Veteran educator is new principal for Lakewood Falls in Plainfield
Seventeen-year veteran elementary and middle school teacher and administrator Scott Winters will serve as principal at Lakewood Falls Elementary School in 2018-19. Winters has been the principal at...
View ArticleBolingbrook to host March 26 public meeting on garbage collection
By Laura Katauskas | Staff Reporter Bolingbrook will host a short presentation and discussion on refuse collection in the village of Bolingbrook at 6 p.m. Monday, March 26 at the Bolingbrook Community...
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Plainfield Police force grows by two
Photo by Marney Simon | Enterprise StaffMayor Mike Collins administers the oath to Ricardo Robles, one of two new police officers for Plainfield. By Marney Simon | Enterprise Staff The Plainfield...
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Troy Middle School students perform ‘Shrek the Musical’
By Megan Horstead | For The Bugle Troy Middle School students recently put on a production of “Shrek the Musical,” in the school’s auditorium. The musical was directed by Troy Middle School teacher...
View Article1+2=Common Core Standards: Valley View school officials considers new math...
By Laura Katauskas Staff Reporter In an effort to maintain consistency in teaching math across grade levels, the Valley View School District is considering adopting a new curriculum resource for its...
View ArticleBusy bees produce hiring event for future Romeoville eatery
By Laura Katauskas Staff Reporter As the remodeling of the former site of Applebee’s in Romeoville has been in the works for months, the incoming restaurant owners are ready to hire. Owners of the Bee...
View ArticlePark Ridge Police, social service organizations get proactive on opioid crisis
By Igor Studenkov | For the Bugle As Geri Silic, a social worker with the Park Ridge Police Department, put it to the Bugle, her employer and several other area organizations didn’t form the Opioid...
View ArticleElection results for March 2018 primary
Will County Unofficial results, with 100 percent of precincts reporting, from the Will County Clerk’s Office. Voter turnout: 21.58 percent Governor and Lieutenant Governor, facing off in the fall...
View ArticleCommunity votes to support District 99 Master Facility Plan
In the March 20 primary election, the community approved District 99’s ballot question to address $136.6 million in capital facility improvements at North High and South High. With 98 percent of...
View ArticlePlainfield tree purchases approved; parkway trees to be replaced
By Marney Simon | Enterprise Staff Plans to replace more of the village’s dead and damaged parkway trees were approved this week by members of the village board. On March 19, trustees approved a...
View ArticleDowner Grove Museum hosting travel exhibit through Aug. 11
Take a trip through the history of vacations, tourism and leisure with “Are We There Yet?: Travels to and from Downers Grove,” a new exhibit at the Downers Grove Museum. Explore how Downers Grove...
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July 20-22 Plainfield Fest gets green light
The beer tent and entertainment stage will be shifted in 2018, from its longtime spot along Des Plaines Street to the municipal lot just further up the street. The move will allow a larger capacity...
View ArticlePublic input sought for America in Bloom visit to Joliet
Thanks to a sponsorship provided by Canadian National, the City of Joliet will participate in an America in Bloom program this summer. Judges from the 501c3 non-profit corporation will tour the city...
View ArticleDuPagePads annual bowl to strike out homelessness April 14
DuPagePads Strikes Back is Saturday, April 14, at Fox Bowl in Wheaton from noon – 3 p.m. Thirty teams will compete to strike out homelessness and trophies are awarded on team bowling score and...
View ArticleBusiness owners find own jackpot in Woodridge
by Grace Tucker Bugle Staff The lastest millionaire came about thanks to the Illinois Lottery’s St. Patrick’s Day Millionaire Raffle. The winning ticket was purchased at Leo’s Wine & Spirits, 3018...
View ArticleJoliet Fire Department to start annual hydrant testing
The Joliet Fire Department is entering the first phase of its annual hydrant testing beginning Monday, April 2. The testing program will be conducted Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. The...
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Obituary: Louis G. Ferdon
Louis G. “Louie” Ferdon Louis G. “Louie” Ferdon, 68, a resident of Plainfield, since 1979, formerly of Stevens Point, Wis., passed away peacefully on March 26, 2018 at his home. He was born on October...
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Park Ridge to consider allowing alcohol sales at farmers market
The Park Ridge City Council recently heard a request from Farmers Market organizers to allow the sale of alcoholic beverages at the weekly market. Photo by Igor Studenkov | For the Bugle Organizers...
View ArticlePlainfield Police Blotter: Feb. 19-Mar. 21
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 ArticleExchange Club honors Bolingbrook police officer, firefighter
By Laura Katauskas | Staff Reporter Honoring those who protect and serve, the Bolingbrook Exchange Club recently named local heroes for their commitment to the community. Police Officer Nick Higens,...
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