Haunted Joliet Mansion Still Looks Ghastly / 2 Men Found Dead in Plainfield House / Kid Playing with Matches Starts Fatal Fire / Edward and St. Joseph Hospitals Sued

Your week in headlines:

Historic Haunted Mansion of Joliet Looking Just as Shabby a Year After Sale

• A New York doctor bought the historic Hiram Scutt mansion last year but it doesn’t look like he’s done much with it.

Names of Men Found Dead in Plainfield Home Released

• A final cause of death has not yet been released.

Deadly Fire Started By Child Playing With Matches: Cops

• The fire was at first thought to be an arson but now has been classified as accidental.

Family Suing Edward Hospital, Physicians After They Allegedly Misdiagnosed Son

• Presence St. Joseph Medical Center was also named in the lawsuit.

Joliet Junior College Locations Now Smoke Free

• Violators could receive a fine of up to $250. Smokeless and chewing tobacco is also prohibited.

1 Miley Cyrus Boy Gets Deal to Sing, Another Carted to Jail for 4 Weeks

• Two of the Miley Cyrus Boys pleaded guilty, but one of them walked free in exchange for testifying against his pals.

Plainfield Mayor Addresses Your Comments

• Patch readers voiced what they’d like to see changed in Plainfield and Mayor Michael Collins answered some of your comments.

Bolingbrook Police K9 Gets Bulletproof Vest

• The vest will also be stab protective.

Route 66 Raceway to Hold Nitro School

• This nitro rookie school is designed to educate first-time fans on the races.

Catholic Schools Offer Tuition Transfer Grant

• Select elementary schools in the Diocese of Joliet will offer a $1,500 Tuition Transfer Grant

Coal City Dollar General Did Not Ask Firefighters to Leave

• A Facebook post stating that the Coal City Dollar General had asked firefighters to leave is untrue. Firefighters left of their own accord.

• Running Joliet Teen Slipped in Mud, Fell and Accidentally Shot Buddy in Back: Police
• Teen Running From Cops Spotted Dropping Pistol: Police
• Cops Corral West Side Car Burglary Crew: Police
• Wanted Man Gets Upset at Silver Cross Hospital, Pops Security Guard and Goes to Jail: Cops
• Shotgun-Toting Teenage Bandit Nabbed at East Side House: Police
• Joliet Woman Stealing Food Punched Jewel Security Guard in Face: Cops
• Woman Seeking Treatment For Injuries Inflicted By Abusive Boyfriend Gets Battered By Abusive Boyfriend In ER Waiting Room: Cops

GOOD NEWS

• Plainfield Students Win Citizenship Award

LOCAL VOICES

• Singer and Guitarist Randy Walker at Timbers
• The Steel Drum Guy to Perform at the Plainfield Library July 15

FOURTH OF JULY

• Chicago on Alert for All Manner of Violence this Fourth of July Weekend
• Your Independence Day Weekend Weather
• Watch for Fourth of July Weekend Tollway Construction
• Where are Fireworks Happening in Your Area?

THINGS TO DO

• Patriotic Picnic and Fireworks Display July 3 hosted by the Plainfield Park District
• Flick and Floats at Ottawa Street Pool July 7 and July 25!
• Will County Forest Preserve Offering Canoeing and Kayaking Programs

WOW! HOUSE

• Massive Walk-In Closets, Home Theater, 7 Fireplaces

FIND A JOB

• Get your most perplexing job search questions answered, July 14
• Chicago Cubs Hiring for Positions in Chicago, Arizona
• Local Jobs: BMO, KFC, Great Clips

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