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  • Reporter and Editor, Joliet Patch, Patch
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Editor/Reporter of @jolietpatch; best-selling true crime author of 5 books including WRECKING CREW. White Sox fan, GB Packers fan, born in Joliet, IL.
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His Fentanyl Ended Plainfield Central Grad's Life: Joliet Man Agrees He's Guilty, Begins Serving Sentence

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By John Ferak 
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Dakota Smith, now 34, began serving his sentence this week. He was booked back into the jail on June 8. He comes from the 3100 block of Joliet's September Drive. (Mugshot via Will County Jail ) JOLIET, IL — Drug overdose cases often take several years to work their way through Will County's criminal justice system. This week, 34-year-old Joliet resident Dakota Smith returned to the courthouse to plead guilty to his role in ending the life of Edward Strysik.
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Poorboys, Steaks, Onion Rings, Double Baked Potatoes Cannot Be Saved: Merichka's Co-Manager Announces

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By John Ferak 
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Merichka's Restaurant has been at 604 Theodore Street in Crest Hill for more than 93 years now, (Image via John Ferak/Joliet Patch Editor) CREST HILL, IL — Friday marked the third consecutive day that the Joliet area landmark supper club known as Merichka's Restaurant has remained without electricity.
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Joliet Bicycle Club Seeks New Members, 51st Annual July 4th Bike Ride Returns To Kendall Co. Fairgrounds

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By John Ferak 
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In mid-May, a total of 22 members of the Joliet Bicycle Club rode to the Morris Bakery in downtown Morris as part of the club's annual Donut Ride. (Image via John Ferak/Joliet Patch Editor) (Full disclosure: Joliet Patch Editor John Ferak is a member of the Joliet Bicycle Club and an avid cyclist.) JOLIET, IL — One of Joliet's greatest enduring outdoor athletic traditions is only a few weeks away — the Joliet Bicycle Club's 51st Annual 4th of July Ride.
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