Oswego, IL|News|
First Coronavirus Case Confirmed In Kendall County
The first case of coronavirus infection in the county was confirmed Tuesday by officials with the Kendall County Health Department.
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|
New Facebook Groups Launch For Shopping Local Amid Coronavirus
The new Facebook groups promote local businesses' and restaurants' deals and pick-up options amid the coronavirus crisis.
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Plainfield, IL|News|
Dist. 202 Superintendent Talks Coronavirus In March Column
In this month's column, District 202 Superintendent Dr. Lane Abrell addressed concerns among families and staff regarding the coronavirus.
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Oswego, IL|News|
Mayor Gives YouTube Update On Oswego Coronavirus Response
The minute-long video explains what measures the village is taking in responding to the coronavirus crisis.
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Plainfield, IL|News|
Plainfield Police Launch Elderly Care Initiative
The Plainfield Police announced Wednesday that they would be extending special services to the area's elderly residents.
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Plainfield, IL|News|
Teens Flash Apparent Gun In Plainfield Neighborhood: Police
Police took four juveniles into custody on Tuesday after reportedly flashing a gun — possibly a fake — near the Indian Oaks subdivision.
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Oswego, IL|News|
Punch-Up In Parking Lot: Oswego Police Investigating
Oswego Police reported this week that they are currently looking into reports of a battery committed in the Jewel-Osco parking lot.
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Oswego, IL|News|
District 308 Superintendent Issues Statement On Failed Referendum
Dist. 308 Superintendent Dr. John Sparlin issued a statement on the Tax Rate Referendum on Tuesday night, after it was projected to fail.
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Joliet, IL|News|
Will County Board Primary - Tyson, Brown Unopposed In General
District 3 Dems Margaret Tyson and Joel Brown are heading into the general unopposed, while Districts 12 and 13 will remain competitive
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Oswego, IL|News|
Oswego School District 308 Referendum Projected To Fail
While some absentee ballots still need to be counted, the Oswego School District 308 Tax Referendum is projected to fail.
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Plainfield, IL|News|
Plainfield School Board Approves Four New Administrators
All four of the new officials were promoted internally from other posts within Plainfield School District 202.
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Romeoville, IL|News|
Bee Brothers Restaurant Receives $500 Anonymous Donation
After receiving $500 from an anonymous patron, Bee Brothers Restaurant said it will pay it forward by offering free soup from 6 - 8 p.m.
Dave Byrnes, Patch Staff
Romeoville, IL|News|
We're Taking It Day By Day: Metal Monkey Handles Coronavirus
With business curtailed by the coronavirus, the owners and employees at the Romeoville brewery are just trying to stay afloat.
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Romeoville, IL|News|
All Romeoville Municipal Buildings To Close, Starting Wednesday
Starting March 18, all public buildings in the village, including Village Hall and the Rec Center, will be closed until March 29.
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Yorkville, IL|News|
Part-Time School Bus Drivers Not Paid For Time Off: Employee
An employee said Septran is not providing part-time workers with paid time off, despite them facing weeks without work.
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Joliet, IL|News|
Election Day In Will County - County Board Seats Contested
Though there are technically six district seats on the Will County Board being contested on Tuesday,
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Oswego, IL|News|
Oswego Primary - School District Referendum, Congressional Races
Check Oswego Patch on Tuesday for the results of local races and the Oswego School District referendum.
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Oswego, IL|News|
Oswego Mayor Declares State Of Emergency For Village
At Monday night's village board meeting, Oswego Mayor Troy Parlier declared a state of emergency in Oswego, to mobilize emergency resources.
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Joliet, IL|News|
No Service Larger Than 50 People: Diocese of Joliet
Responding again to conditions imposed by COVID-19, Diocese of Joliet officials announced Monday that no service can exceed 50 people.
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Plainfield, IL|News|
Plainfield Mayor Signs Declaration Of Emergency For Village
The declaration was signed on Monday, March 16 and allows the village to enact its emergency operations plan.
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