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• Attorneys in case tied to Joliet mass shooting claim client's legal rights violated (shawlocal.com) — A Shorewood man facing murder charges tied to a 2024 Joliet mass shooting is challenging how detectives questioned him, with his attorneys arguing police interviewed him after his arrest without notifying his legal team. Prosecutors say they will not use that interview at trial but dispute that any rights were violated. The case, which stems from a high-profile series of shootings, continues with another pretrial hearing this week.
• Player Blog: The Powerful Story of How Giada Juritza Was Inspired by The Comeback of Her Cousin, Former MLB Star Scott Spiezio (August 18, 2026) (linedrivemedia.com) — A Shorewood high school softball standout, Giada Juritza, shares how her cousin, former MLB player Scott Spiezio, inspired her approach to setbacks on and off the field. The Minooka Community High student, already competing at high levels, describes training with him in nearby Morris and how his recovery from addiction shapes her mindset. Her story emphasizes resilience, faith, and learning from failure for young athletes.
• Gunman From Plainfield Area Tries Running From Joliet Police At Riverwalk Homes: Complaint (patch.com) — A young man from the Plainfield–Shorewood area of Joliet was recently arrested after Joliet police say he fled on foot and was found carrying two loaded handguns without a valid concealed carry license. He faces aggravated unlawful use of a weapon and obstruction charges but was released from Will County Jail after a judge ruled the offenses were not detainable under the SAFE-T Act. The case highlights ongoing gun-related incidents around Riverwalk Homes this summer.
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