Romeoville, IL|News|
Forest Preserve Hosting 'Zombie Apocalypse Archery' In Romeoville
Only YOU can help protect the forest preserve from a zombie invasion.
Joe Ward, Patch Staff
Joe Ward, Patch Staff
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Joe Ward is the Will and Kendall County reporter for Patch. Prior to working at Patch, Joe was a reporter at neighborhood news website DNAinfo Chicago, where he covered breaking news. Joe's work has appeared in the Chicago Sun-Times, Chicago Magazine, Chicago Reader and Worth Magazine, among others. When not reporting, Joe can be found on his native South Side of Chicago, walking his dog, Scout, and cheering on the White Sox.
Joe can be reached with comment, story ideas and tips at joe.ward@patch.com
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Joliet, IL|News|
Joliet Writers' Group Hosting National Novel Writing Event
WriteOn Joliet members will help the public get a head start on "NaNoWriMo."
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Bolingbrook H.S. Grad Dies In Pennsylvania Plane Crash
The Air Force veteran and United Airlines pilot, who lived in Pennsylvania, will be remembered with a local visitation.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Bolingbrook Couple, Both Pastors, Launch Leadership Podcast
Jeremiah and Bianca Stingl launched the podcast to share their leadership skills with the public.
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Oswego, IL|News|
'Bigger And Better' Oswego Literary Fest Takes Place Sunday
More than 50 authors are scheduled to appear at the event on Sunday.
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Plainfield|News|
Plainfield Community Homecoming Parade Kicks Off Saturday
This year's event will have a new parade route due to road construction.
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Oswego, IL|News|
Oswego Seeking Community Input On Downtown Traffic Improvements
The village is looking for public comments on how to improve pedestrian safety in Downtown Oswego.
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Romeoville, IL|News|
White Fence Farm Marks 65 Years: 'It's Like One Big Family'
The iconic restaurant opened along Route 66 in September 1954.
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Plainfield|News|
Plainfield Named To Top 50 Safest Illinois Communities
Plainfield is the 32nd safest community in Illinois, according to a new study.
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Oswego, IL|News|
Oswego Named To Top 50 Safest Illinois Communities
Oswego is the 48th-most safe community in the state, according to a new study.
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Plainfield|News|
Plainfield Likely To Ban Legal Marijuana Sales
A majority of village trustees said that they are in favor of banning recreational marijuana dispensaries in Plainfield.
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Plainfield|News|
Plainfield Parents, District 202 To Host Meeting On Vaping, Drugs
Parents at the meeting will learn more about three controversial student trends: the use of vapes, marijuana and opioids.
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Oswego, IL|News|
Oswego H.S. Will Not Reschedule Rained-Out Homecoming Parade
After being rained out on Sunday, Oswego High School will not reschedule the school's homecoming parade.
Joe Ward, Patch Staff
Romeoville, IL|News|
Romeoville To Build Police Officer, K9 Memorial At Village Hall
The Village Board voted this month to approve spending $90,000 on the memorial that will honor officers and K9's who have passed away.
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Plainfield|News|
Victim Of Viral Hate Crime Incident To Speak At Plainfield East
Ernest Crim, who was the recipient of a racist tirade caught on camera, will speak at Plainfield East.
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Oswego, IL|News|
Kendall Co. Sheriff Plans Extra Rail Crossing Enforcement
As part of Illinois Rail Safety Week, sheriff's deputies will step up rail crossing enforcement, the department said.
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Oswego, IL|News|
Oswego Football: Sept. 20 Scoreboard for Wolves, Panthers
Follow along as the Oswego and Oswego East teams take the field.
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Plainfield|News|
Plainfield Football: Sept. 20 Scoreboard
Follow along with all of Plainfield's high school football action Friday night.
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Romeoville, IL|News|
Romeoville Football: Spartans' Sept. 20 Scoreboard
Follow along as the Romeoville Spartans take on the West Aurora Blackhawks.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Bolingbrook Football: Raiders' Sept. 20 Scoreboard
Follow along as the Raiders take on the Lincoln-Way East Griffins.
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