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WCHD says flu shots are important; Fee for election judges increase; Armed robbery in Bolingbrook store: Week in Headlines, Sept. 28- Oct. 3

Check out the week that was in Bolingbrook and Illinois.
Check out the week that was in Bolingbrook and Illinois. (Patch)

Miss a day, miss a lot, so take a moment to catch up on some of the past week's headlines from Bolingbrook and beyond.

Flu Shots Help 'Avoid Co-Infection With COVID-19 And Flu' : WCHD

Will County Health Department is offering flu shots across its various immunization clinics, including one in Bolingbrook.

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Christkindlmarket Goes Virtual In 2020 Amid Pandemic

Organizers said in lieu of the popular event, they will host an online "Home for the Holidays" market from Nov. 1 - Dec. 31.

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Will Co. Increases Pay For Nov. 3 Election Judges Amid Pandemic

This one-time increase is for the additional work election judges will have to perform including the wiping down of pens and voting booths.

Plainfield Mom Warns Of Tub Toys After Baby Almost Loses Eye

Eden Strong's son, Baylor, got severe cellulitis in his eyes after squirting water from a tub toy. "I could barely look at him," she said.

Man With Cannabis Caught By Village Police After Trying To Flee

Brandon M. Parks, of Addison, fell face first into a yard while trying to run away from the officer, said Deputy Chief Brant Hromadka.

2 Armed Robbers Took Cash, Jewelry From Bolingbrook Store: PD

The Bolingbrook PD is looking for two men who stole from Helzberg Diamonds on Friday and fled the scene before officers arrived.

Pritzker In Quarantine Again As Staffer Positive For Coronavirus

In accordance with state and federal guidelines, the governor and all close contacts will self-isolate for 14 days, Pritzker's office said.

$329K Bolingbrook Home Has Pool, 3-Tier Deck And Fire Pit

WOW HOUSE: The house is close to expressways and major shopping destinations.

Cote's Haunted Yard Returns Friday With Coronavirus Safety Steps

The Plainfield couple's yard haunt will allow a limited number of people, letting just two families visit during each 15-minute slot.

Racism Against Black Students At An All-Time High: OSD308 Parent

D308 parent Kijuana Boulrece said during the Sept. 14 meeting she hopes her children will be "valued" when they return to school in person.

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