Romeoville, IL|News|
Meet Your New Romeoville Patch Editor
I'm Joe Ward, and I'm the new Romeoville reporter/editor for Patch.
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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Plainfield|News|
Meet Your New Plainfield Patch Editor
I'm Joe Ward, and I'm your new Plainfield Patch reporter/editor.
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Oswego, IL|News|
Meet Your New Oswego Patch Editor
I'm Joe Ward, and I'll be covering Oswego and the surrounding area for Patch.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Meet Your New Bolingbrook Patch Editor
I'm Joe Ward, and I'm your new Bolingbrook Patch reporter/editor.
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Plainfield|News|
JFK School Welcoming Students Back With Friday Food Truck Social
District 202 families are invited to the food truck social taking place Friday night at John F. Kennedy Middle School.
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Romeoville, IL|News|
Woman Steals $100 From Walmart Check-Out Kiosk, Police Say
Romeoville Police are trying to identify a woman who allegedly stole $100 cash from self-check-out kiosk at Walmart.
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Oswego, IL|News|
Oswego To Hold Public Hearing On Allowing Recreational Marijuana
Oswego's Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a hearing on the topic in October.
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Plainfield|News|
Plainfield North Student Crowned State Archery Champ
Plainfield North High School Sophomore Dana Janiec won the state archery championship in August.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Valley View Announces New School Safety Plan
The Valley View School District is implementing a new safety plan named "A.L.I.C.E" that is being taught to students this school year.
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Plainfield|News|
Flood Advisory Issued For Kendall, Will Counties
Poor drainage areas in parts of Kendall and Will counties could see flooding this morning, the National Weather Service reports.
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Romeoville, IL|News|
Romeoville Offering CPR, First Aid Training This Fall
The Romeoville Fire Academy will offer classes in CPR, basic life support and first aid.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Bolingbrook H.S. Debuts New Black Turf Football Field Friday
Bolingbrook High School will be the first school in the state to have a black-turfed football field.
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Plainfield|News|
Plainfield Police To Launch Labor Day Traffic Safety Campaign
The police department will be out in force this weekend to make sure the roads are safe over the Labor Day holiday weekend.
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Plainfield|News|
Threat Against JFK School Just A Rumor, Police Say
Plainfield Police said the rumors and social media posts about a threat to the school were unfounded.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Valley View Seeks Community Input On Superintendent Search
The Valley View School District 365U is conducting a community survey as part of its effort to replace retiring. Dr. James A. Mitchem Jr.
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Oswego, IL|News|
Three More Juveniles Charged In Oswego East Shooting Threat
Four students, ages 14 and 15, are charged with disorderly conduct following a threat of violence spread on Snapchat, police said.
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Plainfield|News|
Plainfield Organizes Food Drive For National Hunger Action Month
Here's how residents can help make sure neighbors don't go hungry.
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Plainfield|News|
Plainfield Students Named AP Scholars At Near-Record Pace
This year fell just 17 students short of breaking last year's record for highest number of AP Scholars.
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Romeoville, IL|News|
Here's Your Chance To Design Romeoville's Holiday Card
The village is seeking artwork to be displayed on this year's Romeoville holiday card.
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Plainfield|News|
Lincoln Elementary Unveils New Outdoor Classroom And Garden
The project was led by three Lincoln parents, who fund-raised and volunteered to build the new outdoor space.
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