University of Saint Francis receives accolades
“Best College” in MONEY magazine ranking The University of St. Francis (USF) is ranked as the number one private Master’s institution in Illinois by MONEY magazine in the 2017 “Best Colleges for Your...
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Three charged with murder, arson in fire that killed two Joliet women,...
Eric Raya Will County State’s Attorney James Glasgow recently announced that murder and arson charges were filed against three individuals in connection with a June 3 fire that killed two women and an...
View ArticleJoliet council agrees to incentive deal with Innovation Pavilion
By Megann Horstead | For The Bugle The Joliet City Council took steps last week to incentivize a redevelopment agreement with Innovation Pavilion and the development of its innovation campus planned...
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Joliet Chamber plans career fair August 15
The Joliet Region Chamber of Commerce & Industry will be hosting their second annual Career Fair on Tuesday, August 15 with an anticipated 40+ organizations participating. “The goal of the Career...
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West Nile Virus found in Will County
The Environmental Health Division of the Will County Health Department is reporting that four recently tested mosquito samples have tested positive for the West Nile Virus. West Nile Virus can be...
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Will County Clerk announces retirement for December 2018
Will County Clerk Nancy Schultz Voots Will County Clerk Nancy Schultz Voots is announcing she will not seek re-election in the March 2018 primary. She plans to retire at the end of her current 4-year...
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Glasgow, Hines, local vets’ group to provide technology training for Will...
Will County State’s Attorney Glasgow, center, is joined by Steven Braverman, M.D., left, director, Hines VA Hospital; Kristina McNichol, director of Will County’s Veterans Assistance Commission; and...
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Metropolitan Youth Symphony Orchestra to hold auditions for 2017-2018
The Metropolitan Youth Symphony Orchestra is holding auditions for its 2017-2018 season from 6-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 23 and Wednesday, Aug. 30. Auditions will be held at the Oremus Fine Arts...
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Obituary: Kay L. Goben Gillespie
Kay L. Goben Gillespie Kay L.Goben Gillespie nee Townill, 75, of Plainfield, formerly of South Carolina, passed away on July 24, 2017 at Joliet Area Community Hospice. She was born October 22, 1941 in...
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Crest Hill advances to Zone for the third straight season
By Mark Gregory Sports Editor @Hear_The_Beard mark@buglenewspapers.com In the 17 years that the PONY Zone tournament has been held in Bay Ridge, MI, there has never been a team that has qualified for...
View ArticleSlammers’ Rodriguez tabbed as Player of the Week
The Joliet Slammers presented by ATI Physical Therapy are proud to announce Melvin Rodriguez has been named Week 12 Frontier League Player of the Week as chosen by Pointstreak, the official statistical...
View ArticleFlyers’ Johnson nominated for NCAA Woman of the Year
The NCAA announced August 1 that former Lewis University women’s basketball player Jamie Johnson (South Holland, Ill./Marian Catholic) has been nominated by the Great Lakes Valley Conference and an...
View ArticleUSF’s Garcia helps Puerto Rico to bronze medal
University of St. Francis softball player Kayla Garcia helped lead Puerto Rico to a bronze medal at the 2017 WBSC Junior Women’s Softball World Championships in Clearwater, Florida. Puerto Rico...
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Joliet Drama Guild brings to Broadway musical hit ‘Hairspray’ Billie Limacher...
By Megann Horstead | For The Bugle The Joliet Drama Guild debuted a production of the New Line Cinema film, “Hairspray” over the weekend at Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park & Theatre in Joliet....
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GOLF COURSE FEATURE: Woodruff a hidden gem in Joliet
By Mark Gregory Sports Editor @Hear_The_Beard mark@buglenewspapers.com What does a golfer do when they walk up to a tee box with a 350-yard par-4 with an open shot straight down the middle of the...
View ArticleSlammers to host ‘Breast Cancer Awareness Night’ August 25
The Joliet Slammers presented by ATI Physical Therapy will host Breast Cancer Awareness Night on Friday, August 25 at Slammers Stadium. O’Dekirk, Allred & Associates, LLC is the presenting sponsor...
View ArticleDowners Grove’s Korzon among quartet of All-American Scholars at Lewis
The Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA) announced the Srixon/Cleveland Golf All-America Scholars on July 26, naming four Lewis University men’s golfers to the list. Ryan Ballard (Germantown...
View ArticleSlammers to host ‘Stand Up For Blue’ Night Aug. 9
The Joliet Slammers presented by ATI Physical Therapy will host their second annual Stand Up For Blue Night on Wednesday, August 9 honoring our men and women of law enforcement. The night is held in...
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Annual All-Nighter Flea Market is August 19
It’s legends galore, fleas and more; at the World Famous 41st annual Zurko’s All-Night Flea Market” on Saturday, August 19, from 3 p.m. to 3 a.m. at the DuPage County Fairgrounds are at 2015 W....
View ArticlePolhemus hired to assist USF cross country and track teams
Amy Polhemus has been named assistant men’s and women’s cross country and track & field coach at University of St. Francis, it was announced on Monday. In her role, Polhemus will also serve as the...
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