Yorkville, IL|News|
Yorkville Man Tackles Weighty Issue
By cutting down on his calorie intake and going regularly to the Yorkville REC Center, Eric Gwilt has been able to shed 200 pounds in the last year or so.
Erin Sauder, Patch Staff
Erin Sauder, Patch Staff
- Bolingbrook, IL
Erin has been a journalist for more than a decade, as well as a dabbler in fiction writing. With experience as a reporter for Suburban Life and Elgin Courier News, Erin has been working with Patch as a reporter and guest editor since early 2011.
In her free time, Erin loves reading and writing (but hates arithmetic with a passion).
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Oswego, IL|News|
Coach Hopes for 'Orange Out’ Conditions at Conference Title Game
OHS Dean Joe Sweeney asking fans to wear orange to show Panther pride.
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Oswego, IL|News|
All Creatures Great and Small Need a Good Dentist
Oswego veterinarian Stephen Juriga, a board-certified veterinary dentist, volunteers his time to provide dental services for the animals at the Shedd Aquarium and Brookfield Zoo.
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Lemont, IL|News|
Patch Picks: Teen Activities
Teens looking for something to do can find a variety of possibilities in Lemont.
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Yorkville, IL|News|
Local Artist Displays Paintings, Photographs at the Library
Walter Lesus of Sandwich is the latest artist to display work at the Yorkville Public Library.
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Montgomery, IL|News|
Local Women Take on Dog Rehabilitation Venture
Montgomery business owner Carol Jurca and Oswego business owner Katherine Manola have started Pet Assisted Wellness, part dog walking service and part rehab extension.
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Yorkville, IL|News|
New Courses Could Join Yorkville High School Slate
Proposed new courses include Introduction to Philosophy, Journalism and Publication Production, 21st Century Reading and Writing, and honors German classes.
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Lemont, IL|News|
Park District Celebrates the Season with Fall Fest
The second annual event will include a scarecrow building contest, deejay, children's games, costume contest, hayrides, snacks and kid’s straw maze.
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Oswego, IL|News|
Turn That Halloween Candy Into Cash and Support the Troops
Stonehill Dental in Oswego will pay kids $1 per pound for donated Halloween candy, up to a maximum of five pounds per child, to be sent to troops serving overseas.
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Montgomery, IL|News|
Montgomery Resident Fights Breast Cancer One Step at a Time
On Sunday, Dina-Jo Taylor and her family were part of the Rush to a Cure team during the Fox Valley Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk.
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Darien, IL|News|
Local Chef, Author Ying Stoller to Teach the Art of Asian Cooking
Ying Stoller to appear at Indian Prairie Public Library.
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Oswego, IL|News|
Referendum Could Mean Lower Electricity Rates
Village Board approves a referendum on the March ballot to aggregate electricity for the benefit of residents.
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Yorkville, IL|News|
Student Golfer Strives to Balance Sport, School
Yorkville High School boys golf team member Evan Dill heads to the state tournament this weekend after advancing at sectionals.
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Lemont, IL|News|
Patch Picks: Pumpkin Farms
Looking for a pumpkin patch to spend an afternoon? Plan an outing at one of these nearby pumpkin farms.
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Lemont, IL|News|
Lemont Police Start Benevolence Fund to Help Comrades, Community
Officers began the Lemont Police Benevolence Association after a fellow comrade was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer.
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Lemont, IL|News|
Nickey V’s Opens in Former Vito and Nick's Location
New proprietors are revamping the menu and making improvements to the attached bowling alley.
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Yorkville, IL|News|
Leaders Looking for Architect for Yorkville High School Expansion
District 115 board members will seek bids from several architects to keep the project cost-effective.
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Oswego, IL|News|
District 308 to Begin School Boundaries Discussion
Board members also to discuss a change to abstinence-only education.
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Yorkville, IL|News|
Local Man Pulls Trigger on Firearms Training Academy in Yorkville
Rick Winninger is owner of Firearms Safety Academy of Yorkville, where he provides training in the safe and practical use of handguns.
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Lemont, IL|News|
Patch Picks: Mexican Food
Looking for some tasty Mexican fare? Check out what Lemont restaurants have to offer.
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