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|
Bolingbrook HS's Kendall Guyton Signs with U of I Springfield
Guyton will play basketball at the University of Illinois at Springfield, a Division II school.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Promenade Bolingbrook Farmers Market 2013 to Return June 6
The farmers' market will continue through Oct. 3 on Thursdays in the Promenade Bolingbrook.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
June 5 is Last Day of School for Valley View; Half Day for Everyone
The last day of class for Valley View School District 365U students is June 5.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
When Does Pelican Harbor Aquatic Park in Bolingbrook Open?
Pelican Harbor Aquatic Park will open this weekend (weather permitting). Hours, admission prices and more.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Claar Explains Why Trustees Always Vote 'Yes'
Trustees are not "puppets," Trustee Joseph Morelli announced at the village of Bolingbrook meeting last week.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Memorial Day 2013 in Bolingbrook: Grey Core Carnival, Services, Boardman Cemetery Tours
How to spend your Memorial Day weekend in Bolingbrook, from carnival rides to Memorial Day services and cemetery tours.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Xerox Adding 175 Full-Time Positions in Bolingbrook
Information on how to apply for one of these customer service technical support positions is below.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Valley View Honors Retiring Staff Members
Several teachers have taught in Valley View School District 365U for more than 30 years.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Bolingbrook Senior Citizens Take 3rd in Wii Bowling State Tournament
The Wii Bowling team from Heritage Woods in Bolingbrook took third out of 79 teams in the state tournament.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Alcohol May Have Been a Factor in Two Motorcycle Crashes Sunday: Police
Romeoville police are investigating a crash that sent two people to the hospital Sunday.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
22nd Annual Bolingbrook Grey Core Carnival to Take Place Memorial Day Weekend
The carnival will begin Thursday at Bolingbrook Village Hall and continue through Monday night.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Bolingbrook Falls to Plainfield East in Baseball Regional Opener
It was the first post-season win for Plainfield East in the baseball program's history.
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