Plans for Romeoville Metra station moving along
New station will be located on the 135th Street Citgo Refinery property By Laura Katauskas | Bugle Staff sweditor@buglenewspapers.com @BugleNewspapers The long-awaited Romeoville Metra station is...
View ArticleJoliet City Council secures Houbolt Road improvement agreement
Bridge project includes the extension of Houbolt between U.S. Route 6 and Schweitzer Road By Megann Horstead | For The Bugle sweditor@buglenewspapers.com @JolietILNews The city is moving forward with...
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Dave Says: Young, jobless and scared
Dave Ramsey Dear Dave, I’m 23, and I lost a good job a few days ago due to layoffs. My wife has been a stay-at-home mom with our 10-month-old daughter, and we have very little in the way of savings....
View ArticleThinking About Health: Study the fine print before choosing a Medicare option
By Trudy Lieberman | Rural Health News Service Get ready to make some decisions. Medicare open enrollment begins October 15 and runs through early December. It’s the time when seniors and disabled...
View ArticleJoliet Central High School to host veterans ceremony Nov. 10
6th annual event will recognize 75th anniversary of the Tuskegee Airmen Joliet Central High School announced plans to honor local veterans and those currently serving in the armed forces during its...
View ArticleLocal comedian looks back at ‘Major League’
While Joliet native Skip Griparis was cheering for the Chicago Cubs during the recent World Series, he will be forever tied with the city of Cleveland – sort of. Griparis, who still resides in the...
View ArticleFootball: West loses heartbreaker in final seconds
By Bob Leach For the Bugle Holding onto a 9-0 lead with 5 minutes, 7 seconds left to play, No. 28 seed Joliet West was primed to upset No. 5 Oswego on the road in the opening round of the 8A playoffs....
View ArticleVolleyball:West wins regional title
By Mark Gregory @Hear_The_Beard Last season when the Joliet West volleyball team won a regional title, it was a nice win for a talented team. When the Tigers repeated the feat this season, the team...
View ArticleCareer Cafe December sets workshop schedule
Workforce Services Division of Will County has announced its December workshop schedule, including a longer Microsoft Word session. In response to customer feedback, Microsoft Word will be two hours...
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Leongas, Frey lead All-Area football team
NICK LEONGAS By Mark Gregory @Hear_The_Beard mark@buglenewspapers.com Nick Leongas – Maine South Offensive Player of the Year After missing most of the last two seasons to injury, Maine South...
View ArticleHelping area seniors through the holiday blues
By Laura Katauskas Staff Reporter With so many chorus of “It’s the most wonderful time of year,” being sung and memories of holidays past a constant reminder, for those feeling less than jolly, the...
View ArticleSuspension of yard waste pick up for winter
The City of Joliet and Waste Management want to remind all residents the last day for yard waste pickup is Friday, December 9. Yard waste collection resumes Monday, April 3. Those who will have a real...
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Plainfield Central student helping Sunny Hill residents communicate with sign
Madison “Madi” Curran, left, her mother, Penny, and resident Bonnie Mroz work on lyrics to a Christmas carol during a recent Tuesday afternoon American Sign Language class. “We wish you a Merry...
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Festival and parade brings holiday season spirit to downtown Joliet
Photos by Megann HorsteadThe holiday tree lighting got underway at 5 p.m. Nov. 25 at Van Buren Plaza as part of the Light Up the Holidays Festival and Parade in Joliet. Joliet City Center Partnership...
View ArticleJTHS alumni board endows new scholarship
The Joliet Township High School Alumni Association Board of Directors recognized Lynne Lichtenauer, the former JTHS Director of Alumni Relations, by naming an endowed scholarship in her honor at a...
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Eisenhower only Will County school to earn Blue Ribbon
submitted photoStudents, administrators and staff celebrate Eisenhower Academy’s Blue Ribbon Status. Eisenhower Academy was named a 2016 National Blue Ribbon School. Eisenhower is among 279 public and...
View ArticleJoliet and Shorewood Police Blotter, Nov. 9-22
Note to readers: Information in Police blotter is obtained from Joliet and Shorewood police departments and the Will County Sheriff’s Office. Individuals listed in Police Reports who have been charged...
View ArticlePresence Saint Joseph among grant recipients
Seven Presence Health hospitals were awarded a $70,000 grant by the Illinois Public Health Department (IDPH) for the Hospital Preparedness Program (HPP) to enhance hospital preparedness during public...
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CASA of Will County hosts 8th annual Christmas Express
Children spend time doing crafts on Dec. 3 at the Viking Lodge in Tinley Park as part of CASA’s Christmas Express. Megann Horstead | For the Bugle From Joliet to Tinley Park, Court Appointed Special...
View ArticleJoliet Park District invites children, families to enjoy Breakfast with Santa
Megann Horstead | For The Bugle The Joliet Park District is looking to bring children and their families together for its annual Breakfast with Santa. Festivities at the Dec. 17 event at Hartman...
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