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John Ferak

@JFerak

Editor of Joliet Patch and True-crime author @WildbluePress. Most recent books: TERROR TOWN USA; WRECKING CREW: Demolishing The Case Against Steven Avery

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Joined April 2021
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Unraveling the Case Against Melissa Calusinski - CBS News ⁦@MakingAMurderer⁩ ⁦@EFMoriarty⁩ ⁦@lifeafterten⁩ #TruthWins cbsnews.com/video/unraveling…
Unraveling the Case Against Melissa Calusinski

Unraveling the Case Against Melissa Calusinski

Was key evidence manipulated to help convict a day care worker of murder? "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty has new details in a case she's been covering for more than a decade. 

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People Of Color Treated Differently At Joliet Police Traffic Stops: AG patch.com/illinois/joliet/pe… @KwameRaoul @davesavinicbs2
People Of Color Treated Differently At Joliet Police Traffic Stops: Attorney General

People Of Color Treated Differently At Joliet Police Traffic Stops: Attorney General

The AG's probe spanned the tenure of several Joliet police administrations: Chief Brian Benton, Al Roechner, Dawn Malec and now Bill Evans.

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Joliet Police Has Long Pattern Of Excessive Force: AG's Office patch.com/illinois/joliet/jo… @radleybalko @mauricepossley
Joliet Police Department Has Long Pattern Of Excessive Force: Attorney General

Joliet Police Department Has Long Pattern Of Excessive Force: Attorney General

The Joliet PD has a history of violating the Constitutional rights of citizens, according to the findings of the multi-year AG report.

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Child Dies In Filth, Homer Glen Parents Had Cocaine, Heroin: Sheriff patch.com/illinois/homerglen… @davesavinicbs2
Toddler Dies In Filthy Home, Parents Had Cocaine, Heroin: Sheriff

Toddler Dies In Filthy Home, Parents Had Cocaine, Heroin: Sheriff

Will County prosecutors charged 49-year-old Edward Weiher and 27-year-old Alexa Balen in the death of their 2-year-old daughter last week.

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Well don’t ya say now: MTSO Lt. Dave Remiker, who w/ Lt Lenk & Colborn “found” key evidence implicating Steven Avery, has been charged in Manitowoc County (2024CF736) with felony Misconduct in Office. #Karma #freeStevenAvery @ZellnerLaw 1/
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Zellner's $37.9 Million Jury Award: Why It Matters For Steven Avery? patch.com/illinois/downersgr… @ZellnerLaw #RyanFerguson @TManitowoc
Zellner's $37.9 Million Jury Award: Why It Matters For Steven Avery

Zellner's $37.9 Million Jury Award: Why It Matters For Steven Avery

Famed civil rights attorney Kathleen Zellner won a record verdict of $37.9 million against Travelers in the Ryan Ferguson case.

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Donald Trump's Biggest Fan In Joliet: Meet Bob Tracy, 63 patch.com/illinois/joliet/do…
Donald Trump's Biggest Fan In Joliet: Meet Bob Tracy, 63

Donald Trump's Biggest Fan In Joliet: Meet Bob Tracy, 63

On a daily basis, Joliet resident Bob Tracy sells memorabilia of former President Donald Trump along West Jefferson Street near Larkin.

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Nick Offerman New Parody: I'm Proud To Be A Kamala Man patch.com/illinois/channahon… @Nick_Offerman @KamalaHQ
IL Celeb Nick Offerman's New Parody Song: 'I'm Proud To Be A Kamala Man'

IL Celeb Nick Offerman's New Parody Song: 'I'm Proud To Be A Kamala Man'

According to Rolling Stone, Offerman sings from the perspective of a Republican who "found a way to see clear, to decency."

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Oasis At Taste Of Joliet? Should Park District Make It Happen In 2025? patch.com/illinois/joliet/oa… @TasteofJoliet @googoodolls #oasis2025 @oasis #oasisreunion
Oasis At Taste Of Joliet? Here's How It Can Happen In 2025

Oasis At Taste Of Joliet? Here's How It Can Happen In 2025

Oasis split in 2009 after years of infighting, with Noel Gallagher leaving the band before a performance in Paris, according to AP.

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This interview with Dean Strang is very insightful with respect to the Criminal Justice System and the innocence of Steven Avery & Brendan Dassey. Make a commitment to your better knowledge by listening in! youtu.be/4I1dZrWpDQU
Steven Avery's Trial Attorney - Dean Strang

Steven Avery's Trial Attorney - Dean Strang

In this interview, Dean Strang shares his life experiences on growi...

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Too Many DUIs: Joliet Township Supervisor's Political Career Ends patch.com/illinois/joliet/an…
Too Many DUIs: Joliet Township Supervisor's Political Career Ends

Too Many DUIs: Joliet Township Supervisor's Political Career Ends

Joliet Township's elected Supervisor and an influential Will County Democrat, Angel Contreras was picked up for his third DUI in June 2022.

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Per Carla Chase: "WE ARE DONE.... So selling the 4x8 aluminum Averys Auto Salvage sign.. (2 sides available). Let me just verify that NO, the business has not officially been sold but we are downsizing fast. $1500 firm per side." @TManitowoc @ZellnerLaw @hoddinottm
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25 Photos: #BillMurray #Bobblehead Night, Kids, Parents, Fans Had Blast patch.com/illinois/joliet/bi… @JolietSlammers @frontierleague_
25 Photos: Bill Murray Bobblehead Night, Kids, Parents, Fans Had Blast

25 Photos: Bill Murray Bobblehead Night, Kids, Parents, Fans Had Blast

Joliet Patch produced several Facebook Live videos at Saturday night's game at Joliet Slammers stadium, including the Joliet Legion Band.

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Terrific time today w @hoddinottm, Australia's mighty social justice crusader and one of #StevenAvery's most loyal and dedicated advocates. @TManitowoc @ZellnerLaw @JButing @denmanstace1
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Cycled to #Norway today. 63 miles. What a neat store. I’ll be back.
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Does @taylorswift13 have competition? Hardly. It’s Sparks Fly covering all your #TaylorSwift faves. @TasteofJoliet
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Love, love, love this part of the world … A Taste of Joliet at ATI Memorial Stadium in Joliet !
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Don’t touch a snapping turtle on his shell. He’ll snap at you. From last weekend’s bicycle ride.
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Last set of pics from @TasteofJoliet @googoodolls rocked our house. 25,000 people came!
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My fav pics of @ladya at @TasteofJoliet .. What a show!
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