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She Admits Throwing Raw Eggs, Salsa On Channahon Man's Driveway, SAFE-T-Act Detention Imposed: Prosecutors Channahon police are quite familiar with Plainfield resident Marissa Wampole, 22, who they've arrested multiple times in recent months.

She Admits Throwing Raw Eggs, Salsa On Channahon Man's Driveway, SAFE-T-Act ...

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She Admits Throwing Raw Eggs, Salsa On Channahon Mans Driveway, SAFE-T-Act Detention Imposed: Prosecutors Channahon police are quite familiar with Plainfield resident Marissa Wampole, 22, who theyve arrested multiple times in recent months.

She Admits Throwing Raw Eggs, Salsa On Channahon Mans Driveway, SAFE-T-Act ... - Patch

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Photos: Wilmington vs. Manteno, boys basketball Wilmington outscored Manteno 60-35 at Manteno High School on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026.

Photos: Wilmington vs. Manteno, boys basketball

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Photos: Joliet West vs. Joliet Central Boys Basketball Joliet West rolls past crosstown rival 71-41 on Tuesday night.

Photos: Joliet West vs. Joliet Central Boys Basketball

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Joliet Public Schools District 86 Students Advance to Science Regionals One of your neighbors posted in Schools. Click through to read what they have to say. (The views expressed in this post are the author’s own.)

Joliet Public Schools District 86 Students Advance to Science Regionals - Patch

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DuPage County Sheriff James Mendrick focuses on public safety in GOP governor’s race From Capitol News Illinois: Mendrick has been a vocal critic of the state’s SAFE-T Act, and also says public schools should return to focusing on teaching basic skills such as reading, writing and math,...

DuPage County Sheriff James Mendrick focuses on public safety in GOP governor’s race

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Will County public defender plans to retire this year The Will County public defender will retire in October and the selection process for a new defender is expected to take place late summer.

Will County public defender plans to retire this year

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Cost of menstrual products offset by Lockport Township pilot program The β€œWomen’s Wellness Closet” will provide one free bundle of menstrual and personal care products every 30 days – while supplies last – to Lockport Township residents of all ages based on need.

Cost of menstrual products offset by Lockport Township pilot program

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Analyzing the Chicago Bears’ defensive line moves under Ryan Poles Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles will need to find a way to boost his defensive line this offseason in order to help the Bears build upon a successful 2025. Here's a look back at how Poles has...

Analyzing the Chicago Bears’ defensive line moves under Ryan Poles

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I-80 crash in New Lenox causes damage to Illinois State Police vehicle An Oak Lawn motorist is accused of violating Scott’s Law in a crash on Interstate 80 near New Lenox that damaged an Illinois State Police vehicle.

I-80 crash in New Lenox causes damage to Illinois State Police vehicle

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Herald-News seeking β€˜Women of the Year’ submissions We invite Will County organizations to submit a brief biography of their honorees.

Herald-News seeking β€˜Women of the Year’ submissions

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CCL/ESCC football notes: Nazareth’s Chris Kasky, Luke Injaychock gaining offers from Power 4 schools Nazareth juniors Chris Kasky and Luke Injaychock have picked up several offers from Power 4 schools since the conclusion of the 2025 season. Trenton Walker, a senior and three-star prospect, has signed...

CCL/ESCC football notes: Nazareth’s Chris Kasky, Luke Injaychock gaining offers from Power 4 schools

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Joliet not sure how much it will pay to stage events at new City Square How much is Joliet willing to pay for entertainment and events this year? There is no firm number yet the city said.

Joliet not sure how much it will pay to stage events at new City Square

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Will County Health Dept. offers free Narcan training to help reverse opioid overdoses The New Lenox Safe Community Coalition, in partnership with the Will County Health Department, is offering free virtual Narcan training from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 19.

Will County Health Dept. offers free Narcan training to help reverse opioid overdoses

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Celebrate National Drink Wine Day Feb. 18 at these northern Illinois wineries National Drink Wine Day is Wednesday, Feb. 18.

Celebrate National Drink Wine Day Feb. 18 at these northern Illinois wineries

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State Trooper Squad Struck In New Lenox - 1340 WJOL An Illinois State Police (ISP) squad car was damaged on I-80 when it was struck by another...

State Trooper Squad Struck In New Lenox

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U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Offers Boating Safety Classes - 1340 WJOL Are you a boat owner in Illinois? Did you know that if you were born after January...

U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Offers Boating Safety Classes

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ABC-7'S Leah Hope Attacked In Chicago - 1340 WJOL A man is accused of attacking a Chicago television news reporter. Noah Johnson has been charged with...

ABC-7’S Leah Hope Attacked In Chicago

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CANDIDATES, LISTEN UP!

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Pritzker to present 8th budget as Illinois faces federal funding uncertainty

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Pritzker to present 8th budget as Illinois faces federal funding uncertainty

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Penny shortage causes headaches for retailers in the Land of Lincoln

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Judge rules four people arrested by ICE without warrants should be released

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ICE agents detain five men on their way to work at a Du Quoin sawmill

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Bill to regulate homeowners insurance rates could reemerge this session

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Bill to regulate homeowners insurance rates could reemerge this session

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Illinois Democratic Senate Primary Debate Set For Tonight - 1340 WJOL The three frontrunners in the Democratic primary race for retiring Dick Durbin’s U.S. Senate seat will be...

Illinois Democratic Senate Primary Debate Set For Tonight

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Obituary: Maureen Ellen Phillips (nee Donahue) One of your neighbors posted in Obituaries. Click through to read what they have to say. (The views expressed in this post are the author’s own.)

Obituary: Maureen Ellen Phillips (nee Donahue) | Channahon, IL Patch

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Photos: Will County's Annual Kids Fair Families enjoy interactive and educational activities from local organizations, businesses, and government agencies during the annual Kid's Fair hosted by Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant...

Photos: Will County's Annual Kids Fair

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Hurry: Summer Internships Available For Local High School Students - 1340 WJOL The Will County Center for Economic Development is facilitating connecting nearly 100 local high school students with...

Hurry: Summer Internships Available For Local High School Students

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