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Frozen beefsteaks, hamburger stolen from garage, and more

These arrests were taken from Will County Sheriff’s Police reports released Feb. 16 and information from the Will County Adult Detention Facility and Will County … Read more ›

Automotive
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Crime and police

Two teens caught drinking, breaking into four cars, and more

These incidents and arrests were taken from Romeoville Police reports released Feb. 16, and information from the Will County Circuit Clerk’s Office and Will County … Read more ›

Crime and police
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Fatal DUI crash involved neighbors from same subdivision, police say

A 35-year-old Bolingbrook man is scheduled to appear in bond court this afternoon on a charge of aggravated DUI in connection with a Friday night … Read more ›

People

IDOT chief sees challenging future down the road

Ann Schneider, Illinois’ first female transportation secretary, has spent almost 25 years in state government putting the public’s money to work. Schneider is completing her … Read more ›

Photos of the week
St. Joseph lighthouse in Michigan. (Photo submitted by Steve Zasadny)

‘Lighthouse’ wins photo of the week contest

Steve Zasadny’s photo of an ice-encased lighthouse in Michigan was voted TribLocal’s favorite photo from Feb. 9-15. As the contest winner, Zasadny’s photograph will appear … Read more ›

News, Schools
Students joke around in the cafeteria area Thursday at Elgin Community College. Enrollment at the school has leveled off after a recent surge. (Stacey Wescott, Chicago Tribune / February 9, 2012)

Community college enrollment is falling slightly after economic downturn

Attending a four-year university immediately after high school just wasn’t in the cards for St. Charles resident Kathy Arseneau. Instead, she spent two years at … Read more ›

Sports

Colleen Kane on girls basketball blog | Bolingbrook coach Smith named finalist for Naismith award

Bolingbrook coach Anthony Smith was named one of five finalists this week for Naismith high school girls coach of the year. Smith has coached No. … Read more ›

News, Weather

Farewell to winter? Early peek at March forecast

We could see 50 degrees today. And next week, upper 40s. Then February is nearly over. Winter too? The National Weather Service isn’t ready to … Read more ›

GovernmentReligion

Will County Board approves permit for Muslim house of worship

Despite resident objections, Will County Board members on Feb. 16 approved a special use permit for a Muslim house of worship and religious studies center … Read more ›

Entertainment
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Beatles tribute band to play at Mojoes in Joliet

American English, touted as the best Beatles tribute band in the country, will perform at Mojoes in Joliet on March 10. The foursome, which works … Read more ›