Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Bolingbrook Board Approves Lease Of Holiday Decorations
The lease includes 19 decorative pieces that will be used during the 2025-26 holiday season.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
- Lemont, IL
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
DuPage Township Supervisor Gary Marschke Dies
A celebration of life will be held March 30 at the Levy Center, 251 Canterbury Lane.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
Severe Storms Possible This Week In Chicago Area
Severe storms will develop over Iowa and Missouri on Friday afternoon, and move northeast toward Illinois, the weather service said.
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Lemont|News|
Lemont Election Guide 2025: What’s On The Ballot, What To Know
Early voting dates, races to watch and how to vote by mail.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Bolingbrook Park District Holds Job Fair Wednesday
Both seasonal and year-round jobs will be offered by the park district.
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Romeoville, IL|News|
Public Safety Academy For Romeoville Residents Starts April 10
The Romeoville Police Department, Fire Department and Emergency Management Agency host the classes.
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Frankfort, IL|News|
Amy Berk: Candidate For Summit Hill 161 Board Of Education
The consolidated election is April 1.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Valley View Board Of Education Extends Superintendent Contract
Wood’s approved contract runs through June 30, 2026.
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Frankfort, IL|News|
Frankfort Arts Association Debuts New Exhibition, Fundraiser
An opening reception for the exhibition will be held Thursday, from 6 to 7:30 p.m., at Frankfort Village Hall.
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Romeoville, IL|News|
Hummingbirds On Their Way To Will County: Preserve
Hummingbirds have made it as far north as northern Florida, Louisiana and Texas on their annual northern migration.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Obituary: Dan Mildenberger
Dan Mildenberger, "D.J.," passed away suddenly on Feb. 24 in his home in Nashville, Tenneesee.
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Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Fire Damages Garage In Unincorporated Lockport Saturday: Fire District
Fire companies arrived on scene and found a fire in a detached garage that was extending to multiple vehicles, the fire district said.
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Frankfort, IL|News|
Patrick Oliphant: Candidate For Summit Hill 161 Board Of Education
The consolidated election is April 1.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
Near-Record Warmth Before Storm System Hits Chicago Area
Temps could approach 80 degrees by the end of the week.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Bolingbrook Police Plan St. Patrick's Day Traffic Enforcement
The Bolingbrook Police Department will be stepping up seat belt enforcement, particularly at night when seat belt usage rates are lowest.
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Romeoville, IL|News|
Pelicans Are Back In Will County: Preserve
The pelicans usually arrive in Will County in late February or early March as they make the return trip to their breeding grounds.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Valley View Wrestlers Compete At IESA Championships
The District will send nine student-athletes from its middle schools to compete at the event.
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Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Vote By Mail Ballots Mailed Out Starting March 17
Also: early voting starts March 17 in Will County.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
Snow, Rain On Friday, Mild Weather This Weekend For Chicago Area
We could see a high of 70 degrees for the start of the work week.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Bolingbrook Election Guide: What’s On The Ballot, What To Know
Early voting dates, races to watch and how to vote by mail.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
