Downers Grove, IL|News|
I-355 Resurfacing, Bridge Repair Work to Begin Thursday
Watch for a traffic shift on southbound I-355 Thursday as roadwork begins.
Melissa Sersland, Patch Staff
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|
I-355 Resurfacing, Bridge Repair Work to Begin Thursday
Watch for a traffic shift on southbound I-355 Thursday as roadwork begins.
Melissa Sersland, Patch Staff
Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Snapshot: Army Staff Sergeant Saves the Day, Changes Stranger's Flat Tire
A Bolingbrook woman sends her thank you to Army Staff Sergeant David Elfering for changing her flat tire last week
Melissa Sersland, Patch Staff
Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Flood Clean-Up to Keep Fountaindale's Studio 300 Closed for Several Months
An inch of water leaked into the Fountaindale Public Library space, which is located on the library's lowest level.
Melissa Sersland, Patch Staff
Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Bolingbrook Man Charged with Sexually Assaulting 11-Year-Old Girl: Police
The victim was taken to the hospital to treat her injuries, according to Bolingbrook police.
Melissa Sersland, Patch Staff
Romeoville, IL|News|
Romeoville Job Central: IKEA Job Fair, New Staffing Agency Opens in Romeoville
IKEA in Bolingbrook will host a job fair Friday and a new staffing agency opens in Romeoville.
Melissa Sersland, Patch Staff
Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Bolingbrook Job Central: IKEA Job Fair, Panera, New Staffing Agency Opens in Romeoville
IKEA in Bolingbrook will host a job fair Friday, Panera in Bolingbrook is hiring and a new staffing agency opens in Romeoville.
Melissa Sersland, Patch Staff
Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Red Mango to Open in Promenade Bolingbrook Saturday
The frozen yogurt shop will open just in time for a sunny, warm weekend in Bolingbrook.
Melissa Sersland, Patch Staff
Romeoville, IL|News|
Jean Lees Memorial Scholarship to Be Granted to Romeoville Seniors
The scholarship will be given to two seniors in honor of Jean Lees, an upstanding member of the Romeoville community.
Melissa Sersland, Patch Staff
Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Bolingbrook HS Mathletes to Compete in State Finals May 4
Eleven Bolingbrook High School mathletes will compete in the Illinois Council of Teachers of Mathematics state finals May 4.
Melissa Sersland, Patch Staff
Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Bolingbrook's Nicci Colucy to be Featured Twirler at Eastern Illinois University
Nicci Colucy was the featured twirler for the Bolingbrook Raider marching band and has competed individually and with a team.
Melissa Sersland, Patch Staff
Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Bolingbrook HS Graduate Now a Co-Host on STAR 96.7
Anna Kopsky currently attends North Central College.
Melissa Sersland, Patch Staff
Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Bolingbrook Job Central: Red Robin, Lowe's, Xerox, Firestone
Job-searching? Check out these recent posts for jobs in the Bolingbrook area.
Melissa Sersland, Patch Staff
Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Bolingbrook Baby, Family Celebrated by March of Dimes
The Greske family of Bolingbrook is the 2013 DuPage County March for Babies Ambassador Family at a Naperville event Saturday.
Melissa Sersland, Patch Staff
Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Letter: Go See 'The Ruling Class' by Bolingbrook's Theatre on the Hill
Theatre on the Hill will perform "The Ruling Class" this Friday through Sunday in Bolingbrook.
Melissa Sersland, Patch Staff
Bolingbrook, IL|News|
National Geographic Loans Giant Map to Bolingbrook Elementary School
Tibbott Elementary students took a tour of Europe on the map, measuring 26 feet by 26 feet.
Melissa Sersland, Patch Staff
Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Bolingbrook Budget Cuts Positions, Moves Forward with Capital Projects
The village of Bolingbrook passed its 2013-2014 budget this month, which cuts some positions but allows for several capital projects to move forward.
Melissa Sersland, Patch Staff
Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Valley View District, Teachers Union Mum on Contract Negotiations
Valley View School District 365U teachers have been working off of an expired contract since August.
Melissa Sersland, Patch Staff
Plainfield|News|
Plainfield, Valley View High Schools Left Off U.S. News 'Best in State' List
None of the four high schools in Plainfield nor the two in Valley View School District 365U made the annual list published by U.S. News and World Report.
Melissa Sersland, Patch Staff
Romeoville, IL|News|
Romeoville HS Reveals Names of Latest National Honor Society Inductees
Sixty-five sophomores and juniors were inducted into the Romeoville High School National Honor Society last week.
Melissa Sersland, Patch Staff
