Joliet City Councilman Taken to Hospital Earlier in the Week

Joliet City Councilman Don “Duck” Dickinson did not attend Monday or Tuesday’s Joliet City Council meetings and some details have been made available regarding his absence. WJOL has learned that Dickinson’s family called emergency services on Monday after becoming concerned about Dickinson’s health. Joliet Police and Fire were called to his home Monday and he was transported to a local hospital for treatment. WJOL News is currently working on a Freedom of Information Act request to obtain the police report from the incident. More information will be forthcoming after the request is completed.