Joliet, IL|News|
Pictures In The Time Of Coronavirus: Will County Callout
Do you have photos to lift your neighbors' spirits or share their struggles amid the coronavirus crisis? Share them with Patch!
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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Oswego, IL|News|
Nine Coronavirus Cases In Kendall County As Of March 27
The number of coronavirus cases across the country continues to rise, and Kendall County is no exception.
Dave Byrnes, Patch Staff
Plainfield, IL|News|
Empty Streets, Words In Chalk: Photos Of A Coronavirus Quarantine
In a series of grayscale images, local photographer Lauren Powe has captured the isolation - and haunting beauty - of Plainfield in pandemic
Dave Byrnes, Patch Staff
Oswego, IL|News|
Possible Burglary At Diamond Senior Apartments: Oswego PD
Police reported Thursday that they are investigating a possible burglary of $80 at the apartment complex.
Dave Byrnes, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Beat Coronavirus Blues With Photos: Will Co. Forest Preserve
Bored and stuck at home? The Will County Forest Preserve is launching a backyard photo contest for local nature lovers.
Dave Byrnes, Patch Staff
Plainfield, IL|News|
Shop Making Free Coronavirus Masks For Healthcare Workers
The owner of Plainfield-based business WavePads Water Rafts has been using his raft materials to make coronavirus masks, free of charge.
Dave Byrnes, Patch Staff
Plainfield, IL|News|
Plainfield Residents Draw Chalk Messages At Police's Suggestion
With the encouragement of the Plainfield Police Department, children all over Plainfield are chalking their local sidewalks.
Dave Byrnes, Patch Staff
Oswego, IL|News|
Three More Coronavirus Cases Confirmed In Kendall County
There are now eight confirmed cases of the virus in the county, but thus far no confirmed deaths.
Dave Byrnes, Patch Staff
Romeoville, IL|News|
Staff Member At St. Andrew School Tests Positive For Coronavirus
A staff member at St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic School tested positive for coronavirus earlier this week, parish officials said.
Dave Byrnes, Patch Staff
Plainfield, IL|News|
Man Falsely Posing As Will Co. Sheriff's Deputy: Will Co. Sheriff
The false deputy has been reported making illegal traffic stops, according to the Will County Sheriff's Office.
Dave Byrnes, Patch Staff
Romeoville, IL|News|
Lewis University Donates Coronavirus Protection Gear To Hospital
The masks and gloves were donated to Silver Cross Hospital on Monday, as the number of coronavirus cases in the county continues to grow.
Dave Byrnes, Patch Staff
Plainfield, IL|News|
Coronavirus Out-Of-Work Relief Fund Started For Local Bartenders
A GoFundMe has been started for struggling bartenders at the Buffalo Wild Wings in Plainfield.
Dave Byrnes, Patch Staff
Bolingbrook|News|
Pizzeria Donates Food To Hospital Staff Fighting Coronavirus
As the number of coronavirus cases continues to climb in Will County, hospital staff are set to get a hot-baked morale boost on Thursday.
Dave Byrnes, Patch Staff
Oswego, IL|News|
One More Coronavirus Case Confirmed In Kendall County
This bring's the county's total number of confirmed cases to five.
Dave Byrnes, Patch Staff
Bolingbrook|News|
WeatherTech Mascot, Super Bowl Ad Dog 'Scout' Dies
After several years fighting cancer and featuring in Super Bowl commercials, WeatherTech Mascot Dog, Scout, has died at age 7.
Dave Byrnes, Patch Staff
Bolingbrook|News|
Bolingbrook Promenade Suspends Hours For Coronavirus
While the Promenade center itself is closed, individual restaurants may remain open.
Dave Byrnes, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Diocese Of Joliet To Cut Employee Pay In Response To Coronavirus
As a result of the reduced services currently offered by the Diocese, all diocesan and parish employees will have their wages docked by 33%.
Dave Byrnes, Patch Staff
Oswego, IL|News|
Overnight Parking Ban Lifted In Oswego Amid Coronavirus Closures
Oswego Mayor Troy Parlier signed an executive order on March 24 that lifts the ban on overnight parking in the village, among other things.
Dave Byrnes, Patch Staff
Romeoville, IL|News|
Some Valley View Programs To See Fee Adjustments Next Year
While most school district fees will remain the same between this school year and next, a few specific program fees will be adjusted.
Dave Byrnes, Patch Staff
Plainfield, IL|News|
Station One Smokehouse Closes Amid Coronavirus Crisis
Smokehouse staff said they were closing to protect their staff and customers from potential infection, but they have plans to reopen later.
Dave Byrnes, Patch Staff
