Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Bolingbrook Still Reporting High Weekly COVID-19 Cases
Bolingbrook reported 239 new cases during the week of Jan. 4, following Joliet with 488 cases and Plainfield with 407, according to WCHD.
Abhinanda Datta, Patch Staff
Abhinanda Datta, Patch Staff
- Plainfield, IL
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Plainfield|News|
Plainfield Continues To Report High Number Of COVID-19 Cases
According to the Will Co. Health Department, Plainfield reported 407 new cases during the week of Jan. 4, following Joliet with 488 cases.
Abhinanda Datta, Patch Staff
Oswego, IL|News|
Oswego Businesses Affected By COVID-19 Receive Grants
Oswego has announced its second round of grant awards to businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and related shutdowns.
Abhinanda Datta, Patch Staff
Plainfield|News|
More Than 1K New Coronavirus Cases In 5 Days In Will County: WCHD
The Will County Health Department on Tuesday reported 59,246 COVID-19 cases, an increase of 1,012 from Friday.
Abhinanda Datta, Patch Staff
Plainfield|News|
Parts Of Plainfield Can Now Allow Indoor Restaurant, Bar Services
Kendall County, one of Plainfield's two counties, can now allow indoor service at restaurants and bars at 25 percent capacity.
Abhinanda Datta, Patch Staff
Oswego, IL|News|
Indoor Dining Ban Lifted As Oswego Moves To Tier 1 Mitigation
Indoor dining services at restaurants will be limited to 25% capacity, according to the Illinois Department of Public Health.
Abhinanda Datta, Patch Staff
Romeoville, IL|News|
Romeoville School Receives Donation To Enhance STEM Programs
Mohammed Qurashi, of Romeoville, has donated $500 to the Valley View Schools on behalf of the ExxonMobil Educational Alliance Program.
Abhinanda Datta, Patch Staff
Chicago, IL|News|
COVID-19 Victims To Be Honored During Citywide Moment Of Silence
Mayor Lori Lightfoot is asking Chicagoans to turn off their lights and electronics at 6 p.m. Tuesday to "reflect on the pandemic."
Abhinanda Datta, Patch Staff
Plainfield|News|
Will County Offers COVID-19 Vaccination Help For Senior Residents
WCHD and Senior Services of Will County have formed a partnership to assist senior residents of the county with the vaccination survey.
Abhinanda Datta, Patch Staff
Oswego, IL|News|
Some COVID-19 Restrictions Lifted In Oswego: See What To Expect
Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Friday that three regions can move back to Tier 2 mitigations, including Kendall County.
Abhinanda Datta, Patch Staff
Plainfield|News|
Will County To Stay In Tier 3 As Restrictions Loosen Elsewhere
Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Friday that three regions can move back to Tier 2 mitigations, but that doesn't include Will County.
Abhinanda Datta, Patch Staff
Plainfield|News|
Diesel Spill On I-55 In Plainfield; Avoid The Area: Police
All northbound lanes on I-55 are currently blocked.
Abhinanda Datta, Patch Staff
Plainfield|News|
Plainfield Mayoral Candidate Argoudelis May Be Booted From Ballot
John Argoudelis said the objection is baseless and contender Margie Bonuchi is "desperately seeking to deny the voters a choice in April."
Abhinanda Datta, Patch Staff
Bolingbrook, IL|News|
VVSD Students Will Return To School In Groups Starting Tuesday
Hybrid learning will begin for special needs students on Tuesday, followed by general education students on Jan. 25.
Abhinanda Datta, Patch Staff
Plainfield|News|
Plainfield Library Will Resume In-Person Services Monday
Guests will be required to wear a mask at all time and maintain social distancing while inside the library building.
Abhinanda Datta, Patch Staff
Plainfield|News|
7 File Petitions For Seats On The Plainfield Village Board
John Argoudelis, former Plainfield Township Supervisor, will run for village president against current trustee Margie Bonuchi.
Abhinanda Datta, Patch Staff
Oswego, IL|News|
KCHD Asks Residents To Take Phase 1B COVID-19 Vaccination Survey
Using these responses, KCHD will be able to ensure enough vaccines are allocated without any wastage.
Abhinanda Datta, Patch Staff
Plainfield|News|
Plainfield Township Supervisor Accused Of Embezzling $1.4 Million
Anthony Fremarek appeared in federal court on allegations he stole $1.4M from his finance company for personal use.
Abhinanda Datta, Patch Staff
Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Bolingbrook Store Robbed At Gunpoint Thursday: Police
A man pointed a gun at the cashier of the store Once Upon A Child and fled with "unknown proceeds," police said.
Abhinanda Datta, Patch Staff
Romeoville, IL|News|
Romeoville Mayor To Run Unopposed For His Fourth Term
Mayor John Noak said for him, the highlights of 2020 "were the residents of Romeoville and the hope that brought us together."
Abhinanda Datta, Patch Staff
