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Anti-Bullying Expert to Valley View Students: Keep Your Spirit Burning Brightly
Author and speaker Jodee Blanco spoke to A. Vito Martinez and Lukancic middle schools Tuesday about bullying.
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Brooks Middle School Teacher Now a Published Author
Brooks Middle School teacher Art Barnett recently published his first novel, "The Coin: A Story of the Holocaust."
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Should Backyard Chicken Coops be Allowed in Bolingbrook?
Nearby towns Downers Grove, Plainfield and St. Charles allow their residents to raise hens in their backyards.
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Bolingbrook Police: Stolen Flooring, Marijuana, DUI
Flooring stolen from residence, domestic disturbance, marijuana and more in the Bolingbrook police blotter of Nov. 16.
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Where to See Santa in Bolingbrook
Holiday events and Santa Claus sightings from the Bolingbrook Park District, the Bolingbrook Chamber of Commerce and more.
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Mayor Roger Claar Spends Birthday Volunteering at Bolingbrook McDonald's
Bolingbrook Mayor Roger Claar and his daughter Lindsey worked a two-hour shift at McDonald's Monday to raise money for Heart Haven OutReach.
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Police: Pair Leaves Bolingbrook Marshalls with Large Bags of Merchandise
Cosmetics stolen from Meijer, wallet and phone stolen from car and more in the Bolingbrook police blotter of Nov. 13-15.
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Spectacular Holiday Concerts at Bolingbrook High School Dec. 6
Tickets are now available for Bolingbrook High School's annual holiday concerts on Dec. 6.
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Valley View Students Learn the Army is More than Just Combat Zones
Bolingbrook and Romeoville High School students were able to feel what it was like to parachute off the back of an air transport or drive a car in a combat zone.
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Unemployment Report: Jobless Numbers Up Across Bolingbrook, Will County
Although unemployment is down from this time compared to last year, numbers increased from September 2012 to October 2012 in Bolingbrook, Will County and Illinois.
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Author Tells Brooks Middle School Students to “be Observant”
Stacy DeKeyser, author of The Brixen Witch, visited Brooks Middle School this month to speak to students about inspiration.
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Jane Addams Craft Fair and Cookie Walk Dec. 1
More than 70 crafters and vendors will be at the event, which will take place 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday.
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CHIME! Looking for Gently Used Instruments for Low Income Valley View Students
The new not-for-profit is looking for instruments for Valley View School District 365U students who wouldn't be able to participate in band otherwise.
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Tibbott Elementary School Garden Receives State Recognition
Tibbott Elementary School in Bolingbrook was recently honored for "outstanding community collaboration" for its outdoor garden.
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Fountaindale Public Library Recognized Nationally by Library Journal
The Fountaindale Public Library District was recently ranked 25th nationally by the Library Journal's Index of Library Service.
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Bolingbrook's ATI Physical Therapy Ranks Among Chicago Tribune's Top Workplaces
ATI Physical Therapy in Bolingbrook was ranked fourth among large-size companies, according to the Chicago Tribune.
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Enter Patch's “Deck the House” Contest For a Chance to Win $100,000
Did you decorate your house for the holidays this year? Enter our "Deck the House" contest and you could win $100,000 for your local school district and $500 to pay your electric bills!
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Killer Christopher Vaughn Will Get Life For Taking 4 Lives
Vaughn was convicted this summer of killing his wife and three children in a desperate attempt to free himself from responsibilities and start a new life.
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Still No Contract for Valley View Teachers
As of Nov. 21, Valley View School District and Valley View Council Local 604 of the American Federation of Teachers had yet to reach a contract agreement.
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Cyber Monday: Finding Deals From Your Bolingbrook Home
Are you gearing up to let your fingers do the walking on Cyber Monday?
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