White Oak Library’s Summer Reading Challenge gets big boost in Crest Hill
In just the first two weeks of the White Oak Library District’s Summer Reading Challenge, over 1,500 children signed up to read for prizes, earn a book to keep, and snag an invite to the Finale Party....
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Shorewood OKs next phase for Lake Michigan water
On June 12, trustees approved a payment for the lake water transmission main final design engineering for $2.79 million, to Christopher Burke Engineering. The proposal will bring the village through...
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Thumbs up, down on new subdivision: Plainfield says yes to plat but no to...
Village trustees were unimpressed with the proposed plans for townhome units at the proposed Lansdowne subdivision. Board members asked staff to work with the developer to tweak these elevations, to...
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Taste of Joliet brings thousands to town
Enterprise Staff Report It was a legendary weekend at ATI Field at Joliet Memorial Stadium, as thousands passed through the entry ways for the 2018 Taste of Joliet. The annual festival again brought...
View ArticlePlainfield police begin July 4th crackdown on drunk drivers, seat belt violators
Plainfield Police announced its plans for July Fourth traffic enforcement with a focus on drunk and unbuckled drivers. The crackdown will run from June 25 through July 8 to encompass the Independence...
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Ale Trail Passport highlights haven of craft beer in area
Iron&Glass owners Eric Schultz and Colt Snodgrass sell over of nearly 200 varieties of beer, cider and mead in Romeoville. The Heritage Corridor Region has 19 stops in DuPage, Will and collar Cook...
View ArticlePlainfield Police Blotter: May 19-June 12
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 ArticleNiles-Maine District Library feeding body, mind during summer
Lunch program is free, open to all 18-and-under By Jake Yothment | For The Bugle From now until August 16, the Niles-Maine District Library will not only nourish the minds of children, but also their...
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Permits for P3 development go before Plainfield commission
Village must approve own special use permits The village owned acreage has been divided into four outlots. The PACE park-n-ride facility will be situated in the northern most outlot, with a P3...
View ArticleDuPage Foundation Funds DuPagePads Family Outreach
DuPagePads was one of 36 not-for-profit organizations to receive a grant at the DuPage Foundation’s recent Spring Grant Awards Breakfast at Glen Oak Country Club in Glen Ellyn. The DuPage Foundation...
View ArticleCelebrate National Parks and Rec Month with the Plainfield Park District in July
Throughout July, pick up a copy of the 2018 Parks and Recreation Month Activity packet and the Building Summer Fun Guidebook which includes fun learning activities for kids. Once completed, turn in...
View ArticleFoundation, CAPE award scholarships to 23 Plainfield seniors
Twenty-three District 202 graduating seniors got college scholarships in May 2018 from the Plainfield Foundation for Excellence and the CAPE organization. The Foundation for Excellence is a private...
View ArticleOBITUARY: Michael H. Jajkowski, Sr.
Michael H. Jajkowski, Sr., age 94, beloved husband of the late Nancy J. nee Sclafina; loving father of Michael, Jr. (Betsy), Kathy (the late James) Pawlak, Robert, and James (the late Bob Walsh);...
View ArticleBurgess Square Healthcare and Rehabilitation Earns 2018 Silver National...
Burgess Square Healthcare and Rehabilitation Centre has been recognized as a 2018 Silver – Achievement in Quality Award recipient by the American Health Care Association and National Center for...
View ArticleShorewood Police: June 2-22
Note to readers: Information in Police Blotter is obtained from the Shorewood Police Department. Individuals listed in Police Blotter charged with a crime have not been proven guilty in court. All...
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Joliet Council approves downtown redevelopment plan
Concept creates ‘urban square’ on Chicago Street By Marney Simon | Enterprise Staff The Joliet City Council has given the thumbs up to a concept plan that would redefine the city’s downtown and turn...
View ArticleNiles-Maine Library board makes cuts for 2019 budget
By Jen Shea | For The Bugle The Niles-Maine District Library Board of Trustees passed a smaller budget for 2019 at their June 20 board meeting. They approved $7.3 million total by a vote of five to...
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Shorewood to take a look at industrial noise
Photo by Marney Simon | Enterprise StaffHomes that back up to Earl Road have little to no buffers to mitigate sound. Mayor Rick Chapman said he had spoken to the police and the village attorney,...
View ArticleHeart Haven OutReach hosts Christmas in July golf fundraiser in Bolingbrook
Registration is now under way for the 15th Annual Heart Haven OutReach (H2O) “Christmas in July” Golf Outing and Dinner Event on Thursday, July 12, at the Bolingbrook Golf Club, 2001 Rodeo Drive. This...
View ArticlePlainfield Task force looks for ways to attract businesses, young professionals
By Marney Simon | Enterprise Staff Plainfield is looking at ways to bring businesses to town, and keep them around long term. On June 25, village staff and members of the Advisory Task Force on...
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