Year in Review: Channahon, Minooka 2015 Headlines

CHANNAHON, MINOOKA, IL — As 2015 ends, take a look back at the year’s stories. Some of them will inspire, others will make you tear up.

What 2015 stories were most memorable to you?

Elderly Channahon Woman May Have Frozen to Death

In what was likely Will County’s first cold weather death of 2015, the elderly lady was found in her garage.

Channahon’s Lone Star Likely Total Loss After Fire

The beloved restaurant and community watering hole was lost to a fire that broke out in the diner’s roof while patrons and staff were inside.

Minooka Man Delivers Wife’s Baby at Gas Station

The man, knowing he wouldn’t make it to the hospital, called OnStar for help and they walked him through the process.

Channahon Family Suing General Motors

The lawsuit states GM and two other businesses should be held liable for the daughter’s fatal car accident.

Masked Man Robs Channahon Liquor Store

The man came in with a semi-automatic handgun and demanded money. After receiving the money, he told employees to lay down on the floor and left.

Youth Mentor Allegedly Sexually Assaulted Underage Girl

The girl’s parents had contacted police after their daughter told them that she had been inappropriately touched.

Dollar General to Open in Channahon

A new business opening is always exciting news!

Newsweek Names Minooka School Among Country’s Best

A proud moment for the school, parents and their kids. The school hadn’t made the list in 2013 or 2014.

Giant Hail Falls in Minooka

Balls of hail reached up to 4.25 inches in diameter.

Minooka Woman Shot in Leg During Party Sues Triggerman

The shooter was allegedly twirling an antique .22-caliber revolver on his finger when he accidentally shot the young woman.

Two Arrested After Shootout Near Channahon

A restaurant owner said one of the pair came in and asked a question of his bartender and then went outside and fired a few shots in the air.