When Neighbors Share Lawn Mowers
Written by Bridgette OuttenThis group of neighbors started sharing out of necessity. After a huge snow storm hit in 2009, Kerry and Chris Petz, managed to buy the last snow blower available at their...
View ArticleOpen Casting for ‘Transformers 4’ in Skokie
Chicago fans of Transformers 4 could have a chance to be part of the mega-hit movie franchise this weekend when
View ArticleHuh? IL among the best on government integrity list.
By Benjamin Yount | Illinois WatchdogCHICAGO — Illinois, New Jersey and Rhode Island top a new government integrity list. So, what’s the punchline?A
View ArticleWalgreens, CVS Won't Sell Controversial 'Rolling Stone' Issue
The pharmacy chains won't sell Rolling Stone's August issue, which features Boston Marathon bombing suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev on the cover.
View ArticleRomeoville Police Blotter: Unlawful Use of Weapon, DUI, Hit and Run
Arrests reported by Romeoville police, June 27-July 9.
View ArticleRomeoville Water Conservation Ordinance In Effect
The village uses an "even-odd" watering schedule.
View ArticleJob Central: Sodexho, Petco, Ulta Hiring Locally
A roundup of jobs from around the Web.
View ArticleWhat's Playing at the Movies?
Here's what's playing in theaters around town this weekend, plus showtimes.
View ArticleRomeoville Police Blotter: Fireplace, Appliances Stolen from Home
Incidents reported by Romeoville police, July 1-6.
View ArticleHi Infidelity performed Thursday at Deer Crossing Park as part of the Village...
Hi Infidelity performed Thursday at Deer Crossing Park as part of the Village of Romeoville's "Rockin' the Ville" free concert series.
View ArticleFind a Garage Sale in the Southwest Suburbs (Searchable Map)
The map shows where and when garage, yard and estate sales are happening in the southwest suburbs. Click on the "Details" link to find out what's being offered.
View ArticleFoul Play Not Suspected in Death of Bolingbrook Police Lieutenant
The Joliet Police Department is conducting a death investigation.
View ArticleRep. Franks: Maybe Metra's Clifford broke law?
IT'S ALL IN THE BERRIOS FAMILY CIRCLE Cook County taxpayers got dinged this week by county Assessor Joe Berrios as they will foot the $500,000 bill for his firing of workers so he could hire his...
View ArticleEx Metra CEO: Speaker Madigan has "moral character flaw"
WHO'S GOT THE "MORAL CHARACTER FLAW?" Ex Metra CEO Alex Clifford says House Speaker Michael Madigan has that big character deficit. Wait, who? Only him? Speaking publicly for the first time at a...
View ArticleWanted Man Stabbed Girlfriend’s Head With Steak Knife: Cops
The police are searching for a Lockport man who allegedly stabbed his girlfriend in the head with a steak knife.
View ArticleRecycle Event Huge Success
Romeoville, IL- On Saturday June 22nd, Abri Credit Union hosted a Shred & Recycle event at their Joliet branch. The event was very busy and had a constant flow of cars that pulled in to shred...
View ArticlePFLAG Greater Joliet Area Chapter meeting: Guest Speaker author Marc Adams
When: July 21, 2013Time: 3:00 PM-5:00 PMLocation: 25 Alexander Circle, Romeoville, IL 60446PFLAG Joliet is thrilled to welcome author Marc Adams to speak at our July meeting. Adams is the author of...
View ArticlePlainfield Board Hires Elementary, High School Assistant Principals
Board members approved the new hires at a July 15 meeting in Plainfield.
View ArticleAlleged Steak Knife Head-Stabber Caught, Appears in Court
A Lockport man is being held on a $500,000 bond for allegedly stabbing his girlfriend in the head with a steak knife.
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