Bolingbrook|News|
Mayorship Can Be A Part-Time Job: Bolingbrook's Full-Time Mayor
At the last Bolingbrook Village Board meeting of 2019, Mayor Claar proposed to the board that the mayorship be changed to a part-time job.
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!
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Romeoville, IL|News|
Bolingbrook Man Arrested For Attempted Robbery: Romeoville PD
A Bolingbrook man in his early fifties was arrested Sunday, Dec. 15 in Romeoville on charges of attempted robbery and aggravated battery.
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Plainfield, IL|News|
Five Takeaways From The Last Plainfield Board Meeting Of The Year
Here are five important things to know from the last Plainfield Village Board meeting of the year and the decade.
Dave Byrnes, Patch Staff
Oswego, IL|News|
Midnight Hit-And-Run Causes $1500 In Damage: Oswego Police
A two-car crash in Oswego just after midnight on Monday, Dec. 16 resulted in $1500 in damage to one driver's vehicle.
Dave Byrnes, Patch Staff
Romeoville, IL|News|
Village of Romeoville Releases December Development Update
The Romeoville Village Office released an update of its ongoing public development projects on Monday, Dec. 16.
Dave Byrnes, Patch Staff
Plainfield, IL|News|
Census 2020 Jobs To Pay $25.00 An Hour In Will County
The U.S. Census Bureau is hiring thousands of temporary workers in Will County and elsewhere for the 2020 head count.
Dave Byrnes, Patch Staff
Oswego, IL|News|
Census 2020 Jobs To Pay Up To $25.00 An Hour In Kendall County
The U.S. Census Bureau is hiring thousands of temporary workers in Kendall County and elsewhere for the 2020 head count.
Dave Byrnes, Patch Staff
Bolingbrook|News|
'It's The Best Capitalism Can Do:' Activist On Holiday Charities
Charitable efforts are a familiar part of the holiday season, but one activist spoke with Patch about those efforts' limitations.
Dave Byrnes, Patch Staff
Romeoville, IL|News|
Iron&Glass Taproom Celebrates Third Anniversary In Romeoville
Attendees were treated to slow-roast barbecue and limited-edition craft brews on tap at the Romeoville beer shop's third anniversary party.
Dave Byrnes, Patch Staff
Plainfield, IL|News|
Christmas Tree Fires And How To Avoid Them: Fire Safety Experts
This holiday season, Illinois residents are warned by fire safety officials near and far not to risk a Christmas tree fire.
Dave Byrnes, Patch Staff
Plainfield, IL|News|
Burning Car Shuts Down Street: Plainfield Fire Department
A crash on early Friday morning started a car fire that closed Route 59 between 135th Street and Meijer.
Dave Byrnes, Patch Staff
Romeoville, IL|News|
Styx, REO Speedwagon To Headline Ribfest: Romeoville
Romeoville residents can buy tickets to the 2020 summer festival starting Monday, Dec. 16.
Dave Byrnes, Patch Staff
Romeoville, IL|News|
Local Hair Salon Celebrates 30 Years In Business: Romeoville
Romeoville officials cut a red ribbon at Lou's Styling Place on Tuesday, honoring the local business for its three decades of operation.
Dave Byrnes, Patch Staff
Plainfield, IL|News|
Santa’s Workshop Coming To Plainfield School District On Friday
Children aged 10 or younger are welcome to visit Santa's Workshop this Friday, Dec. 13. at Drauden Point Middle School from 6 - 8 p.m.
Dave Byrnes, Patch Staff
Plainfield, IL|News|
Plainfield Lions Club To Go On Gift Card Giveaway This Saturday
The Plainfield Lions Club 70th annual 'Christmas Basket Delivery' is this Saturday, Dec. 14. Members will give away thousands in Jewel cards
Dave Byrnes, Patch Staff
Oswego, IL|News|
Oswego Public Attends Meeting On Washington Street Improvements
Village Hall hosted an open house meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 11 for the public to review safety improvement proposals for Washington Street.
Dave Byrnes, Patch Staff
Plainfield, IL|News|
Plainfield Actress Makes Professional Debut In Chicago Theater
Recent Plainfield North graduate Sydney Swanson is playing her first professional role in the Chicago theater circuit this December.
Dave Byrnes, Patch Staff
Oswego, IL|News|
Oswego Village Board Approves Cannabis Commercial Zoning
Despite the concern of some trustees, the Oswego Village Board voted Dec. 10 to allow cannabis businesses to operate in the municipality.
Dave Byrnes, Patch Staff
Romeoville, IL|News|
Free Bone Density Tests Dec. 18: Romeoville Chamber of Commerce
Absolute Integrated Health will offer free bone density screenings in Romeoville next week, a village press release read.
Dave Byrnes, Patch Staff
Oswego, IL|News|
Oswego High School Principal Mike Wayne Announces Retirement
Wayne announced on Tuesday, Dec. 10 that he would be retiring at the end of the 2019-2020 school year.
Dave Byrnes, Patch Staff
