Across Illinois, IL|News|
Suburban Sanders Supporters Not Calling It Quits Yet
DAVE BYRNES ANALYSIS: For these activists, the Revolution has only just begun.
Dave Byrnes, Patch Staff
Dave Byrnes, Patch Staff
- Bolingbrook, IL
Hi everyone, I'm Dave. I'll be covering local news in Bolingbrook, Plainfield, Oswego and Romeoville. I've previously done some reporting in Chicago, South Dakota and Japan, and I'm excited to get to know your communities as well!
When not on the clock, I enjoy video games, archery and brewing. I also busk when time (and the law) allows, because life's too short to wait for open-mic nights.
I'll be setting up a Twitter page for myself in the coming days, but in the meantime you can hit me up at dave.byrnes@patch.com with any tips, leads, concerns or good beer recipes you might have.
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Joliet, IL|News|
Will County Calls For Back-Up Election Judges
Back-up election judges are needed for polls in Will County, regardless of party affiliation.
Dave Byrnes, Patch Staff
Romeoville, IL|News|
White Oak Library District Closed Until April 6
The library district, with locations in Romeoville, Crest Hill and Lockport, has announced that it will be closing its doors until April 6.
Dave Byrnes, Patch Staff
Oswego, IL|News|
'Closed Door Policy' In Effect: Oswego Fire Department
The Oswego Fire Department announced Monday that contact with the public will be limited to emergencies only for the foreseeable future.
Dave Byrnes, Patch Staff
Plainfield, IL|News|
Plainfield Police To Increase Presence Amid COVID-19 Outbreak
In addition to an increased street presence, the Plainfield PD said residents should expect officers to practice social distancing.
Dave Byrnes, Patch Staff
Plainfield, IL|News|
Plainfield 202 Schools To Re-Open April 6 At Earliest
Officials with Plainfield School District 202 said they expect schools not to re-open until the week of April 6
Dave Byrnes, Patch Staff
Romeoville, IL|News|
Valley View To Serve Student Meals Despite School Closure
Starting Wednesday, March 18, these meals will be available as grab-and-go cold lunches at four Valley View locations.
Dave Byrnes, Patch Staff
Plainfield, IL|News|
School District 202 To Serve Student Meals Despite School Closure
Grab-and-go breakfast and lunch meals will be available for pick up at select District 202 locations.
Dave Byrnes, Patch Staff
Oswego, IL|News|
Village Of Oswego Updates Coronavirus Protocols
The village has updated its plans regarding public services, meetings and events
Dave Byrnes, Patch Staff
Bolingbrook|News|
Funeral Fund Started For Bolingbrook Crash Victim
A GoFundMe has been launched for the funeral of Jaime Herrera, who was killed in crash in Bolingbrook this past week.
Dave Byrnes, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Diocese Of Joliet Schools To Close Starting March 16
Only hours after announcing a suspension of Mass for the weekend of March 14, the Diocese said all its schools will close as well.
Dave Byrnes, Patch Staff
Romeoville, IL|News|
Valley View Schools To Close Starting March 17
Per Governor Pritzker's order, all Valley View District schools will close Tuesday, March 17 and remain closed until April 6.
Dave Byrnes, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Will County Expands Early Voting Hours
In response to the coronavirus crisis, the Will County Clerk's Office has decided to expand early voting hours.
Dave Byrnes, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
I-55 Near Arsenal Road Reduced To One Lane Each Way On Monday
The closures are necessary to replace bridge decks for the BNSF Metra line, Dept. of Transportation officials said.
Dave Byrnes, Patch Staff
Oswego, IL|News|
Oswego School District Cancels Classes For Week Of March 16
No classes will be held between March 16 and March 20, possibly longer.
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Joliet, IL|News|
Joliet Diocese Orders One-Weekend, Diocese-Wide Mass Cancellation
In light of growing concerns over the coronavirus, Apostolic Administrator Richard Pates has ordered a one-weekend suspension of all Masses.
Dave Byrnes, Patch Staff
Plainfield, IL|News|
St. Mary's To Suspend Nursing Home Masses, Other Services
While Mass may be suspended, the church said it will still make effort to provide other services to those in need, especially the dying.
Dave Byrnes, Patch Staff
Bolingbrook|News|
Fountaindale Library To Close Amid COVID-19 Concerns
The library will close starting March 17
Dave Byrnes, Patch Staff
Plainfield, IL|News|
Plainfield Parks To Take Extra Coronavirus Precautions
Park District personnel will be taking extra effort to keep parks equipment sanitized, but no there is no announcement of any parks closing.
Dave Byrnes, Patch Staff
Oswego, IL|News|
Woman Arrested On Felony Theft Charges: Oswego PD
An Oswego woman was arrested Tuesday on felony theft charges, following a two-and-a-half year police investigation.
Dave Byrnes, Patch Staff
