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Area Fourth of July celebrations and fireworks displays
By Igor Studenkov | For the Bugle This year marks the 241st year since 13 British North American colonies officially declared their independence – and our readers have plenty of things to celebrate...
View ArticleArea Fourth of July celebrations and fireworks displays
The fourth of July is Tuesday and several communities are holding parades, picnics, festivals and evening fireworks to commemorate Independence Day. Please note that the extended festivals have an...
View ArticleNiles gets new fire chief, police chief
By Igor Studenkov For the Bugle The Village of Niles Board of Trustees officially approved the retirements of Niles Police Chief Dennis McEnerney and Fire Chief Steve Borkowski and appointed former...
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Barnyard Bingo is back Barnyard Bingo, Cow Chip Bingo, Bovine Bingo, whatever you may have heard it called it is a lot of fun. Help support the Gregg House Museum this July Fourth by purchasing a...
View ArticleRomeoville expands reinvestment program
By Laura Katauskas Staff Reporter The village of Romeoville is expanding its reinvestment program begun last year to include a reduction in fees for those who want to tear down and rebuild. According...
View ArticleSam’s Club closing June 30
After 24 years at 7300 Woodward Ave., in Woodridge, Sam’s Club, the membership-only bulk retailer is permanently closing June 30. The approximately 140 employees were told of the closing June 21....
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Fireworks are not only illegal but dangerous as well
By Bugle Staff The village of Romeoville is reminding residents that fireworks are not only dangerous but also illegal. Fireworks are illegal in the State of Illinois. Items such as “silver salutes” or...
View ArticleObituary: Matthew F. “Matt” Tomaszewski
Matthew F. “Matt” Tomaszewski, 70, a resident of Plainfield, since 1981, formerly of Chicago, passed away on Saturday, June 24, 2017. He was born May 31, 1947 in Chicago. Beloved husband of 44 years...
View ArticleLester School in Downers Grove wins $8,000 in Yorktown Center contest
Yorktown Center staff visited Lester School on June 8 to present the school with an $8,000 check for winning first place in the Yorktown Center School Bucks program. The check presentation took...
View ArticleNew physical therapy office to come to Weber Road
By Laura Katauskas Staff Reporter A new medical facility is being proposed for a site in Bolingbrook on Weber Road. According to Bolingbrook village documents, the DuPage Medical Group is aiming to...
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Roadwork coming to Plainfield subdivisions More than $1 million to revamp...
Residents on Skyline Drive in Dunmoor Estates, Prairie Ponds, and Shenandoah subdivisions will see their street resurfaced and curbs revamped this summer, following approval of more than $1 million...
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New life for old farmhouse: Site plan approved for reclaimed wood business in...
Photo by Marney Simon | Enterprise StaffThe limestone farmhouse at Naperville Road and 127th Street dates to the 1920s. The village staff approved a site plan this month for the owner of the farm to...
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Parking lot expansion headed to downtown Plainfield: Historic area will get...
Photo by Marney Simon | Enterprise StaffStreet parking will be added to Des Plaines Street near the old fire station, which is currently being converted to restaurant/retail and residential space. By...
View ArticleWoodridge Rotary supports youth and families in community
Woodridge Rotary is proudly completing its 27th year of providing financial support for youth and families to enroll in recreation programs and fulfill their dreams. Over 60 youth and their families...
View ArticleLewis U radio station playing Christmas music to benefit United Way
If the hot summer sun causes a craving for the coolness of winter, tune in to WLRA-FM (88.1 FM) or download their free iPhone application and listen to holiday music 24 hours a day, from July 3-July...
View ArticleArea residents among brightest students at Benedictine
Benedictine University’s best and brightest graduates were recently honored for their outstanding academic achievements at the Interfaith Baccalaureate Convocation at the Rice Center. Hannah Wangler,...
View ArticleTrain derails in Plainfield; no one injured, businesses evacuated
Bugle Staff A freight train carrying crude oil derailed Friday at 6:54 p.m. near Rte. 59 in Plainfield. There were no reported injuries, according to the Plainfield Police Department and ABC7 News....
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The Timbers of Shorewood invites guests in for Seniors’ Senior Prom
A live entertainer performs before a crowd of guests at The Timbers of Shorewood’s annual Seniors’ Senior Prom held June 23. (Megann Horstead/For The Sentinel) Megann Horstead | For The Sentinel For...
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Radogno resigns from Illinois senate, as leader of state Republican party
Christine Radogno State Sen. Christine Radogno (R-Lemont) resigned her position as Senate Republican Leader and Senator from the 41st District effective the end of day on July 1–the start of the new...
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ALL-AREA BASEBALL: Westmont’s Donovan tabbed as POY
By Mark Gregory Sports Editor @Hear_The_Beard mark@buglenewspapers.com It is often difficult for baseball players from small schools to grab the attention of the top colleges and professional scouts....
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