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Joliet Public Schools staff recognized
Congratulations to the 25 employees who retired from Joliet Public Schools District 86 this year. A retirement celebration was held at the Haley Mansion to honor the individuals. Collectively, these...
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Lawmakers approve stiffer fines for Scott’s Law violations
Governor praises efforts to protect emergency responders, stationary vehicles By LINDSEY SALVATELLI Capitol News Illinois lsalvatelli@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD — Since the start of 2019, 22...
View ArticleTwo dead after officer involved shooting
By Brian Stanley Staff Reporter bstanley@buglenewspapers.com Two people are dead after a domestic dispute turned into an armed confrontation with Joliet Police on May 27. At 4:10 a.m. a witness in the...
View ArticleIllinois votes to legalize marijuana as bill heads to governor
Goal is to have marijuana ready for sale by Jan. 1, 2020 SPRINGFIELD – Legalized recreational marijuana is on its way to the governor’s desk, and by all indications he will sign it. In the first...
View ArticleJoliet students receive music awards
Congratulations to the graduating eighth grade students who were recognized for their outstanding music achievement in Joliet Public Schools District 86. Over 1,500 students in grades 4 th through 8 th...
View ArticleJoliet West softball is headed to state finals
The Tigers defeated Moline 1-0 at the Illinois State University Class 4A Super-Sectional in Normal behind an 11 strikeout, three hit, one walk from sophomore pitcher Savannah Fierke. Taylor Schwall...
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Joliet District 86 assistant superintendent of business and financial...
Tamara L. Mitchell, Assistant Superintendent of Business and Financial Services at Joliet Public Schools District 86, was officially instated onto the Illinois Association of School Business Officials...
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Joliet Central student’s NASCAR Ticket Design selected by Chicagoland...
Ryan Ostry Bugle Reporter @RyanOstry_BR18 rostry@buglenewspapers.com Joliet Central High School student Esperanza Cuellar’s NASCAR Ticket design was chosen by the staff at Chicagoland Speedway as the...
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NHRA racers help raise money for CAC
By Mark Gregory Editorial Director @Hear_The_Beard mark@buglemewspapers.com At the conclusion of the inaugural Burnout on the Bases softball game DuPage Medical Group Field May 30, it was the team made...
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Shorewood village board meeting goes to the dogs
By Brian Stanley For the Bugle Shorewood’s most recent village board meeting went to the dogs. Shorewood Mayor Rick Chapman said hello to Officer John Coldwater and his canine partner “Rookie” at the...
View ArticleTwo dead after officer-involved shooting
By Brian Stanley For the Bugle Two people are dead after a domestic dispute turned into an armed confrontation with Joliet Police on May 27. At 4:10 a.m. a witness in the 1200 block of Justice Lake...
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JCA wins program’s first ever girls soccer state trophy in Class 2A final four
By Matt le cren For the Bugle www.buglenewspapers.com Joliet Catholic has long been known for its football, baseball and girls volleyball teams. Now the word is out about the girls soccer team. The...
View ArticleHilltopper’s fall 5-4 to No.1 St. Laurence
By Drake Skleba For the Bugle www.buglenewspapers.com The first pitch of any at bat, at any level, in baseball is very instrumental in determining the success of the batter’s ability to hit...
View ArticleJoliet public schools District 86 honors student athletes
More than 90 Joliet Public Schools District 86 eighth grade students were recognized with scholar athlete awards. These student-athletes maintained a minimum of a 3.5 grade point average while being a...
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Ricky Stenhouse, Jr., Ryan Villopoto and Taylor Kinney participate in race,...
By Mark Gregory Editorial Director @Hear_The_Beard mark@buglenewspapers.com It has been a while since Ricky Stenhouse, Jr. has has earned a win on the track at Chicagoland Speedway in Joliet, but last...
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‘Memorial Mile’ remembers life of Ben Silver
Local all-state runner died in 2015 from mental illness By Mark Gregory Editorial Director @Hear_The_Beard mark@buglenewspapers.com When tragedy happens, everyone grieves and after there are two...
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Seniors’ Senior Prom at The Timbers of Shorewood “Candy Land!”
All senior citizens are invited to the 16th annual Seniors’ Senior Prom titled, “Candy Land” from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Friday, June 21,, at The Timbers of Shorewood, 1100 N. River Rd., Shorewood. The prom...
View ArticleJoliet students recognized
Congratulations to the following Joliet Public Schools District 86 students who were named Students of the Month for May. The students included: M.J. CUNNINGHAM ELEMENTARY Kindergarten Emily Coazozon,...
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Washington Junior High students score top business proposals
Four student groups from Washington Junior High were surprised with Angel Investor Awards for having one of the top six business proposals on display at the Joliet Region Chamber of Commerce Youth...
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Troy Middle School student presented with Angel Investor Award, Check
Eighth-grader Brielle Phillips was surprised during her Troy Middle School lunch period recently when Principal Renee Marski announced that one student in the large cafeteria was about to receive an...
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