Chicago Defender becomes a national voice for African Americans
By The Chicago Defender On May 5, 1905, Robert Sengstacke Abbott founded the Chicago Defender newspaper in a small kitchen in his landlord’s apartment, with an initial investment of 25 cents and a...
View ArticleC2E2 Tickets On Sale, Initial Guest Lineup And New Programming For 2018 Show
Dave Bautista, Pom Klementieff, Mark Sheppard and Justin Roiland Headline Midwest’s Largest Pop Culture Event Slated for April 6-8 NORWALK, CT – November 10, 2017 – ReedPOP, the world’s largest...
View ArticleRomeoville Police Blotter: Feb. 22-Mar. 12
Note to readers: Information in Police Blotter is obtained from the Romeoville Police Department and the Will County Sheriff’s Office. Individuals listed in Police Blotter charged with a crime have not...
View ArticleToters vs. bags: Bolingbrook garbage debate continues at public presentation
By Laura Katauskas | Staff Reporter Though a decision over how to place your garbage for collection in Bolingbrook has not yet been made, one thing was certain, trash is serious business. The Village...
View ArticleDowners Grove forum focuses on community response to mass shootings
Community High School District 99 Superintendent Hank Thiele addresses the crowd. (Megann Horstead/For The Bugle) By Megann Horstead | For The Bugle Every parent wants to their child to feel safe when...
View ArticleJoliet to host prison open house in August
City, museum working on entertainment, offerings By Megann Horstead | For The Bugle For anyone who’s itching for a chance to visit the grounds of the old Joliet Prison, there’s an open house planned...
View ArticleMayors: Water contract switch best option for Morton Grove, Niles residents
from the Mayor of Morton Grove, Dan DiMaria and Mayor of Niles, Andrew Przybylo Providing safe, clean and affordable drinking water is a fundamental responsibility of local government. For nearly four...
View ArticlePlainfield new Prairie Activity & Recreation Center slated for end-of-year...
Photo by Marney Simon | Enterprise StaffThe walls are up at the new recreation facility on Renwick Road. The Plainfield Park District is six months into the new project, set to bring a rec center...
View ArticleShorewood residents air concerns over proposed warehouse development
By Megann Horstead | For The Sentinel Residents packed the boardroom March 27 at the Shorewood Village Board of Trustees meeting, as officials were slated to review proposed plans for a warehouse...
View ArticleNew tenant for old Romeoville concrete plant
Illini Precast ready to improve, beautify property across from Lewis University By Laura Katauskas | Staff Reporter As part of the village of Romeoville’s plan to beautify the Route 53 corridor, work...
View ArticleReturning to Niles Park District with the gold
Three gold medalists from the 2018 U.S. Paralympic Sled Hockey Team recently returned to Niles Park District’s IceLand. They had trained with the regulars and had become part of the Iceland family. Jen...
View ArticleNiles moves forward with Cycling Classic
Following a recent setback for a location to hold thentelligentsia Cup Holiday Inn Express Niles Cycling Classic, previously held on the streets around Oak Park, the Village began working with other...
View ArticlePlainfield District 202 board to honor 24 educators and staff for excellence
The District 202 honored 24 exceptional educators at its 26th annual Awards of Excellence Ceremony on April 4. The Awards of Excellence honor teachers and non-administrative staff who have...
View ArticlePlainfield Police Blotter: Feb. 28-Apr. 1
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 ArticleRomeoville Police Blotter: Mar. 5-20
Note to readers: Information in Police Blotter is obtained from the Romeoville Police Department and the Will County Sheriff’s Office. Individuals listed in Police Blotter charged with a crime have not...
View ArticlePlainfield Police Department gets thumbs up for software, vehicle improvement
Board OKs new vendor, repairs to vehicle, transfer to PEMA fleet By Marney Simon | Enterprise Staff The Plainfield Police Department will upgrade its digital fingerprint system. On April 2, the village...
View ArticleValley View continues to upgrade tech in Bolingbrook, Romeoville schools
By Laura Katauskas | Staff Reporter Continuing to ensure students have access to technology, the Valley View School District 365u is looking to further its reach to include Chromebooks for its second...
View ArticlePlainfield rural roads get emergency repairs
Walker and Cherry roads get much-needed attention By Marney Simon | Enterprise Staff A rough winter left its mark on Plainfield’s few remaining rural roads. On April 2, members of the village board...
View ArticleGroundbreaking in Downers Grove celebrates Lester School addition
District 58 adding three classrooms, resource space and ADA restrooms Superintendent Kari Cremascoli provides opening remarks at a recent groundbreaking ceremony at Lester School. (Megann Horstead/For...
View ArticleApril 25 “Road To Reality” at Plainfield North shows consequences of teen...
District 202’s sixth annual “Road to Reality” program will highlight the consequences of teen drunken driving paired with distracted driving. This unique, powerful event will be held from 6-9 p.m....
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