A Plainfield man allegedly contacted a woman more than 700 times on her cellphone and her workplace between March 3 and March 13. Prosecutors alleged the man is defiant of the police and court orders.
Will County State's Attorney James Glasgow said the victim in the case should be "commended for his courage in speaking up about the abuse." Quinton Jenkins will serve 85% of a 23-year prison sentence.
A 21-year-old man in Joliet was shot in the arm as he was out walking near Water and Munroe streets, police said.