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Stolen SUV Arrest, Plainfield Scores Drop, Shop With Cop Success

Here are three stories you don't want to miss today in Will County.

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Rockdale police say a 2009 Ford Escape was reported stolen on Dec. 3 from a Rockdale business in the 100 block of South Connell Street.
Rockdale police say a 2009 Ford Escape was reported stolen on Dec. 3 from a Rockdale business in the 100 block of South Connell Street. (Image via Rockdale Police Department )

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

1. Rockdale Body Cam: Stolen SUV Suspect Scuffles With Police

The Rockdale Police Department has released dash cam and body camera video footage of last week's arrest of 49-year-old Donald Lee Hudgens, who was in possession of a stolen vehicle, police said. MORE:

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2. Plainfield Student Performance Dropped Due To Lack Of In-Person Class: D202

The State Board of Education released its first round of academic achievement data for the 2020-2021 school year. For Plainfield School District 202, current numbers are showing performance has dipped, partly as a result of remote learning, officials said Tuesday. MORE:

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3. 100 Bolingbrook Students Treated In Annual Shop With A Cop Event

More than 100 Bolingbrook students were treated to a day of gifts and other holiday treats on Tuesday as the Bolingbrook Police Department and Meijer teamed up for the 23rd annual Shop With A Cop event. MORE:

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