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News from the Will County Patch network in recent days.

Former Will County Board Member Faces Hit-and-Run Charges

Michael Wisniewski is accused of striking a pedestrian Thursday morning and leaving the scene. Plainfield Patch

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Teen Loses Toe in Rollover Crash on Infantry, Police Say

A 15-year-old passenger had his right big toe amputated in the crash; the car's driver has been charged with aggravated reckless driving. Joliet Patch

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Prosecutor, Sheriff's Deputy Honored by Drunk Driving Group

Will County Assistant State's Attorney Frank Byers and Will County Sheriff's Deputy Steve Kirsch were recognized by the Alliance Against Intoxicated Motorists. Joliet Patch

Check Out Lockdown Restaurant on 'Check, Please!'

Owner PJ Zonis says the restaurant/bar he wants to open in Joliet's former Crabigales building will feature the same menu and atmosphere as his Chicago business. Joliet Patch

NTSB Findings Offer Glimpse at Final Moments Before Bolingbrook Plane Crash: Report

Preliminary NTSB findings paint a picture of a crazy set of events that led up to a fatal crash into a parking lot near the Chase Bank. Bolingbrook Patch


And a Dose of Good News

Boy Wins Contest by Saluting Autistic Sister Who Won Special Olympics Gold Medal
Joliet Patch

Plainfield Man Makes Bike Trek to Raise Suicide Awareness
Plainfield Patch


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