Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Bolingbrook Fire Kills Man, 54, Police Say
The fire in a Bolingbrook home broke out Thursday morning.
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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|
Dogs Of Will County Calendar Will Benefit Local Humane Society
This year's calendar highlights dogs frolicking in Will County's dog parks, as well as animals rescued from the Will County Humane Society.
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Romeoville, IL|News|
Learn The Science And History Of Halloween Candy In Romeoville
A class at the Recreation Center will conduct science experiments on some of the most beloved Halloween candy.
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Oswego, IL|News|
Van Buren Street Closes Thursday For Sewer Work
The closure is expected to last only one day.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
FBI Crime Stats: Where Bolingbrook Stands
New FBI data shows the amount of crime decreased nationwide from 2017 to 2018. See if it was the same trend in Bolingbrook.
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Romeoville, IL|News|
FBI Crime Stats: Where Romeoville Stands
New FBI data shows the amount of crime decreased nationwide from 2017 to 2018. See if it was the same trend in Romeoville.
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Oswego, IL|News|
FBI Crime Stats: Where Oswego Stands
New FBI data shows the amount of crime decreased nationwide from 2017 to 2018. See if it was the same trend in Oswego.
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Plainfield|News|
FBI Crime Stats: Where Plainfield Stands
New FBI data shows the amount of crime decreased nationwide from 2017 to 2018. See if it was the same trend in Plainfield.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
New Bolingbrook Restaurant 'Wabi Q' Serves Korean, Japanese BBQ
Wabi Q is one of the most unique restaurants in the area, its owner says.
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Plainfield|News|
FedEx Truck Catches Fire In Plainfield
The driver turned into a bank parking lot off IL-59 before his truck was engulfed in flames.
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Plainfield|News|
Plainfield Fire Department Hosting Open House Saturday
Fire Station Two will be open to the public on Saturday for a live demonstrations, refreshments and a kids' firefighter challenge.
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Oswego, IL|News|
Work To Begin On $69M Downtown Development Hudson Crossing
Hudson Crossing will bring 175 luxury apartments over 10,000 square feet of commercial space to Downtown Oswego.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Community Groups, Companies Rally To Aid Valley View Students
Local companies, groups and charities have donated to make sure kids a great start to the school year.
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Oswego, IL|News|
Oswego Crosstown Football Game: Everything You Need To Know
Here's how to score tickets, what streets to avoid and everything else you need to know about the 15th annual crosstown game Friday.
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Plainfield|News|
Crash Shuts Down Part Of Rt 59 In Plainfield
The multi-car crash resulted in injuries, police said.
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Plainfield|News|
The Sanctuary's Banquet Hall Plan Gets Village Approval
The redevelopment of the downtown trolley barn can now officially host parties and special events, after approval from the village.
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Plainfield|News|
Plainfield Bans Local Marijuana Sales
Village Trustees voted Monday to ban recreational marijuana facilities from opening in Plainfield.
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Oswego, IL|News|
Oswego Free Leaf Collection Begins Next Week
Leaf collection begins Monday and will run through early December.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Bolingbrook Arrests: DUI, Criminal Trespass And Domestic Battery
Here's who was arrested in Bolingbrook from Sept. 19-Oct. 2.
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Plainfield|News|
Plainfield North Student Honored After Saving Lives
Senior Scott Arya was jet skiing when he saw three girls in danger of drowning.
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