Joliet Hammer Homicide Update, Italian Restaurant Announces Close

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

1. Hammer Homicide: Joliet Man Guilty In 2016 Murder

Judge Sarah Jones presided over the evidence in the 2016 homicide trial involving murder defendant Javier Heredia-Rios, now 36. MORE.

Check out more local news on Joliet Patch.

2. Giambotta Pizza On Lockport Closing, Looks To Reopen Elsewhere

A downtown Plainfield favorite, Giambotta Pizza Co. will look for a new space following the closure of its Lockport Street spot on Jan. 30. MORE.

Check out more local news on Plainfield Patch.

3. LHG Test Kitchen Week Features 5 Lemont, HG Restaurants

The first LHG Test Kitchen week started Friday in Homer Glen and Lemont. The event will run until Jan. 20. MORE.

Check out more local news on Lemont Patch.

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