WEEK 9 AREA FOOTBALL STATISTICS: Gavin, Hailey lead area scorers
PASSING YARDAGE TOP 10 Seth Lehr Minooka 1,294 YARDS 12TD Colin Gillespie Benet Academy 1,262 YARDS 10TD Ben Mazurkiewicz Plainfield East...
View ArticleGovernor announces expansion of Starved Rock, Matthiessen state parks
Gov. Bruce Rauner today announced the state has acquired 2,629 acres of property in LaSalle County to protect natural resources and expand recreation opportunities, tourism and economic development...
View ArticleWill County to host Community Conversation to discuss changes in health...
Will County is hosting several State of Illinois agencies in a community conversation to discuss the changes in federal and state parity laws relating to mental health and substance use disorder...
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Investigation into missing Joliet woman leads to discovery of remains
The investigation into the disappearance of 25-year-old Ashley Tucker has led police to what is believed to be human remains. Ashley Tucker Tucker was last seen Oct. 13. “The investigation into the...
View ArticleArea Second Round Playoff Game Previews: Can Gavin lead Dons to victory?
North Boone (8-2) at Lisle (9-1) Friday at 7 North Boone is making its 18th appearance in the playoffs,with a 14-17 record and a Class 1A State-Runner up finish in 1992. The guests from Poplar...
View ArticleTERRIFIC TEN AREA FOOTBALL RANKINGS: Maine South remains at the top
1. MAINE SOUTH 9-1 Huntley destroyed; next at Waubonsie Valley (8-2) 2. NOTRE DAME 8-2 Gavin’s 90-yard dash for six rescued Dons against Iggy 3. JOLIET CATHOLIC 6-4...
View ArticleBolingbrook voters to decide on tax referendum
Ryan Ostry Bugle Reporter @RyanOstry_BR18 rostry@buglenewspapers.com The Bolingbrook Park District is asking voters to weigh in on a very rare referendum where voters on the park district portion of...
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Remains found in Lockport Township identified as Ashley Tucker
Human remains found this week were identified Oct. 26 as those of 24-year-old Joliet woman Ashley Tucker, who was last seen on Oct. 13. The remains later identified as Tucker, who was last seen Oct....
View ArticlePlan discussed to turn I-80 into tollway
By Marney Simon | Bugle Staff Looking for ways to ease congestion through the heart of Joliet, city leaders have reached out to the Illinois Tollway Authority for ideas for a solution. In October,...
View ArticleFall leaves homeowners with a problem
By Marney Simon | Enterprise Staff As the month of November kicks off, the area is prepping for snowfall in the near future. That means the time is now for residents to get their yards in order, before...
View ArticleBoard dives into budget talks
By Marney Simon | Enterprise Staff Members of the Plainfield Village Board continued their deep dive into the village’s financials this week, taking a peek at an overview of part of next year’s...
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Riverfront Foundation lights up 2018
By Marney Simon | Enterprise Staff A plan to light up the riverfront path is underway by the Plainfield Riverfront Foundation. On Oct. 29, members of the foundation approached members of the village...
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Will County educator teaches signs, warnings of drug use
By Marney Simon | Sentinel Staff The village of Shorewood took a step last week in addressing a crisis that’s reached a tipping point from coast to coast. On Oct. 25, the village welcomed Dr. Kathleen...
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City approves housing for women exiting prison
By Marney Simon | Bugle Staff Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet is extending a helping hand to women who have served time, and are now looking to rebuild their lives. In October, the Joliet City...
View ArticleVillage moves forward with 143rd Street west
By Marney Simon | Enterprise Staff The village of Plainfield has taken the first steps to extending 143rd Street west toward Kendall County. On Nov. 5, members of the village board authorized an...
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Vintage home set to be razed
By Marney Simon | Enterprise Staff Plans to raze an 1860s era home on Plainfield’s Commercial Street will move ahead, after members of the village board declined to step in to slow the application to...
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Residential development considered near 143rd and Steiner
By Marney Simon | Enterprise Staff As the controversial plan to build a massive warehouse at 143rd and Steiner move forward, the village board will now consider a new residential development just...
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Plainfield parks journeys to the North Pole in December
Join the Plainfield Park District for a trip to see Santa at the North Pole this December. The journey to Santa’s neighborhood will begin at Four Season’s Park, 22500 Lockport St. in Plainfield, on...
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Romeoville library hosts annual Halloween Party
Ryan Ostry Bugle Reporter @RyanOstry_BR18 rostry@buglenewspapers.com (Photo by Ryan Ostry) On Halloween Eve, the White Oak Library in Romeoville hosted its annual Halloween Party get together for...
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Construction slated to end this month
By Marney Simon | Sentinel Staff Travelers fed up with construction at Route 52 and River Road are just days away from smooth sailing through the intersection. In late October, Trustee Dan Anderson...
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