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Five Things to Know Today: Aug. 23
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As one of two associate regional editors with St. Louis Patch, I oversee seven sites -- Florissant, Hazelwood, Maryland Heights, St. Charles, St. Peters, O'Fallon and Wentzville.
I'm a huge fan of the St. Louis Cardinals and St. Louis Blues. I thoroughly enjoy anywhere I can get a craft beer -- Schlafly is my favorite! -- and listen to live music. I also spend way too much time agonizing over my fantasy baseball and football teams. Once, I thought Netflix was a dumb idea. Then I got it and immediately realized how awesome it is. I now regularly watch TV shows in bulk.
I live in Chesterfield with my wife, Alexis, and our dog Mowgli.
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Chris Balkema will run for the newly drawn 11th Congressional District, which covers portions of Channahon, Shorewood, Oswego, Montgomery, Plainfield, Romeoville, Bolingbrook, Woodridge, Darien and Naperville among other communities.
Bolingbrook police reports, Aug. 11-12.
We know you're busy, so here's a roundup of some of the recent stories featured right here on Bolingbrook Patch.
It's always good to be caught up on state politics. Here's an easy guide to what happened this week.
Bolingbrook's annual Jubilee was this weekend and Patch was on-hand to capture a few scenes from the event.
It's always good to be caught up on state politics. Here's an easy guide to what happened this week.
Looking for things to do? Stuff to know? People to meet? We've got it all in our "Five Things" feature.
A look at what happened in state politics this week.
The National Weather Service predicts a 70 percent chance of storms this afternoon.
The positive test is the third confirmed report of West Nile Virus-carrying mosquitoes in Bolingbrook this month; they've also been found in Naperville.
Here are some easy ways to interact with Bolingbrook Patch and share your fun photos and videos from this weekend's Jubilee!
The positive test is the third confirmed report of West Nile Virus-carrying mosquitoes in Bolingbrook this month.
Dot Dot Dot and Infinity are set to rock Bolingbrook tonight on the opening day of the village's Jubilee.
More than 100 extra spaces will be available for patrons beginning Sept. 2, officials say.
Parents will be able to better understand their child’s strengths and weaknesses under new director's leadership.
It's always good to be caught up on state politics. Here's an easy guide to what happened this week.
The free fair will feature scholarship organizations, a financial aid workshop, a college readiness seminar community service opportunities and more.
Bolingbrook police reports, Aug. 9-11.
Each week we nominate a new restaurant for you to review. That's right, you're the local expert.