In-Person Learning | OSD308 Board's Politics | COVID-19 Cases

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.

St. Andrew Reopens With Full In-Person Learning Amid Pandemic

Students are required to follow strict safety guidelines including wearing masks throughout the day and sanitizing their hands. Read more

Sovereign Faces Criticism For Staying Open Amid The Pandemic

Even though the eatery temporarily shut down after employees tested positive, a diner said they are putting "profits over people." Read more

Positive West Nile Virus Samples Found In Will County: WCHD

The mosquito samples — collected in Plainfield, Romeoville/Bolingbrook — are among the ones found in ten other counties across Illinois. Read more

Company With Plant In Plainfield Buys Ryan Reynolds' Gin Brand

Diageo — with its largest North American bottling operation in Plainfield — is acquiring Aviation American Gin in a $610 million deal. Read more

Village Moving Ahead With Land Acquisition For 143 St. Extension

Trustee Kevin Calkins voted against this extension as he is not in favor of displacing people for a roadway construction project. Read more

OSD308 Displays 'Broken Democracy' With Remote Learning: Resident

An Oswego resident said the OSD308 Board of Education has turned "our kids education into a game of politics and costs." Read more

Bolingbrook Park District Celebrates 50th Anniversary

Since its inception in 1970, the district has garnered multiple accolades and expanded its services over 1,000 acres of open space. Read more

Will Co. Could See New Restrictions As Positivity Rate Increases

As of Friday, Will Co. has a COVID-19 positivity rate of 7.1 percent, which is close to the warning level of 8 percent, according to IDPH. Read more

Company Donates $8K In Memory Of Plainfield Teen Killed In Crash

Jaden Sherman's mother, Janette, said the show of support from Plainfield and the neighboring communities "will never be forgotten." Read more

Bolingbrook PD Looking For Two Who Broke Into Mistwood Golf Dome

According to the social media post, the two who broke in spent 40 minutes in the facility and took several items. Read more