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Bad News For Marc Reid, Al Roechner In Don Dickinson's Lawsuit - Joliet, IL - Judge Brian Barrett has ruled in Don Dickinson's favor, allowing his lawsuit against Joliet's former chief and deputy chief to proceed.

Ousted Joliet Police Chief Dawn Malec Gets 6 Figure Lawsuit Settlement - Joliet, IL - In September 2022, retired Joliet police lieutenant Dawn Malec filed her federal lawsuit against the city of Joliet and Jim Capparelli.

Joliet Police Supervisors Seek Big Pay Raises After D'Arcy Elected - Joliet, IL - Joliet's City Council will vote on a new three-year contract that includes several thousand dollars in raises for Joliet's top-paid cops.

Joliet's inspector general said the former city manager gave permission to sue Illinois State Police for the agency's investigation records.

Shaw Media Dropped, 7 Defendants Remain In Mayor O'Dekirk's Lawsuit - Joliet, IL - Joseph Hosey facilitated printing the article in The Herald-News knowing the contents of the report were false, the new complaint declared.

$750,000 Settlement In Black Officer's Lawsuit Against Joliet Chief - Joliet, IL - Anthony "Sinnott is aware that Roechner told the Board that he has issues with Sinnott's brother and with the BPOA," his lawsuit noted.

3 Salary Hikes For Joliet's New Police Chief In 10 Months - Joliet, IL - After revealing that Joliet's HR director has had $54,900 in raises, Patch examines the pay for the police department's upper command staff.

Joliet's inspector general has no power to sue or subpoena the Illinois State Police, according to Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul's Office. The inspector general is seeking records regarding an investigation over several city officials.

Socha's Revenge Porn Lawsuit Against Joliet: Judge Issues Ruling - Joliet, IL - Monday marked the five-year anniversary of Joliet police officer Cassie Socha suing Sgt. Grizzle over her nude photos. Now, it's all over.

Ex-Joliet Mayor Files Federal Suit: Roechner, Reid Among 8 Defendants - Joliet, IL - Roechner, Reid, Mudron, McFarland and Hosey used Dickinson as their puppet to hatch their conspiracy, the federal lawsuit claims.