Brothers Charged After Mom Dies, New Houseplant Store Opens

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

1. Brothers Arrested After Neglected Elderly Mother Dies: Police

Almost seven months after the death of an elderly Plainfield woman who was covered in bodily fluids when police found her in her bed, her two sons were arrested on outstanding warrants Tuesday and charged with criminal abuse or neglect of an elderly person, Plainfield police said. MORE:

2. New Houseplant Store On Caton Farm Road: 'Word's Getting Out'

The Joliet area has had several long-time flower shops, but stores exclusive to houseplants are not common. That's why Joliet resident Michele Arana opened Internode Greenery & Home in Crest Hill. MORE:

3. Bolingbrook Honors 3 Retiring Battalion Chiefs

The Bolingbrook Village Board recognized three retiring battalion chiefs at its Tuesday meeting. Battalion chiefs Ronald Banda, Todd Nemeth and Daniel Ross were also each recognized for 30 years of service at the meeting. MORE: