article

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Catholics should not allow either political party to derail social doctrine: Dignity, solidarity, subsidiarity, common good - Kenneth Craycraft - The Dialog

BioLife Rejects Plasma Donor, Joliet Police Make Arrest, Then ANOTHER Arrest: Here's What Happened

Harold Freeman Weakley Jr

Sharks Fish & Chicken opens two Joliet locations; City Council approves beer and wine license - The Times Weekly

Illinois gives $12M to NASCAR – Illinois Policy

$5K Worth of Funko Collectibles Stolen From Joliet Apartment, 2 Arrested, Police Say

Priest In Hiding? Diocese Of Joliet Clergy Accused Of Sexual Assault At Hammel Woods Can’t Be Found: Deputy

Joliet Male Suspect Accused of False Bomb Threat Via YouTube Video Targeting Westmont Porsche Warehouse

Two juveniles arrested following large disturbance, multiple fights at Joliet mall

Joliet, IL - Traffic Alert: West Jefferson St Closed Due to Structure Fire; Expect Area Delays Today

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Catholics should not allow either political party to derail social doctrine: Dignity, solidarity, subsidiarity, common good - Kenneth Craycraft - The Dialog

BioLife Rejects Plasma Donor, Joliet Police Make Arrest, Then ANOTHER Arrest: Here's What Happened

Harold Freeman Weakley Jr

Sharks Fish & Chicken opens two Joliet locations; City Council approves beer and wine license - The Times Weekly

Illinois gives $12M to NASCAR – Illinois Policy

$5K Worth of Funko Collectibles Stolen From Joliet Apartment, 2 Arrested, Police Say

Priest In Hiding? Diocese Of Joliet Clergy Accused Of Sexual Assault At Hammel Woods Can’t Be Found: Deputy

Joliet Male Suspect Accused of False Bomb Threat Via YouTube Video Targeting Westmont Porsche Warehouse

Two juveniles arrested following large disturbance, multiple fights at Joliet mall

Joliet, IL - Traffic Alert: West Jefferson St Closed Due to Structure Fire; Expect Area Delays Today

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