Matawan-Aberdeen, 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.
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|
Cars Catch Fire in Impound Yard: Bolingbrook Police
The multiple car fire was reported in Bolingbrook Sunday night, according to Bolingbrook police.
Melissa Sersland, Patch Staff
Cartersville, GA|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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Amherst, NH|News|
Christmas Fun Facts
How much will we spend this year? And what's the best-selling Christmas song of all time?
Melissa Sersland, Patch Staff
Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Chamber CEO Mike Evans Bids Bolingbrook Farewell
Mike Evans stepped down as Bolingbrook Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Friday.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
The Frohns Need Your Votes! (Vote for a Bolingbrook Home in our Deck the House Contest)
Vote every day for the Frohns holiday home in Bolingbrook for a chance for a local school district to win $100,000.
Melissa Sersland, Patch Staff
Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Bolingbrook Police Blotter: Office Burglary, Tablets Stolen from Kohl's
Arrests and incidents reported in the Bolingbrook police blotter of Nov. 26-29.
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.
Melissa Sersland, Patch Staff
Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Man Arrested after Gun Shots Reported in Bolingbrook Woods: Police
A Bolingbrook man was arrested Nov. 28 after refusing to comply with officers' orders, according to police.
Melissa Sersland, Patch Staff
Bolingbrook, IL|News|
7 FAQs About Hanukkah
The 'Festival of Lights' begins at sundown in Laguna Niguel. Here is a list of quick factoids including when actor/comedian Adam Sandler wrote the famous song, "Hanukkah."
Melissa Sersland, Patch Staff
Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Bolingbrook: Show Us Your Lights
Share photos and videos of your holiday display on Patch.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Bolingbrook Open Houses: Dec. 8-9
Check out what's on the market with these open houses for Dec. 8 and 9 in Bolingbrook.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Have a Holiday Event? Post it on Patch!
Is your organization hosting a holiday fundraiser? Coat drive? Christmas party? Share it with Patch in just a few easy steps!
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Hanukkah 2012 Services and Events
Here are some events in Naperville and the surrounding area celebrating the Jewish holiday of lights, which begins Saturday.
Melissa Sersland, Patch Staff
Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Honor the 71st Anniversary of Pearl Harbor
Illinois state treasurer is using the anniversary to get the word out about lost military medals that need to be returned to their rightful owners.
Melissa Sersland, Patch Staff
Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Bolingbrook Girls Basketball Team Steamrolls Lincoln-Way Central
The Bolingbrook High School girls basketball team bested Lincoln Way Central Thursday night in Bolingbrook.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Bolingbrook Job Listings: BP, DuPage Medical Group, YMCA
Job postings in the Bolingbrook area from UnitedHealth Group, DuPage Medical Group, District 202 and more.
Melissa Sersland, Patch Staff
Chelmsford, MA|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.
Melissa Sersland, Patch Staff
Westford, MA|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.
Melissa Sersland, Patch Staff
Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Census: Bolingbrook Bests State Averages for Income, Home Ownership
Released Thursday, the five-year American Community Survey offers detailed demographic information on communities throughout the U.S.
Melissa Sersland, Patch Staff
