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Residents Urged to Stay On Alert for Emerald Ash Borer
Village officials said the emerald ash borer made their way into trees on the outskirts of Bolingbrook in 2011, causing several trees to be cut down.

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Village officials said the emerald ash borer made their way into trees on the outskirts of Bolingbrook in 2011, causing several trees to be cut down.

Bolingbrook Mayor Roger Claar spoke to nearly 700 area residents during the Bolingbrook Area Chamber of Commerce's 25th annual State of the Village address.
Marlon Mathre opened his third Fox Valley Coins location at 1155 N. Bridge St. in Yorkville.
In honor of her mother who died from lung cancer, Meghan Duermit is participating in the Hustle Up the Hancock 94-story stair climb hosted by the Respiratory Health Association of Metropolitan Chicago.
The Lakewood Creek Subdivision Neighborhood Watch joins a number of watch programs popping up in Montgomery.
Over the next several weeks, Darien Patch will feature one of its bloggers.
Max Townsend has played Santa for 47 years—through heart attacks, a quadruple bypass and a Pacemaker surgery.
The family-owned sporting goods store has taken the place of Main Street Sports in downtown Lemont.
On Jan. 1, the City of Chicago and the DuPage Water Commission increased the amount Darien is charged for water it receives from Lake Michigan by 34 percent.
Over the next several weeks, Darien Patch will feature one of its bloggers.
Seven nominees were vying for the inaugural honor, all of whom were suggested by members of the community.
Penny Halder runs Granny Grace Productions, where she portrays a clown called Granny Grace and her newest character, Silly Sophie Science.
Costs incurred by the village each winter season include salt, snow removal, vehicle maintenance and employee overtime.
Police will be on the lookout for unsafe drivers, especially people driving under the influence and seat-belt violators.
Jo Fredell Higgins new book will highlight the people, past and present, who have made Aurora what it is today.
Local couple Gary and Sue Roy have made a living sharing their love of antiques.
Naperville resident JoAnn Wesley Hassler has found herself helping unemployed and struggling people refocus their aspirations.
Oxbow Midwest Calcining is one of 464 facilities listed on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Clean Air Act watch list—an internal document obtained by the Center for Public Integrity in November.
Stay healthy this season by making sure foods are prepared safely.
More than 10 participating organizations decorated a tree in honor of their business and displayed it at the Montgomery Village Hall for community viewing and voting.