Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 8th of July.
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🚨 Crime
A 17-year-old boy was shot several times at Settler’s Park in Plainfield and is in stable condition after officers responded at about 10:45 p.m. Saturday — preliminary findings suggest it was a targeted incident with no further threat to the public.
🏛️ Government
Joliet will shut down the Black Road-Ruby Street connection at Six Corners today for a week to repair the Plainfield Road water main—drivers should use alternate routes as one lane remains open on Plainfield Road and Raynor Avenue.
🏥 Health
Backyard dangers include poison ivy, stinging bees and wasps, ticks that spread disease, toxic mushrooms and berries, and coyotes that may threaten pets.
Experts advise wearing gloves when gardening+ using repellents and securing food to keep these hazards away so families stay safe.
🏈 Sports
JCA senior defensive lineman Ian Campbell has verbally committed to play football at Navy, making him the latest Hilltopper to choose a military academy for his college career.
He said his choice was based on a strong football program and free tuition – a decision that shows a growing trend at Joliet Catholic.
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