After winning the national title last season, the Oakton Community College...
The Oakton Community College baseball team is ready to “defend the nest” in 2019 after securing its first national championship by dramatically dethroning powerhouse Tyler Junior College in the 2018...
View ArticleJoliet students recognized
Thank you to the Menta Group for hosting the March Joliet Public Schools District 86 Board of School Inspectors meeting at Thompson Instructional Center. Congratulations to the Thompson students who...
View ArticlePartnership with Senior Star at Weber Place raises up difference makers in...
Senior Star at Weber Place announces its collaboration with two local higher learning institutions, Rasmussen College and Lewis University, to provide future medical professionals an opportunity to...
View ArticleJoliet Library hosts Family Stargazing Night
Ryan Ostry Bugle Reporter @RyanOstry_BR18 rostry@buglenewspapers.com Joliet Library served as the local Planetarium for just one evening, as it hosted a Family Stargazing Night for viewers. Activities...
View ArticleMorton Grove’s Kaewwilai pilots Gettysburg College drone to conduct flood...
As a first-generation college student, junior Alyssa Kaewwilai of Morton Grove always dreamed of using cutting-edge technology to research the natural world. Today, through Gettysburg College’s...
View ArticlePrzybylo announces he will not seek A third term as Mayor
Andrew Przybylo, mayor of Niles since 2013, has announced, unequivocally, that he will not run for mayor again in 2021. The announcement was made in a release sent out on March 18. “I cannot make this...
View ArticleObituary: Denis James Mahoney
Denis James Mahoney, age 65, precious and devoted son of Rosemary and the late Denis Mahoney; cherished brother of Mark and Nancy (Louis) Caputo; adored uncle of Shane, Kelly (Jason) Blons, and Frank...
View ArticleObituary: Marian Lang nee Kahles
Marian Lang nee Kahles, passed away at home on February 28, 2019. Beloved wife of the late George Lang Sr., mother of the late George Lang Jr.(Mary Beth), Richard (Leslie), Jerry(Judy), grandmother of...
View ArticleAux Sable Middle School leads micro-credentialing professional development pilot
Professional education today is all about data and results. Yet, “you don’t get results by focusing on results,” said Aux Sable Middle School Principal Dr. Christian Rivara. “You get results by...
View ArticlePlainfield Fest gets an extra night
By Brian Stanley bstanley@buglenewspapers.com The village will host an extra night of Plainfield Fest this year. Organizers have added Thursday night performances and carnival activities to the...
View ArticlePlainfield school briefs
Plainfield School District 202 has hired a longtime employee as the new Director of Transportation. Sandy Bressers, who has been with the district since 2005, will replace Ellen Theobald when Theobald...
View ArticleUtilities will be upgraded in Village Green neighborhood
By Brian Stanley bstanley@buglenewspapers.com For the second year in a row, the village will be digging up streets and sidewalks in the Village Green neighborhood. Since its one of the oldest parts of...
View ArticleShorewood police crack down on drunk drivers over St. Patrick’s Day weekend
By Brian Stanley bstanley@buglenewspapers.com Police were depending on more than luck to keep Shorewood roads safe from drunk drivers during St. Patrick’s Day weekend. Officers were assigned to a...
View ArticleNILES NIGHT OF THE ROSES: Joseph Bialko wins Bob Wordel Living Legend Award
Bob Wordel Living Legend Award: Joseph Bialko, nominated by Katie Schneider (Community Engagement Coordinator, Village of Niles) Joe Bialko is a long-time resident of Niles and is well known for his...
View ArticleThe man who allegedly tried scamming and forcing his way into three different...
By Brian Stanley Sentinel Staff SHOREWOOD – The man who allegedly tried scamming and forcing his way into three different homes has been arrested. Shorewood police said Angelo Ristick, 31, was...
View ArticleGreen, Riley lead Steelmen past Eisenhower
By Drake Skleba For the Bugle Jalen Green and Noah Riley each had a pair of hits and drove home a pair of runs as Joliet Central (2-1) hammered Eisenhower 15-1 in five innings. Jim Zdanwic and Jared...
View ArticleSmall Business of the Year: Howard Street Inn
Small Business of the Year: Howard Street Inn, nominated by Robert Galasse (patron of Howard Street Inn).The Howard Street Inn is described by patron and award nominator, Robert Galasse as...
View ArticleISRA wins permanent injunction against deerfield semi-automatic firearm and...
Lake County Judge Luis Berrones ruled today that the Village of Deerfield does not have the authority to ban semi-automatic firearms and magazines in their community, according to Illinois State Rifle...
View ArticleKen Scheel Chamber Member of the Year
Ken Scheel Chamber Member of the Year: Chuck Hartogh, C&M Auto, nominated by Jeff Curry (President Niles Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors)Chuck Hartogh, President of C&M Auto Gleview, has...
View ArticleSteven Vineseano, has been named Corporate Citizen of the year
An 18 year veteran of the Village of Niles – Municipality, Steven Vineseano, has been named Corporate Citizen of the year. Nominated by Mayer Pryzbylo’s office for his accomplishments for the Village...
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