Brother's Home Plate to Be Inducted Into 'Hot Dog Hall of Fame'
On April 2, Brother’s Home Plate will be inducted into the Vienna Beef Hot Dog Hall of Fame, Vienna Beef announced this week in a press release. Owned and operated by Lou and Stacy Moll, Brother’s Home...
View ArticleLetter: Mayor Noak Good for Romeoville
Mayor John Noak has been for wonderful for Romeoville. He and the whole village board have been careful and conscientious to move Romeoville forward with the residents and businesses in mind. His...
View ArticlePolice Blotter: Romeoville Men Face Drugs, Weapon Charges
March 20 Christopher L. Jackson, 22, of the 200 block of Oak Creek Drive, Romeoville, was arrested by Will County Sheriff's police and booked into the county jail on charges of manufacture/delivery of...
View ArticleAdd a Punchline to Our Rocket Man 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...
View ArticleLetter: Mayor John Noak Helped Me Launch My Business
Mayor John Noak, more than just a mayor! I lost my job a few years ago and had a hard time finding employment. I've lived in Romeoville for 10 years and have built two houses here. I have a wonderful...
View ArticleFormer Lukancic Principal to be Superintendent in Mokena
Former Lukancic Middle School Principal Dr. Omar Castillo has been named Superintendent of Mokena School District 159 effective for the 2013-14 school year. Currently Assistant Superintendent of...
View ArticleElementary Students Will Receive Fresh Fruits and Veggies Every Day
The Fresh Fruit and Vegetable program at Tibbot Elementary School has been extended to include fresh fruits and veggies every day of the school week through the end of the year. The program has been...
View ArticleTONIGHT: Valley View to Hold Public Meeting on Virtual Charter School Proposal
For-profit company K12 Inc. and its non-profit partner, Virtual Learning Solutions, want to bring an online charter school to 18 suburban Chicago school districts, including Valley View, Plainfield and...
View ArticleMeet the 2013 Valley View School Board Candidates
Position Description There are seven school board members on the Valley View School District 365U board. Four school board seats will be on the April 2013 ballot. School board terms are four years...
View ArticleRomeoville Police Blotter: Teens Charged with Burglary; Woman Accused of...
March 3 A 17-year-old juvenile was arrested by Romeoville police at 11 p.m. in the 100 block of South Highpoint Drive and charged with delivery of cannabis and possession of cannabis and paraphernalia,...
View ArticleCounty Expert Addresses Cyber Safety, Bullying in Valley View
Jane Addams Middle School students, many of whom expressed pride in having large numbers of social media friends, learned Thursday they need to be more cautious about who they communicate with. Sign up...
View ArticleWould You Still Cheer for the Bears if Their Best Player Was Gay?
In the same week the U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments in the case of California's Proposition 8, which bans same-sex marriage case, a CBS Sports online columnist says a current gay NFL player...
View ArticleMcMichael Planning Community Forum of His Own
Former Chicago Bear Steve "Mongo" McMichael to this point has not engaged in recent campaign forums as he runs for the office of Romeoville mayor. However, McMichael announced Wednesday he has...
View ArticleNo Special Prosecutor, Hearing in Hickory St. Murder Case, Judge Says
A series of stories about the Nightmare on Hickory Street double murder published exclusively by Patch revealed so many disturbing details that a defense attorney wants a special prosecutor appointed...
View ArticleBolingbrook Fifth-Grader Earns Second State Wrestling Title
Wood View Elementary School fifth-grader Cameron Hargrove earned his second career state wrestling title, winning the Illinois Kids Wrestling Federation’s Midget Division earlier this month. The son of...
View ArticleRomeoville Police Blotter: Car Theft, Vehicle Burglaries, Stolen Cheese
March 11 A business in the 100 block of Anton reported the theft of a utility trailer, police said. The trailer was recovered, but the contents had been removed. The value of the stolen items is...
View ArticleSupport a Romeoville Candidate! Write a Letter to the Editor
The April 9 election is fast approaching. Show your support for a Romeoville candidate by writing a letter to the editor. The requirements? You must use your full name and the letter must be 300 words...
View ArticleCold March Freezes Out Local Golfers
So, if you’ve been wondering just how much colder it’s been this March vs. last March, then consider this bit of startling news from a couple of local golf course pros. From March 1 to March 19 last...
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