Dave Says: Own the debt on your commercial properties
Dear Dave, My husband and I own three commercial buildings in Boise, Idaho, that are leased out long-term. We owe about $500,000 on one and $400,000 on each of the others, and they earn $190,000. The...
View ArticleSpecial census begins in Joliet Sept. 23
A special census will begin in parts of Joliet this week. The census will be limited to neighborhoods that experienced new housing construction during the past six years. According to the city, most...
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LTHS student named National Merit Semifinalist
Submited photo. Lockport Township High School senior Zachary Rodriguez has been named a National Merit Scholarship semifinalist. Rodriguez now has the opportunity to compete for available National...
View ArticleTax-aide volunteers needed for Will County
Senior Services of Will County in cooperation with AARP and the Internal Revenue Service are looking for individuals to become tax-aide volunteers for the upcoming tax season. Free income tax...
View ArticleWalsh proposes $570 million budget for Will County
County Executive Larry Walsh presented his 2017 budget proposal to the Will County Board last week, saying the $570 million spending plan is balanced and includes a reduction in the 2016 levy rate....
View ArticleJoliet, Shorewood Police Blotter: Week of Sept. 26
The following items were compiled from the official reports of the Joliet and Shorewood police departments. Appearing in the police blotter does not constitute a finding of guilt, only a court of law...
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Tigers off to a good start in new conference
Joliet West has gotten off to a strong start this year overall, as well as in its new conference. However, it was a recent loss to Plainfield North, which dropped the Tigers to 12-4 overall, 4-2 in the...
View ArticleJoliet Central’s Boyter tabbed Chicago Bears’ coach of the week
Brett Boyter of Joliet Central High School in Joliet, IL was named the Chicago Bears High School “Coach of the Week” for Week 4. Boyter led the Steelmen to a 38-35 win over Plainfield Central last...
View ArticleSept. 27 sports roundup
The Downers Grove South varsity boys golf team won the WSC Gold Division tournament held at Prairie Bluff Golf Course in Lockport. The team also went a perfect 6-0 in conference dual matches this...
View ArticleThinking About Health: Gains And Losses In U.S. Obesity Rates
Obesity Rates Fall In A Few States; Still Far Higher Than 1990 By Trudy Lieberman | Rural Health News Service Is the message that the nation is getting too fat beginning to sink in? The answer is...
View ArticleJoliet Park District Holds Inaugural Illumination Celebration
Event Highlights Importance Of Special-Needs Programming By Megann Horstead | For The Bugle sweditor@buglenewspapers.com @JolietILNews Anthony Evans said he finds great support in the recreational...
View ArticleSave a Life Tour Makes Stop At Lockport Township High School
Program Designed To Warn Teens About Dangers Of Distracted Driving Bugle Staff The Save A Life Tour – a national nonprofit program that educates students on the dangers of distracted driving – was...
View ArticleDave Says: Never Get Sold On Timeshare Tricks
Dear Dave, My wife and I recently sat through a timeshare pitch at my mom and dad’s community as a favor to them. We’re trying to get out of debt and take control of our money, so when the salesman...
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Joliet Man Convicted in 2014 Chicago Street Murder
A judge has found a Joliet man guilty of first-degree murder in the 2014 fatal shooting of a man in the alley behind his Chicago Street apartment. Prosecutors say Aloysius Alexander, 31, of the 300...
View ArticleJoliet Looking to Fill At-Large City Council Position Vacancy
By Megann Horstead | For The Bugle sweditor@buglenewspapers.com @JolietILNews After notifying city officials of his decision to resign from the Joliet City Council at the end of the month, Jim...
View ArticleWill County Drug Court Receives $300,000 Federal Grant
A $300,000 federal grant recently awarded to the Will County drug court will be used to expand the program’s services and combat the region’s growing heroin epidemic, county officials announced last...
View ArticleNew Cable Provider Seeks Joliet Connection
By Megann Horstead | For The Bugle sweditor@buglenewspapers.com @JolietILNews The city of Joliet is looking to offer residents another cable service provider. A pending proposal would allow...
View ArticleJoliet and Shorewood Police Blotter: Week of Oct. 3
The following items were compiled from the official reports of the Joliet and Shorewood police departments. Appearing in the police blotter does not constitute a finding of guilt, only a court of law...
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West one win closer to playoffs
By Mark Gregory @Hear_The_Beard After winning its last two games and holding a 3-2 record heading to Plainfield Central, Joliet West knew it needed to keep the winning ways going in order to lock up...
View ArticleBig SPC test this week for Minooka soccer
By Scott Taylor | @Taylor_Sports Soccer is becoming a powerhouse sport in Minooka. After the girls soccer team had one of its best seasons in program history in the spring, the boys have followed that...
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