Cops ID Ex-Con's Killer: Channahon, Minooka ICYMI

Also: Route 66 raceway schedule | Pickup passenger punched driver | Child porn guilty verdict | Plus, your local real estate info.

Channahon to Hold Citizens Police Academy: Channahon, Minooka ICYMI

Also: Sheriff's office gets donation | Councilwoman's son killed in crash | Walmart chemical attack | Plus, your local real estate info.

Ex-Con Punched Nurse in Face: Channahon, Minooka ICYMI

Also: Styx at Taste of Joliet | High honors for Troy speech team | Teens deal heroin out of motel | Plus, your local real estate info.

Minooka Athlete Hoping to Beat World Record

The 29-year-old man aims to run across the US in 45 days, running an average of 67 miles per day.

Trucker Runs Over Graves at Veterans Cemetery: Channahon, Minooka ICYMI

Also: False rape claim | New Year's baby | Scammers say pay up or lose utility service | Plus, your local real estate info.

Father Saves Sick Son: Channahon, Minooka ICYMI

Also: New Illinois laws | Year in review | Mom crashed car with baby on board | Plus, your local real estate info.

Year in Review: Channahon, Minooka 2015 Headlines

Revisit some of the year's top stories.

Driver Crashes into DuPage River: Channahon, Minooka ICYMI

Also: Texting tough guy | Mom to give kidney to son | Teen terrorized by hand| Plus, your local real estate info.

Anyone Know Who This Alleged Identity Thief Is?: Channahon, Minooka ICYMI

Also: Former Joliet bishop dies | Troy schools donate items | New bride suffers devastating loss| Plus, your local real estate info.

New Bride Suffers Devastating Loss

A GoFundMe campaign has been set up to help her and her unborn child.

Vietnam Vets Receive Diplomas More Than 40 Years Later: Channahon, Minooka ICYMI

Also: Man fatally shot collapsed in store | Volunteer opportunities | AG can't make up her mind | Plus, your local real estate info.

County Investigator Suspended: Channahon, Minooka ICYMI

Also: Ginger brew recall | Accused terrorist pleads guilty | Teens terrorize Steak 'n Shake | Plus, your local real estate info.

Lane Closure for Emergency Bridge Deck Patching

Repairs to the hole are underway now. The lane is expected to reopen by 7:30 p.m. Dec. 16.

118 Years Later, 10-Year-Old's Grave Honored With Flowers, Dolls, Medals

The young girl was killed while on her way to a funeral procession more than a century ago.

Elderly Driver Crashes Through Joliet Restaurant Window: Channahon, Minooka ICYMI

Also: Public defender replaced | First look at new courthouse | Wanted woman exploited old lady | Plus, your local real estate info.

Prowler Nabbed Walking from Crime Scene: Channahon, Minooka ICYMI

Also: Know who these alleged thieves are? | Local organizations using new app | Cops seize firearms | Plus, your local real estate info.

Channahon Cadet Program Gets Bulletproof Vests: Channahon, Minooka ICYMI

Also: Pot clinic stiffed landlord | Help identify this man | Police find defaced gun| Plus, your local real estate info.

Help Identify This Woman: Channahon, Minooka ICYMI

Also: Professional of the year | Jailed Brit calls for investigation | Toys for abused kids | Plus, your local real estate info.

Woman Drives Car into Side of Gas Station: Channahon, Minooka ICYMI

Also: Local students showcase art | Cheap gas | Budget passed | Plus, your local real estate info.

Minooka Students Showcase Art at Joliet Junior College

The art will be on display through Dec. 11.

Youth Mentor Molested Girl: Channahon, Minooka ICYMI

Also: Tuberculosis on the rise | Man duped out of $8K | Chicken recall | Plus, your local real estate info.

Man Found with Child Porn Free on Bond: Channahon, Minooka ICYMI

Also: Alleged heroin dealer nabbed | Missing man | Plus, your local real estate info.

'Chicago Med' Gets Channahon Man in Paramedic Role

19-year-old Jake Weaver is even featured in the show's promo.

Lone Star Still Needs Donations: Channahon, Minooka ICYMI

Also: ComEd warning customers of scams | Local toy drive | Plus, your local real estate info.

Man Says Catholic Priest Raped Him: Channahon, Minooka ICYMI

Also: Murder charges in stabbing death | Woman sues cops | Plus, your local real estate info

School Bus Shot with BB Gun: Channahon, Minooka ICYMI

Also: Man died in fire | Free concerts for vets | Plus, your local real estate info

Woman Didn't Mean to Run Over Friend: Channahon, Minooka ICYMI

Also: Make stuffed animals for sick kids | Help with winter utility bills | Plus, your local real estate info

Thank You, Channahon and Minooka Patch Readers

In October, 102,417 people read the Channahon and Minooka Patch.

State Senator Visits Troy School: Channahon, Minooka ICYMI

Also: Students of the month | Dog park permits on sale | Victim-witness service director honored | Plus, your local real estate info

12-Year-Old Accosted by Pervert: Channahon, Minooka ICYMI

Also: Elderly woman caught with stun gun at school | Fundraiser for slain teacher | 911 texting tips | Plus, your local real estate info

Crime Statistics: Channahon, Minooka ICYMI

Also: What to do if you hit a deer with your car | Local jobs | 911 texting tips | Plus, your local real estate info

Minooka Man Delivers Wife's Baby at Gas Station

The man called OnStar for help and was walked through the delivery process.

Trick-or-Treat Hours for Channahon, Minooka

The countdown to Halloween is on.

Relics of St. Maria Goretti Coming to Plainfield Church

St. Mary Immaculate Parish will be one of the few churches outside of Chicago to receive the relics.

Twin Charged in Fatal Dirt Bike Crash / Parking-Lot Masturbator / Hickory St. Killer Bound for Prison / Ashley Madison List

Catch up on Will County News: Patrick Kane bobblehead | Plainfield aide saves choking student | Pilcher Park is a dump.

Joliet Student Makes Screen Debut

Sofia Santamaria was chosen after a ComEd representative noticed her at its Icebox Derby.

Will Co. Health Dept. to Suspend West Nile Virus Testing

“Cooler weather means the need for WNV testing is no longer critical,” said Health Department Executive Director John Cicero.

Mr. Brown Gives a Face to Canine Cancer

Like others fighting cancer, he even has his own bucket list, which includes visiting The Ellen DeGeneres Show.

Funds Available to Help with Winter Utility Bills

Households must be at or below 150 percent of the federal poverty level to receive a benefit from the program.

Former Chicago Bears Linebacker Brian Urlacher Presents Check to Coal City Football Team

The money will help with the cost of damages sustained in a June tornado.