Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Valley View School Board Unanimously Approves New Teachers Contract
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Melissa Sersland, Patch Staff
- Plainfield, IL
I grew up in Darien and graduated from Downers Grove South in 2006.
I became a journalist because I love to learn new things and connect with new people.
I graduated from Northwestern University in 2010 with a bachelor's and master's degree in journalism.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Cavalcade of Planes 2013 Kicks Off in Bolingbrook Saturday
More than 17,000 people are expected to attend the event at Bolingbrook's Clow International Airport this weekend.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Celebrate Your Graduate in Bolingbrook
Bolingbrook High School's commencement ceremony will take place June 2 at 1:30 p.m.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Manley Legislation Creates Youth Task Force to Tackle Heroin Epidemic
State Rep. Natalie Manley of the 98th district co-sponsored the bill to increase the fight against heroin in Will County schools.
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Romeoville, IL|News|
Heroin Youth Task Force Legislation Awaits Governor’s Signature
State Rep. Natalie Manley of the 98th district co-sponsored the bill to increase the fight against heroin in Will County schools.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Bolingbrook Woman Delivers Donations to Oklahoma Tornado Victims
Diana Guzman was one of five people who drove to Oklahoma Sunday to deliver care packages for those affected by last week's tornadoes.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
BHS Walk-Out Against Bullying Canceled after Principal Threatens Suspension
More than 30 Bolingbrook High School students planned to walk out of classes Wednesday to stand up against bullying.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Bolingbrook Principal Gets Pie in Face
Independence Elementary School Principal Kim Mulcahy recently took a pie in the face for her school's Pages for Pies finale.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Four Residential Burglaries Reported in Bolingbrook in a Week
Personal documents, tools, a baby monitor, purses and more were reported stolen from Bolingbrook homes between May 16 and 23.
Melissa Sersland, Patch Staff
Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Severe Thunderstorm, Flash Flood Warnings in Effect for Will County
Periods of thunderstorms could bring up to 2 inches of rain per hour.
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Romeoville, IL|News|
2 of 3 Armed Robbers who Led Police Chase to Bolingbrook Charged: Police
Two of the three men who allegedly robbed an AT&T store at gunpoint and then led a high-speed chase to Bolingbrook appeared in court Sunday, according to police.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Bolingbrook Kindergartner Rides Alligator
Tibbott Elementary School student Chaz Swinarski rides an alligator during a visit from the Cold Blooded Creatures Conservation Through Education.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Coop's Den in Bolingbrook to Celebrate First Anniversary Saturday
Join Coop's Den Saturday for live entertainment,
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Bolingbrook Fire Department Rescues Dog from Creek
Bolingbrook Fire and Animal Control officials rescued a dog from a creek behind Meyer Park Thursday.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Boy Scouts of America Votes to Allow Gay Scouts, But Not Leaders
Gay adults are still not allowed to participate as scoutmasters or in other leadership roles.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Armed Robbers Lead 100-MPH Police Chase to Bolingbrook Near Weber and Boughton Roads
Residents reported heavy police activity in the area of Weber and Boughton Roads Thursday night.
Melissa Sersland, Patch Staff
