Will County Center for Economic Development celebrates 35 years
This year, the Will County Center for Economic Development will celebrate its 35th anniversary, and staff plan to use the milestone to promote the various services offered by the organization. “Most...
View ArticleForest Preserve of Will County to host native plant sale May 21
Help boost the planet’s biodiversity by buying native plants, shrubs and trees for your yard or garden at the fourth annual “Bringing Nature Home Native Plant Sale.” The plant sale will take place from...
View ArticleWill County begins swimming facility inspections
Will County’s 133 public swimming facilities and 12 bathing beaches traditionally open for business during Memorial Day weekend, and the Will County Health Department said it will begin inspections to...
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LTHS graduate wins first place broadcast news competition award
Submitted photo. Zach Bernard won a first place Best News Series Associated Press Award for his five-piece story titled, “The Five Year Fix: Improving Wellness and Decreasing Poverty in Fort Wayne.”...
View ArticlePediatric oncology foundation honors Joliet girl during annual Treasuring Our...
Bugle Staff Five years ago, 4-year-old Joliet resident Mya Tinajero began long-term treatment for neuroblastoma. Her treatment included chemotherapy and numerous painful procedures, but Mya and her...
View ArticleAdvocate, Walgreens launch 56 in-store health clinics throughout Chicagoland
By Jonathan Samples | Bugle Staff When faced with a sudden illness such as the flu or a severe cold, oftentimes the only option for immediate care is the emergency room of a nearby hospital. That...
View ArticleJoliet, Shorewood, Crest Hill, Lockport Community Calendar
See what’s happening this weekend and plan your upcoming week. Email sweditor@buglenewspapers.com to submit your event. MAY 21 Trail Safety Days. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Rock Run Preserve, Black Road...
View ArticleDave Says: Substantial savings means you’re self-insured
Dear Dave, My husband and I are retired, we both receive nice pensions, and we owe $46,000 on our home. This is our only debt. I’m 65, he is 82, and we have more than $800,000 in variable annuities,...
View ArticleVoyager Media wins big at Illinois Press Association convention
By Voyager Media Staff The Bugle, Enterprise and Sentinel newspapers took home numerous awards during the annual Illinois Press Association convention and awards ceremony, held June 8-10 in...
View ArticleJoliet, Shorewood Police Blotter: Week of June 20
The following items were compiled from the official reports of the Joliet and Shorewood police departments. Appearing in the police blotter does not constitute a finding of guilt, only a court of law...
View ArticleNew downtown Joliet farmers market gets underway for the season
Megann Horstead | For the Bugle The Joliet City Center Partnership kicked off the summer season June 8 with the opening day of its new farmers market to a crowd in downtown Joliet. Highlights of this...
View ArticleNew Orleans North brings ‘Big Easy’ to Joliet
By Bugle Staff Street performers, live New Orleans-style music and great food with a cajun kick brought the Big Easy to Joliet earlier this month. The Joliet Region Chamber of Commerce held the fifth...
View ArticleCatholic schools in Joliet Diocese offer tuition transfer grant
Select Catholic elementary schools in Will, DuPage and Kendall counties of the Diocese of Joliet are offering a $1,500 tuition transfer grant to students who transfer from any public, non-Catholic...
View ArticleLegislators continue to discuss state budget crisis at Fountaindale Library
By Laura Katauskas | Bugle Staff When local legislators came back to the Fountaindale Public Library for their second annual town hall meeting in Bolingbrook, they didn’t believe they would still be...
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Finishing touch: After 2 years, Mistwood remodel complete
By Mark Gregory @Hear_The_Beard Anyone that lives in the Will County area and has driven down Renwick Road in Romeoville has without a doubt witnessed the evolution of Mistwood Golf Club. Those who...
View ArticleWill County looks to curb ER abuse
Unnecessary visits to the emergency room cost area consumers billions of dollars last year, according to a Will County news release. In response to this overspending, Will County’s Mobilizing Action...
View ArticleWill County to use federal grant for heroin prevention efforts in area schools
Bugle Staff In an effort to reverse the increasing number of heroin overdose deaths in the area, the Will County Board voted unanimously to allocate $30,000 from a federal Justice Assistance Grant to...
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Severe weather possible tomorrow (Wednesday) for our entire coverage area
By Scott Taylor There is a moderate risk of severe thunderstorms tomorrow, according to the National Weather Service. Wednesday’s severe potential, courtesy of the National Weather Service, Chicago As...
View ArticleFIREHOUSE SUBS TEAMS UP WITH JOLIET SLAMMERS TO RAISE MONEY FOR LIFE-SAVING...
WHATFirehouse Subs is teaming up with the Joliet Slammers to raise money for the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation, the chain’s non-profit organization dedicated to providing funding, life-saving...
View ArticleWill County Board approves labor agreement for new courthouse, additional...
The Will County Board announced that it has approved a “significant labor agreement” with local union contractors that officials say paves the way for timely, cost-effective construction of a new...
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