Bolingbrook, IL|News|
UPDATED: Semi-Tractor Trailer Rolls Over on I-355 Ramp
The I-355 ramp was closed for 10 minutes while the trailer was uprighted Friday morning.
Melissa Sersland, Patch Staff
Melissa Sersland, Patch Staff
- Plainfield, IL
I grew up in Darien and graduated from Downers Grove South in 2006.
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I graduated from Northwestern University in 2010 with a bachelor's and master's degree in journalism.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Comedian Jim Gaffigan Visits Naperville to Talk Comedy, New Book, Deep Dish
Gaffigan makes stop at North Central College during his "Dad is Fat" book tour Thursday evening.
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Lemont, IL|News|
Group Demands Firing of Ex-Priest, Now Counselor, Accused of Sex Abuse
The Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests called on the Archdiocese of Chicago Thursday to take action against ex-priest Russell L. Romano.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Letter: Bolingbrook Taxes 'Ridiculous,' 'Wasteful Spending'
One resident says his property taxes rival those of homes worth twice as much.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Valley View Parents, Community Invited to Interactive Forums on May 21, 23
The forums will focus on the district's new strategic plan, as well as new curriculum, a New View update and more.
Melissa Sersland, Patch Staff
Romeoville, IL|News|
Snapshot: Replica Civil War Cannon Fired at Jonas Salk
Civil War experts visited the Bolingbrook school Thursday.
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Romeoville, IL|News|
Romeoville to Host Community Shred and Electronics Recycling Day
The event will be held Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Romeoville Village Hall parking lot.
Melissa Sersland, Patch Staff
Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Former Girls Basketball Coach Tony Smith: 'Bolingbrook Will Always be Home'
Tony Smith resigned his position as teacher and coach at Bolingbrook High School for the same positions at Homewood-Flossmoor High School.
Melissa Sersland, Patch Staff
Romeoville, IL|News|
Baby Formula, Backpack and Bike Stolen: Romeoville Police Blotter
Incidents reported by Romeoville police, April 29-30.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Man Charged with Making Obscene Phone Calls: Bolingbrook Police
Endangering the life of a child, possession of marijuana and more in the Bolingbrook police blotter of April 24 and 25.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Group Demands Firing of Ex-Priest, Now Counselor, Accused of Sex Abuse
The Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests called on the Archdiocese of Chicago Thursday to take action against ex-priest Russell L. Romano.
Melissa Sersland, Patch Staff
Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Mother's Day 2013: Fun Facts by the Numbers
With Mother's Day coming this weekend, we thought you might find these statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau interesting.
Melissa Sersland, Patch Staff
Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Compare Property Tax Bills: Bolingbrook Taxing Bodies Among Will County's Most Expensive
Property tax rates for both the Bolingbrook Park District and the Fountaindale Public Library District were the second highest in Will County.
Melissa Sersland, Patch Staff
Romeoville, IL|News|
Lukancic Announces New National Honor Society Members
Forty students were inducted into the National Honor Society last week.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
The Nighthawk Foundation’s 20th Annual Fundraiser Set For Feb. 2nd
Melissa Sersland, Patch Staff
Bolingbrook, IL|News|
William Shatner Beams into Naperville, Woodridge May 24-26 for "Star Trek Into Darkness"
The original Captain Kirk to host 'Star Trek into Darkness' and 1982's 'Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan.'
Melissa Sersland, Patch Staff
Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Bolingbrook Soldier Receives Hero's Welcome from Neighbors
Heritage Creek subdivision in Bolingbrook organized a Hero's Welcome Home Party Thursday for Jorge Fonseca, a member of the National Guard who just finished a tour of duty in Afghanistan.
Melissa Sersland, Patch Staff
Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Bolingbrook Job Central: Valley View, Tutors Needed, Meijer, Exelon
Job-searching? Check out these recent posts for jobs in the Bolingbrook area.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Recent Bolingbrook U of I Grad Earns Commission in U.S. Air Force
Nichole Evans graduated from the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana May 12.
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