Delivery nurse, Sandy Bumber, finally puts away the stethoscope after 34 years
Ryan Ostry Bugle Reporter @RyanOstry_BR18 rostry@buglenewspapers.com After 34 years of helping parents welcome new babies into the world, Edward Hospital’s Sandy Bumber, RN, an obstetrics (OB) nurse,...
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Joliet Public Schools District 86 teachers name “Great Teachers”
Several Joliet Public Schools District 86 teachers who were named 2019 Joliet Area Great Teachers by the Joliet Region Chamber of Commerce & Industry. Overall 25 teachers were recognized at a...
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Teachers help raise money for students at Hoops for D86 fundraiser
Dirksen Junior High Quadrant Basketball Team won the sixth annual Joliet Grade Schools Foundation for Educational Excellence “Hoops for D86” fundraiser. Members of the winning team included: Jason...
View ArticleD. 202 middle school students headed to regional Spelling Bee
Seven District 202 middle school students will compete in the 2019 Will County Regional Spelling Bee on March 7, 2019 at Lockport East High School. The students earned the honor by winning their...
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Sixth gun taken off streets in nine weeks
By Brian Stanley Police seized another gun during a traffic stop — the sixth time a firearm has been found in a vehicle in the last nine weeks. “The Chief recently initiated a big increase in our...
View ArticlePorters believe they are back
By Randy Whalen For the Bugle www.buglenewspapers.com The Lockport Township boys basketball team still believes. After getting off to a great start with records of 7-2 and 11-5, the Porters have hit...
View ArticleSaints overcome deficit to grab CCIW win
The University of St. Francis women’s basketball team overcame a 16-point halftime deficit to stay atop the Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference standings with a 64-59 victory over Holy Cross...
View ArticleBernie’s Book Bank donates books to Joliet District 86 students
Thank you to Bernie’s Book Bank for donating books to all Joliet Public Schools District 86 students, including Marycrest Early Childhood Center students (from left to right) Joseph Ardaugh, A’Urel...
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Students celebrate the 100th day of school
Students throughout Joliet Public Schools District 86 celebrated the 100th day of school with special activities that focused on the number 100. Activities included making 100 Day necklaces, glasses,...
View ArticleLocal quartet heads to state finals
Four Voyager Media wrestlers earned wins in the IHSA state semifinals and will compete Saturday night for state titles. A pair of Lockport Porters lead the way as Matt Ramos and Baylor Fernandes will...
View ArticleJCA’s Hamiti wins second state title
By Mark Gregory Editorial Director @Hear_The_Beard mark@buglenewspapers.com A season ago when then freshman DJ Hamiti won his first state championship, he did so for Joliet Catholic Academy, who had...
View ArticlePorter duo earn state championships
By Mark Gregory Editorial Director @Hear_The_Beard mark@buglenewspapers.com Matt Ramos and Baylor Fernandes are headed together to wrestle next year at the University of Minnesota, so it would only be...
View ArticlePritzker: ‘Time to celebrate’ signing of $15 minimum wage bill
By JERRY NOWICKI Capitol News Illinois jnowicki@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a bill to raise Illinois’ minimum wage to $15 an hour by 2025 Tuesday in the Governor’s...
View ArticleAMITA Health Saint Joseph Medical Center Joliet earns certification as a...
Ryan Ostry Bugle Reporter @RyanOstry_BR18 rostry@buglenewspapers.com AMITA Health Saint Joseph Medical Center in Joliet has received a certification as a Comprehensive Stroke Center from DNV GL...
View ArticleJoliet students recognized
Congratulations to the Hufford Junior High School students who received awards during the Joliet Public Schools District 86 Board of School Inspectors meeting in February: Find the Gift Awards Haleigh...
View ArticleInaugural sled race slated for Feb. 23
By Brian Stanley Scheduling a sled race can be frustrating. You need snow, obviously, but not so much that nobody drives out to get there. Cold temperatures so the snow stays on the ground, but again,...
View ArticleJoliet Central reaches Sectional Championship game after defeating Yorkville
The Joliet Central Steelwoman defeated the Yorkville Foxes 39-23 in the Sectional Semifinals Tuesday night at Plainfield North to advance to the Sectional Finals championship game. “It feels great to...
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Washington Junior High students win local math competition
Congratulations to the student math team from Washington Junior High School who won first Place overall at the Joliet West High School Mu Alpha Theta Mid High Math Competition. In addition to...
View ArticleFOP statement on Aurora shooting
Illinois Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) State Lodge President Chris Southwood issued the following statement regarding the February 15 shooting at the Pratt Company in Aurora that left four Aurora...
View ArticleMidwestern Tooth Fairy payouts drop a full $1 in two year
Tooth Fairy giving is down across the nation with average payouts taking a plunge for a second consecutive year, including a significant decrease in the Midwest. The average amount Midwestern kids...
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