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Herald-News reporter Felix Sarver was able to bring a little bit of closure to those of us wondering what truly happened in the 32 seconds of mystery that I wrote about here . The body cam footage that was finally released did indeed prove that in the span of about 30 seconds, a big mistake had been made. Within those 30 seconds, Jabbar was instructed 11 times (by the deputies) to put his weapon down, and as he had bent over to seemingly do so, deputy Binnendyk fired his gun as Jabbar Muhammad lunged at Eldred Wells.  Sarver wrote about how the Freedom of Information Act requests had finally produced newly released records from the Will County sheriff’s. The report “determined the death of Eldred Wells was primarily from those gunshot wounds, with stab wounds as a contributing factor.” As of today, it has been 1 year and 23 days since the deaths of Jabbar Muhammad (age 21) and his grandfather, Eldred Wells (age 70). On November 6, 2021, the grandson had been pronounced dead on arri...

                                                                                                            Courtesy of reconnectwithnature.org By: Hannah Mitchell Due: 11/29/22 The Forest Preserve District of Will County has been hosting a show called “The Buzz” where they share projects going on in the preserve and environmental news in the area. This is to keep the community updated and involved in the environment. The Joliet Patch shares that the upcoming Buzz will launch Wednesday, November 30th at 8:30 p.m on the District’s Facebook and Youtube pages. The show also can be viewed on WJYS TV on Friday, December 2nd at 9 p.m., courtesy of funding fro...

 Noëllie Inard Credit: www.dundalkeagle.com On Monday, November 28th, Amazon workers gathered to protest outside of the Amazon factory in Joliet, Illinois. The protest started at 3 AM on Monday, which was Cyber Monday, a marketing term for e-commercial transactions on the Monday after Thanksgiving to encourage people to shop online. This protest is the second one in less than two months and workers are still asking for better work conditions. Indeed, they want a safer workplace as well as a pay increase. The worker chose Cyber Monday to protest as a way to amplify their intentions since, according to them, Amazon could lose millions of dollars by being shut down during Cyber Monday. One of the Amazon workers told CBS 2, an American news channel, that “ This is one of the most ramped up days of the year, one of the most profitable, it's basically making sure everyone knows this is just a first fight that will help us in the long run.” Last May, racist death threats were found in the...

Photo Courtesy of Rialto Square Theatre By: Saba Aamir Joliet, IL.  – Celebrate the holidays with friends and family at the magical Broadway show,  The Illusionists - Magic of the Holidays.  The Illusionists will perform at the Rialto Square Theatre today, November 29th, at 7:30 p.m.    "The Illusionists franchise has shattered box office records across the globe and continues to dazzle audiences of all ages with a powerful mix of the most outrageous and astonishing acts ever seen on stage," their official website states, "This non-stop show is packed with thrilling and sophisticated magic of unprecedented proportions."   The Broadway show produced by Simon Painter, Tim Lawson and MagicSpace Entertainment will feature the jaw-dropping talents of five incredible illusionists: Chris Cox, Hyun Joon Kim, Pablo Canovas, Paul Dabek and James More.    There are tickets still available, so grab them while you can before the show tonight. The...

     On November 6, 2021, Jabbar Muhammad and Eldred Wells were pronounced dead after Will County policemen arrived on the scene. A 911 call reporting potential domestic abuse had been placed. It was initially stated that the deputies had attempted to calm Jabbar down, ordering him to put his knife down. When Jabbar lunged at his grandfather, the deputies shot Jabbar in an attempt to save Eldred Wells’ life. In one statement, it was disclosed that the policemen had gotten to the home at 4:07 pm, while a paramedic report stated that at 4:08 pm, Jabbar Muhammad was dead. As recounted by Joliet patch reporters, both men were killed within 32 seconds of the deputies arriving at the Joliet Township home. In the 32 seconds that the Joliet policemen had been officially on the scene, what happened to Jabbar and his grandfather? After more than one year, the question remains the same.       Earlier this year, CBS reporters Dave Savini and Samah Assad, wrote a s...

 Violence has been an issue in Joliet these last few weeks. The following stories detail some of Joliet police's problems with violence in the community.  By: Josh Golden Crashed Vehicle, Driver Shot     Joliet, IL - Late on Wednesday November 23, a 28-year-old man crashed into a tree after being shot in the chest. According to Joliet police the crash occurred around 11:05 p.m. and took place on the Joliet side of Larkin Avenue. The car was a Chevrolet Malibu and once the driver was shot, the vehicle veered off into different lanes and eventually struck a tree as well as an office building.  The Joliet Fire Department brought the man to the Ascension St Joseph Medical Center and no other injuries were reported to police.  Man With Aluminum Bat Allegedly Hospitalizes Woman       Joliet, IL - Thomas Couch is a 59-year-old man who allegedly used an aluminum bat to strike a Joliet woman. The attack happened on November 23, and Couch was book...

 Frank Piegari  Hello Saints! With Thanksgiving and finals right around the corner, there is no shortage of things to do this week at the University of Saint Francis. To kick things off tonight (11/28), the Justice League will be hosting another Tabletop Game Night beginning at 7 p.m. in Motherhouse room C305. But that's not all we have. Beginning at 7 p.m., the Asian American Student Association will be hosting a Filipino Family Night in the Abbey Lounge located in Marion Hall. The event will feature food and karaoke so if you're interested, be sure to stop by. On Tuesday (11/29), the Criminal Justice and Pre-Law Society and the Social Work Club will be hosting a screening of the documentary "Jacinta". The screening begins at 5:30 in San Damiano Hall and will be followed up by a discussion and attendees will also have the opportunity to make a Christmas card for an incarcerated person. On Wednesday (11/30), the girls basketball team has a home game at 7 p.m. against ...