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Saw It on eBay: Joliet 7 Up Pop Bottle Carrier
If you're old enough to know what this used to carry, then you may be interested in making a bid on eBay to purchase this item. It's a 7 Up pop bottle carrier that bears the insignia "Joliet Ill" and...
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Tracking Santa's Journey is Part of the Magic of Christmas
While Santa Claus makes his trip around the world, with Rudolph lighting the way, the men and women at NORAD will be tracking his travels and alerting children of his progress. Santa's magic is...
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'Fiscal Cliff' Crisis -- How Would You Vote?
A crisis is looming if the federal government cannot resolve the so-called "fiscal cliff" dilemma by Dec. 31. In a simplified nutshell, that means that a long-term, bipartisan budget reduction plan...
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Daisy's Looking for a Home -- Maybe Yours?
The Romeoville Humane Society submitted this article: Daisy is a pretty female 6-year-old cat looking for her fur-ever home: If you understand that it's a cat's world, and you just live in it, I may be...
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Police Blotter: Burglary, Theft, Battery
James E. Giordano, 18, 325 Third Ave., Joliet, arrested by the Romeoville Police Department and booked into the Will County jail on Dec. 22 on a charge of residential burglary. Tashiana Shante Jackson,...
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Got a New iPhone or Android? Mobile Apps Make Life Easier in PATCH TOWN
A smartphone makes a great gift for yourself or for someone else. But receiving a smartphone is a bit like buying a pet: the fun parts also come with some work and some adjustments.Downloading apps...
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Christmas Fun Facts and Trivia
We know that there were three Wise Men, 12 days of Christmas and that Santa delivers all his presents around the world in one night. But did you know... $23,439.38 How much it would cost to buy your...
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Holiday History: A Few Things You May Not Know
There are so many holiday traditions that we do without thinking much about how or why they started. Allow us to shed some light on a few: 1. Candy Canes. They're believed to have made their debut in...
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Merry Christmas, Romeoville Readers!
Merry Christmas, Romeoville Patch readers! As we count our blessings, we want to thank you for the support and loyalty you've shown us this past year. It's a gift we never take for granted, and one we...
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Hey Mom and Dad: What Holiday Gift Did You Refuse to Buy Your Child?
Welcome to Hey Mom and Dad—a weekly feature in which 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...
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Death Notices, Dec. 25 Edition
Overman-Jones Funeral Home Carrie Ellen Shank, 102, of Bolingbrook. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Dec. 29 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Naperville. Daniel H. “Dan”...
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Romeoville November Home Sales 22% Higher than Same Time a Year Ago
The 28 detached, single-family homes sold in Romeoville during November represented a nearly 22 percent increase over November 2011, according to the Mainstreet Organization of Realtors (MORe). In...
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Kwanzaa Facts, And How to Celebrate in Joliet Area
The seven-day festival of Kwanzaa, which celebrates African-American heritage and culture, starts Wednesday, Dec. 26 and ends Tuesday, Jan. 1. Here are some facts about the week-long holiday. Kwanzaa...
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Arwyn's Looking for a Home -- Maybe Yours?
This article was submitted by the Romeoville Humane Society. Meet Arwyn, a gorgeous and petite female 1-year-old torti: This beautiful petite young girl is a super sweetheart who just wants to be...
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Lewis Planning 2013 Performing Arts Series
This article was provided by Lewis University: Lewis University will host six performances as part of the Lewis University’s Spring 2013 Performing Arts Series. Performances include a variety of...
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Property Crimes: iPad Mini, Bikes, xBox, TV, Tools Reported Stolen
The following property crime reports were taken by the Romeoville Police Department: Several Christmas decorations in the rear year of a home in the 600 block of Jordan were damaged by a sharp object....
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Add a Punchline to Our Gift Returns Cartoon
Are you blessed with insight and good humor? Or just bored today? Share your wit with your neighbors by entering Patch's comic caption challenge. Just add your dialogue for today's comic in the comment...
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How Many Drinks Will Get You A DUI? (Chart)
Do you know how many drinks you can have before you're in danger of getting a drunken driving violation? When police pull drivers over for suspected drunken driving, officers ask them to perform field...
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Sold! Local Home Sales: Dec. 27 Edition
A three-bedroom, two-and-a-half bathroom single-family house at 14231 S. Lakeridge Dr., Plainfield, recently sold for $172,000. The 1,920 square-foot house was built in 1997 and is located on a...
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Caption This! That's One Exhausted Pooch
Patch readers, you're up! We need your wit, creativity and animal psychic abilities to craft the perfect caption for the next edition of our pet photo caption challenge! What's this dog thinking, as...
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