Local stories gathered from public news sources while this area builds its own coverage.
A Joliet Patch analysis found that a top-level city official pumped an average of 120 gallons of free, taxpayer-funded fuel into his personal vehicle monthly. The individual commutes from Dyer, Indiana, and the report details multiple fill-ups at city pumps.
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Joliet police captured 44-year-old Wilmington resident Eric Upchurch this week. He was wanted for outstanding arrest warrants after skipping court hearings in March and May. Prosecutors had previously charged him with disorderly conduct and assault.
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The jury trial for first-degree murder defendant Jerald Shumpert has been delayed until October 26. The charges stem from the killing of Leelinn Fox at a house party on Maple Road in Joliet. Shumpert was arrested following the incident.
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