Downers Grove, IL|News|
Court Strikes Down Illinois' Concealed-Carry Ban
An appeals court has decided Illinois' ban on carrying a weapon in public is unconstitutional.
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|
Holiday Cookie Recipes: Egg Nog, Macaroons and Gingerbread
Need a quick holiday cookie recipe? Make one of these for your parties this season.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Spectacular Geminid Meteor Shower 2012: When and Where to Watch This Week
EarthSky.org is saying that because there will be no moon, 2012 will be a great year to see this meteor shower.
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St. Charles, IL|News|
Court Strikes Down Illinois' Concealed-Carry Ban
An appeals court has decided Illinois' ban on carrying a weapon in public is unconstitutional.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Vote for Bolingbrook's 'A Christmas Story' Home in our Deck the House Contest
Vote every day for the Bolingbrook home for a chance for a local school district to win $100,000.
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Carlsbad, CA|News|
Christmas Fun Facts and Trivia
How much will we spend this year? And what's the best-selling Christmas song of all time? Find the answers below.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
First Day to File Petitions for Valley View School Board Seats is Monday
Four Valley View School District 365U board seats will be on the ballot in April.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Court Strikes Down Illinois' Concealed-Carry Ban
An appeals court has decided Illinois' ban on carrying a weapon in public is unconstitutional.
Melissa Sersland, Patch Staff
Bolingbrook, IL|News|
2012 Geminid Meteor Shower Promises to Be Spectacular
The peak of the Geminid shower will be at about 2 a.m. Dec. 13 and 14, Earthsky.org reports.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
2012 Christmas Fun Facts
Fun facts and trivia for Christmas. How much will we spend this year? And what's the best-selling Christmas song of all time? Find the answers below
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
End of the World: Is the Apocalypse Really Coming on Dec. 21?
The Mayans may or may not have predicted the apocalypse will occur on Dec. 21 -- just less than two weeks from now. Do you buy it?
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Huntington Woods-Berkley, MI|News|
Hey, Berkley and Huntington Woods: Check out These Christmas Fun Facts
How much will we spend on gifts this year? What's the best-selling Christmas song of all time? Find the answers to these questions and more.
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Los Gatos, CA|News|
Christmas Fun Facts and Trivia
How much will we spend this year? And what's the best-selling Christmas song of all time? Find the answers below.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Bolingbrook Drug Ring Member Sentenced to 16 Years in Prison: Officials
Alfredo Garcia, 36, is the fourth member of a suspected seven-member cocaine drug ring busted in 2011.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Bolingbrook Job Central: Illinois Tollway Hiring 50 Seasonal Tollway Collectors
The seasonal position pays $10 an hour, and typically runs from May, 15, 2013, through Oct. 31, 2013. Candidates must apply by Dec. 19.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Jane Addams Raises $760 for Superstorm Sandy Victims
Students, parents and staff at Jane Addams Middle School in Bolingbrook raised the money through fundraisers and personal donations.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Bolingbrook High School Cheerleaders Win Invitational, Qualify for State
Bolingbrook High School hosted the Illinois Cheerleading Coaches Association invitational competition Saturday.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
End of the World: Is the Apocalypse Really Coming on Dec. 21?
The Mayans may or may not have predicted the apocalypse will occur on Dec. 21 -- just less than two weeks from now. Do you buy it?
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Marlboro-Coltsneck, NJ|News|
Christmas Trivia: Who Issued Santa's First Insurance Policy?
How much will we spend this year? And what's the best-selling Christmas song of all time? Find the answers below.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Chicago's Lack of Snow May Set Record Monday
The Chicago Tribune reports that if there is no more than 0.1 of an inch Monday, a new record will be set for days between snows.
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