ROCKDALE — Rockdale might be a small town of only 2,000 citizens, but the Rockdale Police Department continues to find itself busy investigating the same types of violent crime that happen in nearby Joliet. Last week, Rockdale officers took 26-year-old Rosemont resident Sean Armstrong to the Will County Jail in connection with allegations Armstrong tried … Continue reading "He Told Rockdale Officer 'To Shoot Him To End It All': Complaint"

WEST HARTFORD, CT — During a time when everything costs more than it used to, the West Hartford Town Council recently threw local families a bone regarding recreation. Last month, the West Hartford Town Council unanimously approved a new fee schedule for the town’s leisure services department and what it charges to use the Cornerstone … Continue reading "Minimal Fee Hikes For West Hartford's Swim Center, Ice Rink"

MANHATTAN TOWNSHIP, IL — In many senses, the subdivision of Ranch Oaks is its own small town. Its 77 homes are tucked into an idyllic 60 acres, with canopies of 100-year-old oak trees lining its streets and shading its yards. Most of the homes were built 60 to 70 years ago, and many of the … Continue reading "Small Town Strong: Unity In Ranch Oaks Recovery 'Beautiful To See'"

Earl Hebner redeemed himself in Montreal on Saturday night. At the TNA Slammiversary 2024 pay-per-view on July 20, Mustafa Ali brought out former WWE referee Earl Hebner to the scene of the crime from the infamous WWE “Montreal Screwjob” from Survivor Series 1997, and was looking for him to repeat his crime as well. Ali … Continue reading "Earl Hebner Refuses To Repeat Montreal Screwjob, “Speedball” Mike Bailey Wins TNA X-Division Title"

JOLIET — Downtown Joliet’s second-ever Muevelo Festival was quite a hit on Friday night as thousands of people gathered in the parking lot of the old Will County Courthouse to enjoy authentic Mexican food, alcoholic beverages, listen to live music and watch the Micro Mania Midget Wrestling Tour. Click Here: Re-Kanken Backpack Joliet Patch’s editor … Continue reading "Photo Gallery: Downtown Joliet's Muevelo Festival"

Following tonight’s AEW Rampage in Little Rock, Arkansas the promotion announced several matchups for upcoming episodes of programming. Check it out below. #ROH World Champion Mark Briscoe with the Word Of The Day, a message for Roderick Strong, ahead of Death Before Dishonor! Click Here: Marco Reus Jersey Sale Watch #AEWRampage on TNT!@SussexCoChicken | @OrangeCassidy … Continue reading "More Matches and Segments Announced For July 20th AEW Collision and July 24th AEW Dynamite"

FRANKFORT, IL — Currie Motors Ford of Frankfort will be getting a 10,453-square-foot addition after the Frankfort Village Board approved a major planned unit development change at its Monday meeting. Trustee Michael Leddin said the addition will be at the rear of the building, for the expansion of the service department. Click Here: cnc rapid … Continue reading "Addition Approved For Currie Motors Ford Of Frankfort"

JOLIET — One of Joliet’s long-running iconic restaurants, Hey! Hot Dog on Ruby Street, marked another milestone, as Friday marked the first day in 2024 that customers can also purchase Hey! Hot Dog owner-farmer B.J. Uedelhofen’s home-grown sweet corn. The “SWEET CORN” sign is back, prominently positioned along Ruby Street in the parking lot of … Continue reading "Hey! Hot Dog Opens Sweet Corn Stands: 'Really, Really Good Stuff'"

FAIRFIELD, CT — For the second year in a row, the Fairfield American Little League 50/70 13-and-under Intermediate baseball team is heading to the East Regionals, after winning another state championship last weekend. The “50/70” description represents the size of the diamond, 50 feet to the mound, and 70 feet along the base paths. “It’s … Continue reading "Fairfield American Little League Team Prepares For Regional Tourney"

DOWNERS GROVE, IL — A GoFundMe has been started to aid the family of a woman who was hit by a car as she walked her kids to day care in Downers Grove. The man who launched the fundraiser, Joseph Rizzo writes that his sister, Alex Rizzo, pushed her daughter and her daughter’s friend, both … Continue reading "GoFundMe Started After Mom Hit By Car En Route To Day Care"