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Former Assistant Warden at Stateville arrested last Wednesday in Kankakee

KANKAKEE - A former assistant warden at Stateville Correctional Center was arrested last Wednesday on five alleged criminal sex felony charges. According to Illinois State Police, 45-year-old Edward Jacobs was taken...

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BBCHS releases 2023 Illinois State Scholars List

BOURBONNAIS - Bradley Bourbonnais community high school has released the list of the school’s 2023 Illinois State Scholars. The Illinois...

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Man arrested after allegedly attacking Vehicle with Samurai Sword in Indiana

WHEATFIELD - A man has been arrested on intimidation charges after allegedly attacking a vehicle with a Katana. According to...

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Jeep vs. Garbage Truck crash on Route 50 sends three to Hospital

KANKAKEE - Three people were hospitalized after a crash Tuesday morning involving a garbage truck. According to Illinois State Police...

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Man allegedly stole nearly $2k in Meds from Peotone CVS

PEOTONE - Police are searching for information on a man who allegedly stole nearly $2,000 worth of over the...

Lockport Man arrested at Bank in connection with three bank robberies in Joliet, Plainfield

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Country Herald Police Reports - November 7, 2022

JOLIET - A suspect has been arrested in connection with three bank robberies locally. According to Plainfield Police, 30-year-old Brian M. Flesher of Lockport was taken...

Plainfield Family creates wild Halloween love letter to Stranger Things iconic scene

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Country Herald Staff Report - September 24, 2022

PLAINFIELD - A local Halloween display is attracting global attention for the mystery behind it. The display features a replica of Sadie Sink’s Max Mayfield that...

Parents asked to prepare for possible nationwide Bus Driver Strike

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Country Herald Staff Report - September 18, 2022

JOLIET - Schools that utilize First Student buses may find themselves without transportation beginning Tuesday as bus drivers consider going on strike. Any work stoppage would...

Plainfield Student arrested after “Ghost Gun” discovery in vehicle

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Country Herald Police Reports - March 7, 2022

PLAINFIELD - A marijuana complaint lead to the arrest of a student Monday after officers discovered a loaded gun in her car. According to Plainfield...

Pedestrian hit by vehicle, killed on I-55 late Saturday night near Plainfield Township

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Country Herald Police Reports - November 14, 2021

PLAINFIELD – An unidentified man was killed late Saturday night after he was struck and killed by a passing vehicle on I-55. According to Illinois...

New TikTok Challenge has Illinois School District warning Parents of possible Felony charge for students

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Country Herald Staff Report - October 4, 2021

NAPERVILLE – Indian Prairie School District 204 is warning students of a TikTok Challenge that could see felony charges brought against them. The viral challenge...

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Former Assistant Warden at Stateville arrested last Wednesday in Kankakee

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Jeep vs. Garbage Truck crash on Route 50 sends three to Hospital

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Man allegedly stole nearly $2k in Meds from Peotone CVS

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Former Assistant Warden at Stateville arrested last Wednesday in Kankakee

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