"We have not had this happen yet to any Plainfield residents, but we want to be proactive and let you know ahead of time," officials said.
In 2018, the now-24-year-old man faced criminal sexual abuse charges stemming from an alleged relationship with a 14-year-old girl.
"We continue to work together with District 202 to enhance the safety at all of our buildings for students and staff," officials said.
The 55-year-old man was driving west on Caton Farm in Joliet when his car veered off the road and hit a tree, according to reports.
The Kia, which had been stolen from the 22000 block of Miller Drive Tuesday, was found with the ignition altered, officials said.
It's possible the Plainfield area thefts are related to the social media challenge dubbed "Kia Boyz," the Will County Sheriff's Office said.
When police arrived at the second crash site around 4:30 p.m. Friday, they found a man, 42, in a physical altercation with four others.
The driver of a Ford truck, which overturned after it was hit, was taken to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Park district staff don't know how long the playground will be closed, but the swing set and rest of Cumberland Park will remain open.
Costco remains open while crews work to fix the Thursday morning leak near Route 30 and Boulevard Drive.
This Fourth of July weekend, firefighters responded to five brush fires, one house fire and one traumatic injury — all due to fireworks.
A stretch of Route 126 was closed while crews cleaned up the spilled dirt following a crash that occurred around 11:45 a.m. Thursday.
The 19-year-old was fatally shot late Wednesday on Renwick Road.
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Police charged the 37-year-old Chicago resident with driving under the influence of alcohol and endangering the lives of children.
During the enforcement period that lasted from May 13 through May 31, police issued a total of 110 tickets and made three arrests.
A woman was bringing her children to daycare Thursday when her car crashed into the building after its brakes malfunctioned, police said.
Chris Jeka joins the department with prior police experience, and Aditya Kakkar will attend the Chicago Police Academy.
Residents self-evacuated before crews arrived at the house in the 11400 block of South Glenbrook Circle Wednesday morning, officials said.
Plainfield Police Department will be collecting expired or unwanted prescription medications as part of the national effort with the DEA.
Fire crews said the fire, which started early morning Wednesday, could have caused extensive damage had it not been for the smoke detector.
Three Plainfield School District 202 schools went into lockdown Monday while police investigated the gun, later found to be a toy.
During the campaign, Plainfield police also arrested and charged one person with driving under the influence of alcohol.
Officers determined the woman had been driving under the influence of alcohol after she agreed to take sobriety tests March 11, police said.
A semi-truck carrying a loaded gravel trailer collided with a Dodge Challenger that veered into oncoming traffic on Essington Road Tuesday.
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Speeding, distracted driving and other traffic laws will be strictly enforced for the upcoming holiday, Plainfield police said Thursday.
Before police could arrest the teenager, a resident of Romeoville, she resisted and kicked an officer, Plainfield police said Monday.
The Will County Sheriff's Office Traffic Unit is advising those who operate semi-tractor trailers or heavy farm equipment, that the Illi ...
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Illinois American Water is urging customers to guard themselves against utility imposters and scams.
Another person was arrested and charged with criminal damage to property, police reported.
Ten months after a woman sent thousands to someone she thought was her grandson, a Pennsylvania man turned himself in on fraud charges.
Northbound Route 126 will be closed while crews clean up the Monday morning diesel spill, Plainfield Fire Chief Jon Stratton said.
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Another person was also arrested and charged with criminal damage to government-supported property.
Indiana State Police said Kenyon Johnson was in a stolen Jeep Cherokee taken in a Facebook scam and eluded troopers before being arrested.