Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Stolen Wallets, Battery: Bolingbrook Police Blotter
Arrests and incidents reported to the Bolingbrook Police Department from Feb. 20-22.
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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|
How Much Snow Did Bolingbrook Receive?
Find out the snow totals from Tuesday's snowstorm in Bolingbrook.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Man who Tried to Abduct Two Bolingbrook High School Students Arrested: Police
A 20-year-old Bolingbrook man who allegedly tried to abduct two Bolingbrook High School students was arrested Tuesday, according to Bolingbrook police.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Police Investigating Shots Fired in Air Near Naperville Junior High
Police are searching for more information regarding shots that were fired in east Naperville Tuesday evening.
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Romeoville, IL|News|
Romeoville Election 2013: DuPage Township Trustees
Eight people are vying for the four DuPage Township trustee seats in the April 2013 election.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
When Does Daylight Saving Time 2013 Start?
Find out when Daylight Saving Time 2013 will start in March 2013.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Bolingbrook 2013 Election Candidate: Ken "Smokey" Burgess
Ken "Smokey" Burgess is one of eight candidates running for DuPage Township trustee.
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Romeoville, IL|News|
Romeoville Election 2013: Valley View School District 365U
Election information for the Valley View School District 365U school board in the Bolingbrook 2013 election.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Alleged Drug Dealer Charged in Death of Bolingbrook Man
Emerson Harris, 24, of Bolingbrook, was charged with drug-induced homicide in the death of a 28-year-old Bolingbrook man.
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Lemont, IL|News|
Coyote Kills Dog in Bolingbrook Backyard
A coyote attacked and killed a Bichon Frise Sunday night in the backyard of a Bolingbrook home.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Resident Reports More Daylight Coyote Sightings in Bolingbrook
A Bolingbrook resident said she has seen coyotes in the morning hours near her home.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Show Us Your Snowmen, Bolingbrook!
Share photos of your snow creations by uploading them to the gallery below.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Coyote Kills Dog in Bolingbrook Backyard
A coyote attacked and killed a Bichon Frise Sunday night in the backyard of a Bolingbrook home.
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Romeoville, IL|News|
RHS JV Spartanettes Take Second in State in Hip Hop Division
The Romeoville High School JV Spartanettes competed in Team Dance Illinois state championships Sunday.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Severe Weather Prompts Cancellation of 'Mongo' McMichael Fundraiser
Mike Ditka and other Chicago-area celebrities were to appear at a March 5 benefit in Chicago.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Bolingbrook Election 2013 Candidate: Sheldon Watts
Sheldon Watts is one of eight candidates running for DuPage Township trustee.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Recently Sold Homes in Bolingbrook, March 5
See homes and townhomes that have sold recently in Bolingbrook, and for how much.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
UPDATED: Probe Underway After Romeoville Cop Shoots Dog Near Elementary School
Chief Mark Turvey said a patrol officer shot the pit bull/boxer mix twice to avoid an attack.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Thief Steals Dozens of Rogaine Boxes from CVS: Bolingbrook Police
The theft was reported to the Bolingbrook Police Department on Feb. 21.
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Romeoville, IL|News|
Eight Valley View Wrestlers Make it to State Finals
Eight Valley View School District 365U middle school wrestlers will compete in the IESA state wrestling finals this weekend.
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