Attempted Abduction, Bridge Update, World Champs From Axe Factor?

WILL COUNTY, IL —Here are three stories you don't want to miss today in Will County.

1. Is Joliet's Jefferson Street Bridge Reopening? IDOT Reveals Answer

During Tuesday's Joliet City Council meeting, the IDOT officials said that Joliet citizens can expect to have the repaired Jefferson Street back in operation "by the end of the first week or second week in January. MORE:

2. Axe Factor Throwing Sends 5 People To World Championships

Five men are getting ready to fly down to Fort Worth, Texas, and represent Plainfield's Axe Factor Throwing in the World Axe Throwing Championships. This is the first year Axe Factor is sending five people, co-owner Tracy Musick told Patch. MORE:

3. Attempted Child Abduction In Bolingbrook, Joliet Man Charged: PD

A Joliet man has been charged with three counts of attempted child abduction after asking three girls if they wanted a ride, Bolingbrook Police said. Sossane Seri, 30, was also charged with three counts of disorderly conduct on Tuesday, and taken to the Will County Adult Detention Facility. MORE