Romeoville, IL|News|
Drug Ring Members Brought Heroin from Chicago to West Suburbs: Police
Eleven men have been arrested. The Woodridge Police Department assisted in the two-month long investigation.
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- Plainfield, IL
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Calico Cat Up for Adoption from Humane Haven Animal Shelter
Shiloh, an 8-year-old calico, is available for adoption from Humane Haven Animal Shelter in Bolingbrook.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
German Shepherd Puppy Up for Adoption from Aloha Rescue
Iris is a german shepherd mix puppy available for adoption from Aloha Rescue in Bolingbrook.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Heart Haven Outreach Basketball Tournament to be Held Sunday
The tournament costs $1 per person and will be held at Bolingbrook High School.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
UPDATED: Investigation Underway After Romeoville Cop Shoots Dog Near School
Romeoville Police 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|
Only Independent Bolingbrook Village Board Candidate Withdraws from Race
The only independent candidate running for a Bolingbrook village board seat has withdrawn from the April 9 election.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Mike Ditka to Host Fundraiser for Romeoville Mayoral Candidate
The $100-per-person event for Steve "Mongo" McMichael will be held in Chicago March 5 and will include several of the Romeoville mayoral candidate's former Chicago Bears teammates.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Drug Ring Members Brought Heroin from Chicago to West Suburbs: Police
Eleven men have been arrested. The Woodridge Police Department assisted in the two-month long investigation.
Melissa Sersland, Patch Staff
Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Letter: Plainfield School Board Member's View of Administrative Raises
One Plainfield School District 202 board member gives his take on a recent vote for raises for administration and non-union support staff. Send letters to the editor to melissa.sersland@patch.com.
Melissa Sersland, Patch Staff
Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Sequester 2013: How Will U.S. Budget Cuts Affect Illinois?
See what Illinois would lose to the sequester if Congress does not act before Friday.
Melissa Sersland, Patch Staff
Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Girls Basketball: Bolingbrook Battles Whitney Young in OT Thriller (Again)
After trailing through the first three quarters, the Bolingbrook Lady Raiders basketball team rallied to battle Whitney Young in overtime for the supersectional title.
Melissa Sersland, Patch Staff
Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Bolingbrook Student Named National Merit Finalist
Lily Lou, a senior at the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy, has been named a National Merit Finalist for 2013.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Bolingbrook Park District to Hold First-Ever Maple Tap 'N Taste
The Bolingbrook Park District will hold the event on March 2 at the Hidden Oaks Conservation Area.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Valley View Teachers' Contract Expired Six Months Ago -- Still No New Contract
Valley View School District and Valley View Council Local 604 of the American Federation of Teachers have yet to announce an agreement for a new contract.
Melissa Sersland, Patch Staff
Bolingbrook, IL|News|
B.J. Ward Students to Receive Donated Instruments from CHIME!
B.J. Ward Elementary School students will receive 15 instruments that were donated at a January instrument drive at several Bolingbrook churches.
Melissa Sersland, Patch Staff
Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Enter Bolingbrook's Arbor Day Coloring and Poster Contest
The deadline is April 5 for Bolingbrook children and teens to participate in the village of Bolingbrook Beautification Commission's Arbor Day festivities.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
For Sale: Bolingbrook Foreclosures, Feb. 28
See foreclosures of single-family homes and condos in Bolingbrook and how much they're going for.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Recently Sold Homes in Bolingbrook, March 1
See homes and townhomes that have sold recently in Bolingbrook, and for how much.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Valley View Sending 28 Wrestlers to Middle School Sectionals
Valley View students from Jane Addams, Lukancic, Brooks and Martinez Middle School students will compete in the IESA sectionals next weekend.
Melissa Sersland, Patch Staff
Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Bolingbrook Home Sales, Prices Continue to Climb: January Sales Report
More homes were sold in January 2013 in Bolingbrook compared with a year earlier; the median sale price has also increased by more than 6 percent.
Melissa Sersland, Patch Staff
