Romeoville, IL|News|
Romeoville, Bedford Park Workers Walk Out Of Job Over Coronavirus
Workers at two different industries walked off their job sites Monday morning to protest their employers' coronavirus responses.
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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Plainfield, IL|News|
Plainfield Board Meeting Moves Online Amid Coronavirus Concerns
In response to the ongoing coronavirus crisis, the Plainfield Village Board has decided to move its Monday meeting online.
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Oswego, IL|News|
Oswego Board Meeting Moves Online Over Coronavirus Concerns
Tuesday's village board meeting will move online in response to coronavirus concerns, and all Oswego residents are invited to tune in.
Dave Byrnes, Patch Staff
Romeoville, IL|News|
Euro Homeland Deli In Romeoville Gets Ready For Easter
The Polish deli and market is still open amid the coronavirus crisis for anyone wanting to prepare an old-world Easter meal.
Dave Byrnes, Patch Staff
Plainfield, IL|News|
Plainfield Coronavirus Update: 28 Cases Confirmed; No Deaths
Police confirmed an additional 10 cases of coronavirus over the weekend
Dave Byrnes, Patch Staff
Oswego, IL|News|
Kendall County Coronavirus Update: 7 New Cases, Now 52 Total
As of Sunday April 5, there were 52 total cases of coronavirus in Kendall County, including two deaths and three recoveries
Dave Byrnes, Patch Staff
Chicago, IL|News|
Cars Picket For Amazon Workers Striking For Coronavirus Safety
A vehicular picket formed Saturday morning as Amazon workers continued to strike for better coronavirus protections at their work site.
Dave Byrnes, Patch Staff
Oswego, IL|News|
Kendall County Coronavirus Update: 6 New Cases; 3 Recoveries
The Kendall County Health Department reported an additional six cases of coronavirus in the county on April 3, including one minor.
Dave Byrnes, Patch Staff
Romeoville, IL|News|
Valley View R-Learning Starts April 7: Assistant Superintendent
Valley View School District Superintendent Rachel Kinder issued a reminder to parents on Friday, that remote learning starts Tuesday.
Dave Byrnes, Patch Staff
Romeoville, IL|News|
Romeoville Coronavirus Update: No Test Kits For First Responders
Police report that they have not been given any coronavirus test kits, and do not know of any plans to obtain them from public agencies.
Dave Byrnes, Patch Staff
Plainfield, IL|News|
Amid Coronavirus Closures, Some Dist. 202 Students To Get Laptops
Some students at Plainfield School District 202 will receive laptops on Sunday, April 5, to aid them in home learning.
Dave Byrnes, Patch Staff
Oswego, IL|News|
Man Injured After Punching Truck Taillight: Oswego PD
Police said they are currently investigating a criminal damage to property report in which they said a man punched a truck taillight.
Dave Byrnes, Patch Staff
Plainfield, IL|News|
Plainfield Cancer Center To Close Monday For Coronavirus Response
Center officials said the center was being closed to free up staff for duties related to coronavirus response.
Dave Byrnes, Patch Staff
Plainfield, IL|News|
Plainfield Coronavirus Update: 18 Cases Confirmed; No Deaths
While the number of confirmed cases of coronavirus continues to grow, there are so far no reported COVID-19-related deaths in the village.
Dave Byrnes, Patch Staff
Romeoville, IL|News|
Romeoville, Plainfield Breweries To Join IL Virtual Happy Hour
Metal Monkey and Garage Band Brewing will both be participating in a state-wide, craft beer virtual happy hour this Friday, April 3.
Dave Byrnes, Patch Staff
Oswego, IL|News|
Kendall County Coronavirus Update: Two New Cases On Thursday
A man in his 20s and a woman in her 40s were both confirmed to have coronavirus today.
Dave Byrnes, Patch Staff
Plainfield, IL|News|
Man Facing Felony Charges After Kicking Plainfield Cop: Police
While not the only offense he is charged with, he's accused of kicking a cop's legs.
Dave Byrnes, Patch Staff
Plainfield, IL|News|
St. Mary's To Host Mobile Food Pantry On Wednesday, April 8
Organizers for the event said they plan to have enough food to feed 250 people as the coronavirus crisis continues.
Dave Byrnes, Patch Staff
Plainfield, IL|News|
Plainfield Children To Get Visit From The 'Quarantine Bunny'
Amid the coronavirus crisis, some children in Plainfield's Grande Park area will get an Easter visit from a social-distancing Easter Bunny.
Dave Byrnes, Patch Staff
Plainfield, IL|News|
Plainfield Coronavirus Update: Now 15 Cases In Town
According to the Plainfield Police Department's latest count, there are 15 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Plainfield
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