Bolingbrook, IL|News|
2013-2014 Valley View School Year to Have Earlier Start, End
The Valley View School District 365U school board approved its 2013-2014 school calendar this month.
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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|
3-5 Inches of Snow, Ice, Freezing Rain Predicted for Bolingbrook
The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for Bolingbrook from 9 p.m. Thursday to 6 p.m. Friday.
Melissa Sersland, Patch Staff
Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Former Student Enters Bolingbrook HS with 'What Resembled a Handgun': Valley View
The incident is under investigation by the Bolingbrook Police Department.
Melissa Sersland, Patch Staff
Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Firefighters Rescue Injured Construction Worker From Edward Hospital Roof
Firefighters used an on-site crane to lower an injured construction worker from the roof of Edward Hospital Wednesday morning.
Melissa Sersland, Patch Staff
Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Newt Gingrich to Visit Downtown Naperville Wednesday for Book Signing
Former Speaker Newt Gingrich along with his wife Callista will visit Anderson's Bookshop for a book signing Wednesday evening.
Melissa Sersland, Patch Staff
Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Bill Would Ban Illinois Minors from Tanning Beds
Senate Minority Leader Christine Radogno (R-Lemont) introduced legislation Friday that would prohibit teens 17 and younger from tanning in sunless tanning beds.
Melissa Sersland, Patch Staff
Highland Park, IL|News|
ISAT Scoring Will Change—Fewer Highland Park Students Likely to Meet, Exceed Standards
Arbitrary "cut" scores are changing to align ISAT scores with ACT and PARCC assessments. That means students' and schools' performance grades are likely to drop in the categories of English and math.
Melissa Sersland, Patch Staff
Deerfield, IL|News|
ISAT Scoring Will Change—109 Expectations Remain High
Arbitrary "cut" scores are changing to align ISAT scores with ACT and PARCC assessments. That means students' and schools' performance grades are likely to drop in the categories of English and math.
Melissa Sersland, Patch Staff
Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
ISAT Scoring Changes: Fewer Algonquin, LITH Students Likely to Meet, Exceed Standards
Arbitrary "cut" scores are changing to align ISAT scores with ACT and PARCC assessments. That means students' and schools' performance grades are likely to drop in the categories of English and math.
Melissa Sersland, Patch Staff
Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Thief Hides DVD Players In Jacket: Bolingbrook Police Blotter
DVD's, an XBox 360 game, alcohol and more were reported stolen to the Bolingbrook Police Department on Feb. 8-9.
Melissa Sersland, Patch Staff
Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Gasoline Prices Rise 13 Percent Over Last 32 Days
CNN Money reports the average price for a gallon of gasoline in America is $3.73. Bolingbrook gasoline prices are even higher.
Melissa Sersland, Patch Staff
Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Illinois to Require New Vaccinations for 6th-12th Graders: What Do You Think?
Do you think the state of Illinois should require students to receive the Tdap booster shot in order to remain in school?
Melissa Sersland, Patch Staff
Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Pier 1 Imports Opens Store in Bolingbrook, Free Giveaways Through Feb. 24
The new Pier 1 Imports store officially opened Feb. 18 in Bolingbrook.
Melissa Sersland, Patch Staff
Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Bolingbrook's Tony Smith to Coach in McDonald's All-American Girls Basketball Game
Smith will coach some of the the best female players in the country in the 2013 McDonald's All-American girls basketball game April 3.
Melissa Sersland, Patch Staff
Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Bolingbrook to Purchase New 'Jaws of Life' with Federal Grant
The two new "jaws of life" will replace two older models used by the Bolingbrook Fire Department to extricate people from cars.
Melissa Sersland, Patch Staff
Brighton, MI|News|
Presidents Day: Fun Facts About the U.S. Presidents
Trivia and fun facts about the past presidents of the United States of America and where you can find more information about them in Brighton.
Melissa Sersland, Patch Staff
Winchester, MA|News|
Presidents Day: Fun Facts About the U.S. Presidents
Here are some fun facts to know for Presidents Day 2013.
Melissa Sersland, Patch Staff
Melrose, MA|News|
Presidents Day: Fun Facts About the U.S. Presidents
Here are some fun facts to know for Presidents Day 2013.
Melissa Sersland, Patch Staff
Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Recently Sold Homes in Bolingbrook, Feb. 19
See homes and townhomes that have sold recently in Bolingbrook, and for how much.
Melissa Sersland, Patch Staff
Shelby-Utica, MI|News|
Presidents Day: Fun Facts About the U.S. Presidents
Trivia and fun facts about the past presidents of the United States of America and where you can find more information about them in Shelby Township and Utica.
Melissa Sersland, Patch Staff