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Lewis' We Believe Campaign Wins National Award
Lewis University in Romeoville submitted this article: The We Believe! campaign at Lewis University was recognized by the Council for Advancement and Support of Education District V as the Silver Award...
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Harper: Plainfield Schools to Begin Implementing New Common Core Standards
The national election cycle has just ended. Inevitably, there is much change on the horizon for public education as the dust settles and the President and Congress look to the future. One of the most...
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Brownie's Looking for a Home -- Maybe Yours?
This item was submitted by the Romeoville Humane Society: Brownie is a 2-year-old female domestic shorthair. Don't let her initial shyness fool you, Brownie is a super loving, super affectionate and...
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What You May Not Know about Veterans Day
In honor of Veterans Day, the U.S. Census Bureau compiled a slew of facts and information about the holiday, beginning with how the day was established. Veterans Day originated as “Armistice Day” on...
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Sold! Romeoville Real Estate Transactions: Nov. 12 Edition
These properties were sold in Romeoville recently, according to county property records. 191 Mountain Laurel Court, $119,000.00 303 Kent Ave., $100,000.00 218 Hemlock Ave., $55,500.00 1786 N. Wentworth...
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IDOT Studying I-55 'Managed Lane' Idea; Commuter Survey Being Conducted
The Illinois Department of Transportation is considering a "managed lane" of traffic on Interstate 55 -- possibly with a fee charged -- to help reduce congestion and create a more predictable commute...
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Police Blotter: Arrests for ID Theft, DUI, Battery and False Police Report
Gerald W. Jefferson, 28, 1666 Peter, Romeoville, arrested by the Plainfield Police Department and booked into the Will County jail on Nov. 9 on a felony charge of false report of offense. Edgar Antonio...
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Look Up Crime Stats in Your Community
The FBI recently released its 2011 Uniform Crime Report, which compiles information from local law enforcement about violent crimes and property crimes in their communities. Use the pull-down menu to...
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Thanksgiving 2012: Planning for the Perfect Holiday Meal
If the food website Epicurious is to be believed, if you didn't start planning for Thanksgiving six weeks before the Nov. 22 feast, you are already behind. (I must be doomed) Not to fret: We're here to...
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Hey, Mom and Dad: Did You Tell The Kids Who You Voted For This Election?
Welcome to "Hey, Mom and Dad"—a weekly feature where we ask our Facebook fans to share their views on parenting. Every week, we get the conversation started by taking a look back at a question we asked...
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Follow These Tips so Bacteria's Not on Holiday Menu
Unless you have some ulterior motive, in which case you may end up in Patch's police news, the goal when cooking a Thanksgiving feast is for your guests to enjoy the meal rather than be sickened by it....
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Yoda's Looking for a Home -- Maybe Yours?
This item was submitted by the Romeoville Humane Society: Yoda is a delightful 1 year old male Chihuahua/Beagle mix with an easy-care short coat. This adorable boy is the definition of a "lap dog" ......
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Shop Thrifty for the Holidays
There are only 42 days until Christmas. Yup, 42. And that is as of Nov. 12. So if you have a big family and you haven't started yet, you need to get going. If your budget is a consideration, we at...
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Valley View Heroin Deaths Prompt Nov. 14 Forum
Two Valley View School District 365U students died earlier this school year from heroin overdoses. In Will County, the tally of heroin-related deaths is at 37. The increase in the use of the drug and...
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Police Blotter: Arrests for Public Fighting, DUI, Retail Theft and Drug...
The Romeoville Police Department made the following arrests: Connor Gilroy, 20, 636 Flock Ave., Naperville, arrested at about 2:35 p.m. Oct. 25 in the 400 block of Weber Road and charged with retail...
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Fun Facts and Trivia for Thanksgiving
No need to worry about conversation topics around the Thanksgiving dinner table. Let your guests fill up on these Thanksgiving fun facts. That's a lot of turkey! In 2011, 248 million turkeys were...
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Death Notices, Nov. 13 Edition
Overman-Jones Funeral Home Mary L. McManis (nee Reynolds), 92, of Plainfield. Memorials can be made to the American Diabetes Association. Alayne P. Broussard (nee O’Connor), 65, of Bolingbrook....
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Police: Plainfield Man Tried to Kidnap Woman at Knifepoint
A Plainfield man is facing several felony charges after allegedly attempting to abduct a woman at knifepoint as she got into her vehicle early Tuesday morning in the 16300 block of Fairfield Drive,...
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Police Blotter: DUI, Retail Theft, Battery Cases
LaToya M. Collins, 22, 682 Blackhawk, Bolingbrook, arrested by the Romeoville Police Department and booked into the Will County jail on Nov. 12 on a charge of felony retail theft. Tavion D. Watkins,...
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