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Surprise Visit: Marine Stops By R.C. Hill To Say Thank You
From Valley View School District: Two months ago when Judy Rehr’s third-grade Challenge students at R.C. Hill Elementary School in Romeoville wrote letters to former Hill student PFC Nicholas Alexander...
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BHS Needs to Address Bullying and Suicide Epidemic: Student
On March 12, 2013, my life changed. My best friend passed away from suicide because she was being bullied on Facebook. The next day, no one was aware of this tragic situation. I had to hear rumors from...
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Lyrid Meteor Shower: Where/When to Watch -- If The Skies Are Clear
The Lyrid meteor shower is ready to make its 2013 debut in the skies above Joliet Tuesday, and of all the year’s many shows in the heavens, this is one to catch -- if the weather cooperates. The skies...
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Plainfield Schools Inks Settlement to Pay Back Edward Hospital Property Taxes
Already struggling with a $1.8 million deficit, District 202 got hit with another financial blow in January when Edward Hospital was granted tax-exempt status. That meant the district would not only...
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Plainfield School Board Nixes Online Charter School
As a bill that would put a moratorium on charter schools makes its way through the Illinois legislature, Plainfield officials made their stance clear on Monday, voting against a company’s proposal to...
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Romeoville Police Blotter: Thief Steals Trailer, TVs Worth $200,000
April 1 A resident in the 600 block of Shannon Drive reported that someone stole a UPS package left on the front porch. Estimated value of the item is $40, police said. Someone used an unknown weapon...
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Mason is Looking for a Home — Maybe Yours?
Article submitted by the Romeoville Humane Society: Mason is a large male 7-year-old front declawed shorthair mix looking for a family to call his own. This handsome specimen is a very large and came...
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Bolingbrook Native, Boston Marathon Medical Tent Doctor Remembers 'True...
A 1990 Bolingbrook High School graduate and doctor was working in the medical tent at the finish line of the Boston Marathon when two explosions went off, killing three people and wounding at least 170...
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White House Deputy Drug Czar to Speak at Romeoville Heroin Forum
Submitted article: There is still time to register to attend the 2013 HERO HELPS Community forum during which the White House’s Deputy Drug Czar will join Will County leaders in outlining strategies to...
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Add a Punchline to Our Doghouse 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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Veteran District 202 Administrators Named Principals at Aux Sable, Heritage...
Article submitted by Plainfield School District 202: Two veteran District 202 educators will take over the reins at Heritage Grove and Aux Sable middle schools next school year. The Board of Education...
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Romeoville Police Blotter: Arrests for Domestic Battery
April 12 Walter Parreno, 36, of the 600 block of Sherwood, Romeoville, was arrested by Romeoville police and booked into the Will County jail on a charge of domestic battery, according to booking...
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Valley View Board to Vote on Virtual Charter School Proposal Wednesday
The Valley View School District 365U school board will vote on a virtual charter school proposal from K12 Inc. and Virtual Learning Solutions Wednesday. Sign up for our free, daily e-newsletter. Like...
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Severe Thunderstorm, Flood Watch in Effect for Romeoville
The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for the Romeoville area, effective until 5 p.m. Wednesday. According to the NWS, some storms may produce hail, heavy rainfall and...
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Bolingbrook HS Teacher: Boston Marathon Bombings 'Brought Back Memories of 9/11'
Bolingbrook High School Teacher John Sullivan had a big goal to accomplish Monday -- to clock a personal best time in his third Boston Marathon. Sign up for our free, daily e-newsletter. Like...
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Raining Outside? Here's Where to Take the Kids in the Romeoville Area
A chance of rain is forecast for all of the next seven days except one. The temperatures are warming, but being stuck inside because of the rain might make our Midwestern Spring fever even worse. This...
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Someone You Should Know: Georgia Gillian
Georgia Gillian relies on one thing in her life. “I believe that we’re gifted and that we're supposed to use the gifts that we are given to serve others,” she said. “All that I do, I do because I...
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Plainfield Township Abilities Expo is Saturday
The Plainfield TownshipDisability Committee will host its third annual Abilities Expo, titled, "No One Can Stop Me Now," from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 20, in the Plainfield High School –...
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Romeoville's Springtide Craft Show is Saturday
The ninth annual Springtide Craft Show is set for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 20, at the Romeoville Recreation Center, 900 W. Romeo Rd. This year's event will include 100 boths with items include...
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