Oswego, IL|News|
Oswego Woman Hospitalized In Single-Car Crash: Oswego Police
The 35-year-old driver was taken to Copley Hospital for her injuries, after her car collided with a traffic pole.
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.
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Bolingbrook|News|
Working Class Stories - Local Librarian On Duties, Opportunities
A top librarian at Bolingbrook's Fountaindale Library sat down with Patch to talk about her job and give advice to future librarians.
Dave Byrnes, Patch Staff
Romeoville, IL|News|
First 2020 Valley View School Board Meeting Set - Monday, Jan 13
The public session of the meeting will begin at 7 p.m., after the Board's executive session has ended.
Dave Byrnes, Patch Staff
Romeoville, IL|News|
Obituary: Robert 'Bob' Kotschi Sr., 79
The father of six passed away peacefully in his Vienna home on the morning of Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019.
Dave Byrnes, Patch Staff
Plainfield, IL|News|
Residents Discuss Village Issues At 'Coffee With The Mayor'
Plainfield residents attended the first 'Coffee with the Mayor' meeting on Jan. 8 to discuss pressing local issues with village officials.
Dave Byrnes, Patch Staff
Plainfield, IL|News|
Plainfield South HS Slates 2020 Athletic Hall of Fame Induction
District 202 Hall of Fame athletes are inducted every other year, school officials said.
Dave Byrnes, Patch Staff
Romeoville, IL|News|
Romeoville Educator Under Investigation: Chicago Board Of Ed.
The Chicago Board Of Education has accused a special education worker of lying about his residence address to get free Pre-K for his son.
Dave Byrnes, Patch Staff
Plainfield, IL|News|
$1000 Grant Awarded To Plainfield Fire Protection District
The grant money will be used to purchase first aid educational materials for local school districts, a PFPD press release indicated.
Dave Byrnes, Patch Staff
Oswego, IL|News|
Missing Teenage Girl Found Safe: Oswego Police
The 15-year-old girl that went missing on Saturday, Jan. 4, has been found safe, Oswego police officials said on Wednesday, Jan 8.
Dave Byrnes, Patch Staff
Oswego, IL|News|
Two DUI Incidents Investigated On Sunday, Jan. 5: Oswego Police
Two separate DUI incidents were investigated by the Oswego Police on Sunday, Jan. 5. One of the incidents involved serious injuries.
Dave Byrnes, Patch Staff
Oswego, IL|News|
Oswego Mayor Meets With Residents, Talks Local Development Plans
Oswego Village President Troy Parlier met with local residents on Friday to discuss concerns and upcoming plans in the village.
Dave Byrnes, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Online Fundraiser Launched For Deceased Teen's Funeral Expenses
Family friends of a Chicago teenager found dead in the Joliet Canal on Saturday have launched an online fundraiser for his funeral expenses.
Dave Byrnes, Patch Staff
Oswego, IL|News|
Local Student Robotics Team Heads To State Competition
A team of robotics students from grade schools around Will and Kendall Counties are taking their energy-saving invention to a state contest.
Dave Byrnes, Patch Staff
Plainfield, IL|News|
Alumni Hall Of Fame Nominations Due Jan. 17: Dist. 202 Foundation
The Alumni Hall of Fame honors District 202 graduates who have distinguished themselves after high school. Nominations due Friday, Jan. 17
Dave Byrnes, Patch Staff
Oswego, IL|News|
Two Injured In New Year's Eve Crash: Oswego Police
The Oswego Police Department is currently investigating a two-car crash on New Year's Eve that resulted in hospitalization for two people.
Dave Byrnes, Patch Staff
Romeoville, IL|News|
'Welcome To The Future:' Romeoville Residents Ready For Cannabis
Hundreds of people from Romeoville and surrounding areas lined up New Year's Day morning outside the Verilife cannabis dispensary.
Dave Byrnes, Patch Staff
Across Illinois, IL|News|
Legal Cannabis Raises Legal Questions On Illinois Gun Ownership
The state and federal attitudes toward cannabis are now opposed, putting Illinois gun ownership regulations in a legal gray area.
Dave Byrnes, Patch Staff
Plainfield, IL|News|
Juvenile Records Expunged: Plainfield Police
The record expungement covers all offenses made by juvenile or then-juvenile offenders between Jan. 1, 2013 and Dec. 31, 2015.
Dave Byrnes, Patch Staff
Plainfield, IL|News|
Plainfield Lions Club Thanks Donors To "Christmas Basket” Program
The Christmas food drive was able to help over 800 people thanks to local donors, Lions Club spokesperson Larry Wiers said
Dave Byrnes, Patch Staff
Oswego, IL|News|
Men Pull Guns On Each Other, Then Get In Car Together: Oswego PD
Police report that two men exited the gas station convenience store together before aiming pistols at each other and getting in the same car
Dave Byrnes, Patch Staff
