Maine Township Recovery Connection director honored as Community Hero
When Marty Cook was asked to attend the first Maine Community Youth Assistance Foundation (MCYAF) Community Heroes Gala four years ago, he never dreamed that one day he would walk across the stage as...
View ArticleRomeoville wins state chamber economic award
Romeoville once again finds itself the winner of an Edie award, which is presented by the Illinois Chamber of Commerce in collaboration with the Illinois Economic Development Association (IEDA)....
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All-area Catholic high school fair Sept. 17 in Plainfield
Representatives from several area Catholic high schools will be at St. Mary Parish to share information on their schools at the Annual Catholic High School Information Fair, Sunday, September 17 from...
View ArticleDowners Grove North, South high schools welcome 16 new teachers for fall
District 99 proudly welcomes 16 new teachers to North High and South High for the 2017-18 school year. The new teachers were introduced to district staff on Monday, August 7 to kick off their week of...
View ArticleSale of surplus property causes tension: Plainfield mayor, trustee disagree...
By Marney Simon | Enterprise Staff The Plainfield Police Department will find a new home for an old vehicle that has outlived its usefulness. On Aug. 7, the village board signed off on an ordinance...
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District 58 offers free preschool and developmental screenings
Downers Grove Grade School District 58 will offer several free preschool and developmental screenings designed to identify young children who might have developmental delays and who would benefit...
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Fourth Annual Oktoberfest benefits District 58 Education Foundation
The Education Foundation of Downers Grove District 58 will host its fourth annual German-style Oktoberfest family festival on Saturday, Sept. 16 from noon to 11 p.m. and Sunday, Sept. 17 from noon to 8...
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Senior Suburban Orchestra seeks musicians
September 5 is the date for the first rehearsal of the 18th season for the Senior Suburban Orchestra, based in Downers Grove. The orchestra (SSO) was founded by musicians who wanted an organization...
View ArticleWoodridge District 68 briefs
New app District 68 added one last thing to your school supplies list. Don’t worry, it’s free. The official Woodridge 68 district app is up and ready for download. It is customizable and fully...
View ArticleWoodridge village briefs
Water Billing Department announcing new, direct phone line Residents in Woodridge can now call (630) 719-4909 to speak directly to one of the Village’s water billing clerks. This line is intended for...
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Troy Township hosted self-defense class for women, girls
By Megann Horstead | For The Sentinel Everyone wants to feel safe in their communities. The reality is crime has no boundaries, and it can hurt anyone, anytime and any place. Enter Troy Township’s...
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Park Ridge Library reaffirms place of business policy
Park Ridge Public Library Board of Trustees’ Aug 15 meeting. By Igor Studenkov For the Bugle The Park Ridge Public Library Board of Trustees voted unanimously to approve a slight tweak to the policy...
View ArticleNiles-Maine Library board looks to make peace with Friends of the Library
By Igor Studenkov For the Bugle Eight months after the Niles Public Library Board of Trustees decided to keep the proceeds from the ongoing book sale without consulting the Friends of the Niles...
View ArticleNIU student from Woodridge helps develop more cost effective prosthetic hand
A robotic hand developed by a team of Northern Illinois University engineering students has the potential to change the lives of amputees – at about 2 percent of the cost of similar prosthetics...
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PREVIEW: Maine East looks to rebound
Conference: Central Suburban League North Last Year’s Record: 1-8 overall (0-5 CSL North) Coach: Scott Smith Impact players lost: Leo Acevedo, Marc Ezop Impact returners: Julio Cabrales (RB), Chris...
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PREVIEW: Wildcats look to RISE
Conference: Southwest Prairie Conference Coach: Jon Pereiro (2nd year) Record last season: 0-9 overall (0-9 SPC) On offense: The Offensive side will bring back three returning starters, all on the...
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PREVIEW: Jaworski, Hillmen primed to right the ship
Conference: East Suburban Catholic Conference Coach: Jake Jaworski (1st year) “Joliet Catholic is a special place and I am humbled to be in this position,” said Jaworski, who has been coaching in the...
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PREVIEW: Westmont has new coach, new look
Conference: Interstate Eight Small Coach: Dan Woulfe (1st year) “I love the fact that I am starting the program over from scratch, building a different Westmont culture, and getting to coach some...
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Plainfield Police Blotter: June 30-July 30
Information in Police Blotter is obtained from the Plainfield Police Department and Will County Sheriff’s Office. Individuals listed in Police Blotter charged with a crime have not been proven guilty...
View ArticlePREVIEW: Niles West sets focus on execution, improvement
Conference: Central Suburban League South Coach: Jesse Pierce (1st year) “I am very excited to be a part of the Niles West program and community,” said Pierce, who was an assistant with Wheaton St....
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