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Man Tried to Hire Jail Inmate to Kill His Mother: Cops
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Bolingbrook Woman's Son Tried to Hire Jail Inmate to Kill Her: Cops
Scott Rokita, 42, is already in prison for setting fire to his mother's garage; now, he's accused of trying to hire a Will County jail inmate to kill her. Bolingbrook Patch
Check Out These Pix of the 13-Car Pileup on the Cass Street Bridge
The first cold, icy day in Will County led to mayhem as cars spun out of control on a frozen bridge. Joliet Patch
The first cold, icy day in Will County led to mayhem as cars spun out of control on a frozen bridge. Joliet Patch
Man Charged for Predatory Criminal Sexual Assault of Oswego Child
Joseph Evans of Aurora is accused of sexually assaulting a 7-year-old girl; her mother said he was an acquaintance of the family. Oswego Patch
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Drunk Man Busted for Making 911 Calls about Locked Car, Police Say
A Bolingbrook man is accused of making three drunken 911 calls in the span of just a few minutes — even though the cops told him to stop. His reason? His car was stuck in the garage and he was late for a court date. Bolingbrook Patch
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