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Czart returns to Lockport as head football coach
By Randy Whalen For the Bugle @BugleNewspapers sweditor@buglenewspapers.com George Czart is on a mission to bring winning football back to Lockport Township. With a track record like his, things should...
View ArticleJoliet Police Blotter
By Brian Stanley For the Bugle Information on recent arrests is provided by the Joliet Police Department. Persons charged with a crime are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court. Julian L....
View ArticleTwo dead in Joliet shootings
By Brian Stanley For the Bugle Police are seeking the public’s help after two people died in separate shootings in the Joliet area. The first occurred early on July 27 in the 100 block of Hobbs Avenue...
View ArticleDistrict 64 notes
School District 64 hearing on 2019-20 budget set for August 19 At its July 15, 2019 meeting, the D64 Board of Education adopted a tentative budget for the new fiscal year, which may be viewed on the...
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St. John notes
National Night Out hosted by Niles Police at St. John Brebeuf Niles Police Department will host its National Night Out (NNO) at St. John Brebeuf, 8307 N. Harlem Avenue, Tuesday, August 6, from 6 to 9...
View ArticleObituary: Jean G. Bochenek
Jean G. Bochenek (nee Drwenski), age 97, a longtime resident of Oswego, IL, formerly of Cicero, IL, passed away peacefully on July 25, 2019 at her Oswego home surrounded by her loving family. She was...
View ArticleMan killed in Plainfield car crash
By Brian Stanley For the Bugle A Bourbonnais man was killed July 28 in a single-car crash in Plainfield. Illinois State Police say the collision happened at 2:35 a.m. as the vehicle was traveling...
View ArticlePlainfield dog owners encouraged to photograph their pets
By Brian Stanley For the Bugle It is truly the dog days of August, as far as the Plainfield Park District is concerned. Owners are encouraged to photograph their four-legged friends enjoying one of...
View ArticleDistrict 202 to sell technology items August 10
The sale will be held at the district Technology Building, 24101 W. Fort Beggs Drive, Plainfield (across from Plainfield High School – Central Campus) from 7 a.m. until 1 p.m. or while supplies last....
View ArticleFollowing her dad’s footsteps, Kristen Shimko begins her coaching career at...
By Mark Gregory Editorial Director @Hear_The_Beard mark@buglenewspapers.com After completing her internship at Argo High School at the end of last school year, Kristen Shimko was looking for a job....
View ArticleAMITA Health Saint Joseph Medical Center Joliet awarded certification for...
AMITA Health Saint Joseph Medical Center Joliet today announced it has again earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for both hip and knee replacement. The Gold Seal of Approval® is a...
View ArticleNiles village briefs
Join Us For Our Annual National Night Out Event Please join our great police officers, fire fighters, and partnering agencies for the 36th annual National Night Out event on Tuesday, August 6th from...
View ArticleLabor Day 2019 impaired driving and occupant protection holiday mobilization
The Morton Grove Police Department announced its plans for an end of summer Labor Day traffic enforcement initiative. This safety initiative will focus on drunk and unbuckled drivers through the use of...
View ArticleForest Preserve to teach residents about bats
By Brian Stanley For the Bugle From Bruce Wayne to Dracula to Louisville Sluggers, we all know bats are cool. And learning more about bats is just one of the opportunities Shorewood residents will...
View ArticlePlainfield native Taylor Gerson travels the world for college credit
Ryan Ostry Bugle Reporter @RyanOstry_BR18 rostry@buglenewspapers.com While Illinois is alluring and a destination for some travelers, that’s not the case for Taylor Gerson. The Plainfield resident...
View ArticleNational Night Out allowed residents to support a safe community
By Brian Stanley For the Bugle National Night Out was a chance for Plainfield residents to show their support for keeping the community safe. It was also a chance to raise the stakes in the friendly...
View ArticleBoat race and party this weekend at park district facilities
By Brian Stanley For the Bugle The Plainfield Park District will start closing out the summer season this weekend with a boat race and party. On Friday, the district will host the Cardboard Boat...
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“Street Outlaws” coming to Route 66 Speedway
Ryan Ostry Bugle Reporter @RyanOstry_BR18 rostry@buglenewspapers.com On August 9-10, the number-one rated cable television show “Street Outlaws” is coming to shoot their reality television show at...
View ArticleJoliet Area Sports Hall of Fame to induct 12th class
The Joliet Area Sports Hall of Fame committee has announced its 2019 class, which will be feted on Saturday, September 14 at the Joliet Area Historical Museum. Joining the previous 67 inductees in this...
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District 63 celebrates ground breaking on 40,000 square foot preschool
East Maine District 63 families, Board members, staff,and administrators will gather on Thursday, August 15, at 10 a.m. to formally break ground on the 40,000 square foot First Steps Preschool early...
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