Plainfield|News|
Romeoville Teen Qualifies As National Merit Scholar Semifinalist
One Romeoville student has been named 2020 National Merit Scholarship semifinalists.
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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.
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Plainfield|News|
Plainfield Teens Qualify As National Merit Scholar Semifinalists
Three Plainfield students have been named 2020 National Merit Scholarship semifinalists.
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Romeoville, IL|News|
Will County Hosting Document Shred, Medication Disposal Event
Local elected officials are hosting their annual document shred and medication disposal event Saturday in Romeoville.
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Oswego, IL|News|
Police Search For Man Shuts Down Oswego Subdivision, Schools
A man who reportedly fled from a domestic dispute caused a police search that shut down major streets, a subdivision and local schools.
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Oswego, IL|News|
Thieves Hit 2 Oswego Liquor Stores, Get Caught On Camera [VIDEO]
Two separate Oswego liquor stores were hit on consecutive days by what appears to be the same set of thieves.
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Plainfield|News|
Plainfield Central Shooting Threat Leads To Charges For Kid
A kid admitted to making the school shooting threat as a joke, resulting in charges being filed by Plainfield Police.
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Plainfield|News|
The Sanctuary's Banquet Space Plan Stalls At Village Hall
The Sanctuary's owners failed to get the proper parking plan agreements before Monday's vote to approve the new use.
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Oswego, IL|News|
Man Battered, Robbed At Hudson Crossing Park
Police say they have developed a suspect in the robbery and battery incident.
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Plainfield|News|
Plainfield Teen To Represent USA At Martial Arts Championship
The parents of Andrew Swanson are seeking help in financing his trip to Rome for the World Pankration Championships in Rome.
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Romeoville, IL|News|
Donate Blood, Get a Free Bears Shirt At Romeoville Library
From 3-7 p.m. Wednesday, those that participate will get a voucher for a free Bears long-sleeve T-shirt.
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Oswego, IL|News|
Oswego Police Hosting Annual Car And Truck Show Saturday
New this year will be the car corral, will people can bring cars they are looking to sell.
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Romeoville, IL|News|
Romeoville Man's Nature Snapshot Wins Photo Contest
Mark Hanna of Romeoville's photo of a snail at Rock Run Rookery Preserve won the Will County Forest Preserve's contest.
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Plainfield|News|
District 202 Expands Vegan, Vegetarian Lunch Options
Items like vegan "chicken" nuggets will now be available at middle and high schools, according to the district.
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Oswego, IL|News|
Oswego Moving Forward With Redevelopment Of Former Village Hall
A developer is planning to build a three-story building on the site with room for a restaurant and office space.
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Plainfield|News|
Plainfield Man, 67, Harassed Neighbor With Starter Pistol: Police
A 67-year-old man was arrested following the dispute with his neighbor involving a starter pistol.
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Oswego, IL|News|
Crash Sends 1 to Hospital, Shuts Down Busy Oswego Intersection
The two-car accident closed the intersection of Mill and Orchard Roads for a half hour Thursday.
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Oswego, IL|News|
Boy, 11, Struck By SUV While Riding Bike, Police Say
The boy was taken to an area hospital with non-life threatening injuries, Oswego Police said.
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Plainfield|News|
Plainfield Parks Official Gears Up For 4th Charitable Triathlon
Mike Brouillard's participation in this weekend's triathlon in Madison, Wis., will raise money for World Vision.
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Plainfield|News|
Plainfield Central Student Plans Suicide Prevention Walk
Plainfield Central High School senior Kaden Dolbee has been working on the walk to raise awareness for suicide prevention since last year.
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Oswego, IL|News|
Help Kendall County Buy a New K9 At Saturday's K9-Palooza
The community event and fundraiser will help the Sheriff's Office buy a new K9 officer.
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