Plainfield
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Bloody crime scene photos play key role in trial of man accused in Palestinian American boy’s deathFeb 26, 2025 7:08 pm - Photos of a child's bloody body, a black knife holder and other crime scene evidence took center stage Wednesday at the murder and hate crime trial for an Illinois landlord accused of fatally stabbing a 6-year-old Palestinian American boy in 2023.
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‘He’s killing my baby,‘ mother testifies in Plainfield Township hate crime murder trialFeb 25, 2025 2:19 pm - Hanan Shaheen testified in Will County court Tuesday about the 2023 brutal knife attack that left her seriously wounded and led to the death of her 6-year-old son.
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Jury chosen for Plainfield Township hate crime murder trialFeb 24, 2025 2:46 pm - Opening statements are expected to begin Tuesday for the trial of a former Plainfield Township landlord who was charged with the 2023 killing of a 6-year-old boy based on his Islamic beliefs.
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Plainfield Township hate crime murder case heads to trial on MondayFeb 21, 2025 2:05 pm - Jury selection is expected to take place on Monday for the hate crime murder trial of a former Plainfield Township landlord after a judge allowed the admission of his statements to a sheriff’s deputy.
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Suburban educators among 13 Teacher of the Year finalistsFeb 20, 2025 1:33 pm - Four suburban educators are among the Illinois State Board of Education’s 13 Teacher of the Year finalists for 2025.
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Plainfield playground dedicated to Muslim child killed in alleged hate crimeFeb 14, 2025 9:45 am - A sensory playground in Plainfield has been dedicated to the memory of a Muslim child who was killed in a 2023 stabbing incident that resulted in hate crime charges.
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Community Foundation offers $3 million in scholarships to Fox Valley studentsJan 20, 2025 11:57 am - This Friday, Jan. 24, is the deadline to apply for $3 million in college scholarships. See if you qualify.
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Maple Butter Cafe making an impression in PlainfieldJan 14, 2025 2:29 pm - “The whole secret of the business — for me, at least — is quality, quality, quality: quality food, quality service, quality hospitality,” said Jim Letsos, the 74-year-old owner of Maple Butter Cafe in Plainfield. “We work together as a team to please every customer that’s come in, to enjoy their meals and leave with a good impression.”
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Aurora to host Rocket League tournament as part of new esports gaming seriesDec 27, 2024 11:28 am - The city of Aurora will jump into the esports arena with its first Rocket League tournament on Monday. It’s the inaugural event in the Aurora Gaming Series, and city officials say it's the first video game tournament in the country hosted by a local municipality.
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No sacrificing: Cooper’s Hawk makes eating out easier for gluten-sensitive dinersDec 10, 2024 3:46 pm - Cooper’s Hawk has rolled out an extensive new gluten-free menu with appetizers, entrées, sides and desserts to accommodate guests with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity.