COVID-19 Layoffs | Tech Funds for VVSD | Drive-Thru Halloween

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

IPIC Theaters Lays Off 39 Workers In Bolingbrook Due To Pandemic

The renowned entertainment center in Bolingbrook permanently laid of 33 employees and temporarily furloughed 6.

People Between Ages 20-29 Affected More By COVID-19 In Romeoville

According to IDPH, 21 percent of the total number of positive cases in the village is made up of those in the 20-29 age range.

Board Members Not In Agreement Over New Residential Development

Trsutee Patricia Kalkanis said the Ballard Farm development is a good idea but Plainfield "is not ready for it."

Village Approves Hike In Citation Fees For Calling Animal Control

For situations where the Will Co. Animal Control needs to be called, the citation fees for such violations has increased from $100 to $150.

VVSD Gets $940K In Funds To Close Digital Gap Among Students

The funds are part of the $80M Digital Equity Formula Grant from the state that will ensure students have the technology e-learning.

Diners Were 'Mad' About Indoor Dining Suspension: El Balcon

Owner of El Balcon, Claudia Morales said, if the regulations were not lifted, "my business would have been seriously affected."

Armed Man Wanted For Aggravated Battery with A Gun: Sheriff

Clarence M. Otis, who was involved in a crash in Lisbon Thursday, is also wanted for his involvement in a shooting in Canton.

Will Co. Coronavirus Positivity Lowest In Almost 2 Months: IDPH

The Illinois Department of Public Health website reports that as of Friday, the county has a positivity rate of 5.7 percent.

Oswego To Host Drive-Thru Halloween Event Amid Pandemic

The Monster Mash Bash Drive-Thru Trick or Treat will last from noon to 12:30 p.m., Oct. 31.

Early Voting In Romeoville Starts Oct. 19: See Where To Vote

Residents can vote at the Romeoville Village Hall from Oct. 19. Several other locations will also serve as early voting places.

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