Boy, 16, shot in Plainfield

A 16-year-old boy was injured in a shooting Thursday night in southwest suburban Plainfield.

Dalewayne Turner's brother speaks out on murder case
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A Plainfield woman accused of helping cover up her husband’s killing appeared in court Thursday morning as prosecutors continue to build a case involving allegations of dismemberment and an attempt to hide the remains in multiple locations.

Dalewayne Turner murder: Wife accused in gruesome Plainfield killing cover-up appears in court

A Plainfield woman accused of helping cover up her husband’s killing appeared in court Thursday morning as prosecutors continue to build a case involving allegations of dismemberment and an attempt to hide the remains in multiple locations.

Severed arm in Illinois lake: Court records say body parts found in freezer, half-brother claimed self-defense
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New details have emerged in the case of a severed arm bearing a distinctive Chicago Bears and Green Bay Packers tattoo that was recovered from an Illinois lake, leading investigators to identify the victim.

Two charged after severed arm with Packers tattoo found in Illinois lake, police say

A severed arm with a distinctive Green Bay Packers tattoo led investigators to identify a Plainfield man whose remains were recovered from Lake Mattoon, and two people have now been charged in the case, Illinois State Police said.

Illinois House Speaker calls for Rep. Harry Benton to resign, threatens expulsion

Speaker Chris Welch is calling on Rep. Harry Benton to resign after an ethics investigation found what Welch called "outrageous" and "unethical" conduct. He says if Benton refuses, the Illinois House will begin the process to expel him.

Chicago-area man used racial slur, pushed child and threw bicycle in Naperville: prosecutors

A Plainfield man has been charged with a hate crime after authorities said he directed a racial slur at a 9-year-old boy, pushed him and threw his bicycle during a confrontation this weekend in Naperville.

Juvenile stopped from Plainfield school shooting
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 Deputies from the Will County Sheriff's Department say they prevented what could have been a deadly school shooting.

Chicago-area boy planning school shooting had gun, ammunition, police say

A suburban boy had planned to commit a school shooting and had a gun, ammunition and knives before being hospitalized on Friday, police say.

Former Chicago-area teacher charged with soliciting minor
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A former Plainfield District 202 teacher has been arrested on multiple felony charges involving alleged inappropriate conduct with a minor.

Spooky “SOS” lights go viral — then the Plainfield mystery is solved | ChicagoNOW
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Was someone secretly signaling for help? A Plainfield home with flashing lights sparked viral panic and plenty of TikTok theories. Police say the truth behind the “SOS” scare is far less sinister.

Deli manager stole $92K from Chicago-area business: police

A deli manager at a suburban Chicago business has been charged with felony theft after allegedly stealing over $92,000 by voiding cash transactions.

National Mentor Month: Chicago-area teachers honored for inspiring students
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Two teachers share how mentoring transforms students’ lives and offer advice for anyone looking to make a positive impact during National Mentor Month.