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Braidwood Distinguishes Between "Officers of the United States" And "Employees"

Braidwood, Illinois · Braidwood

Braidwood Distinguishes Between "Officers of the United States" And "Employees"

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"Officers of the United States" can exercise "significant authority," but employees cannot.See the Story

Small Plane Overturns While Landing in Joliet, Police Say

Joliet · Joliet

Small Plane Overturns While Landing in Joliet, Police Say

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A small plane overturned Saturday while landing Joliet Regional Airport, police said. The pilot on board was not injured.See the Story

Person Shot In Settlers' Park: Plainfield Police

Plainfield, Illinois · Plainfield

Person Shot In Settlers' Park: Plainfield Police

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Person Shot In Settlers' Park: Plainfield Police - Plainfield, IL - Police asked anyone with information on the shooting to come forward.See the Story

Suburban Braidwood Man Fired Gun at Acquaintance Wearing Bulletproof Vest: Police

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A suburban man has been arrested on felony charges after he allegedly fired a weapon at an acquaintance who was wearing a bulletproof vest.Weapons · Braidwood See the Story

Slain Palestinian Boy Honored in Illinois Playground Monument

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Community members in Plainfield, Illinois, unveiled a monument late last month honoring six-year-old Wadee Alfayoumi, who was murdered by his family’s landlord in an anti-Muslim, anti-Palestinian hate crime in 2023. Depicting Alfayoumi’s silhouette with his right hand raised to complete a red heart shape, the public artwork was unveiled on Saturday, June 28 at a local playground renamed in his honor. Based on a photograph taken of him shortly be…Hate Crime · Plainfield Read Article

Boy, 17, Shot Multiple Times In Settlers' Park: Plainfield Police

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Boy, 17, Shot Multiple Times In Settlers' Park: Plainfield Police - Plainfield, IL - Police said the shooting was targeted and not random.Plainfield, Illinois · Plainfield Read Article

Joliet shutting down Black Road-Ruby St. at 6 Corners

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The city announced that the Black Road-Ruby Street connection at 6 corners will be closed starting Tuesday for ongoing water main work.Joliet · Joliet Read Article

2 BR, 1 BA - Wilmington, Illinois

Open the article to view the coverage from freepressnewspapers.comWilmington, Illinois · Wilmington Read Article

Joliet Lions host screening at Boys & Girls Club

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The Lions of Illinois Foundation Sight and Hearing Screening van came out to the Boys & Girls Club of Joliet.Joliet · Joliet Read Article

Braidwood Approves New Chief of Police

The City of Braidwood plans to approve Eric Allen as its new Chief of Police, bringing over 25 years of law enforcement experience to the role. Allen emerged as the top candidate after a competitive process that involved interviews conducted…Braidwood, Illinois · Braidwood Read Article

Residents push back on truck routes between Interstate 57, Illinois 394

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Will County transportation officials are seeking input on the ongoing Eastern Will County Freight Mobility Corridor study, while some residents are starting a petition drive in protest of the county’s plan to create a dedicated east-west truck route between Interstate 57 and Illinois 394. About 140 residents attended a recent meeting at Monee Elementary School to hear information and provide feedback on the plan. Residents have through July 24 t…Monee · Monee Read Article