Parents get schooled on District 202 pilot kindergarten program
By Andrea Earnest | Enterprise Staff news@enterprisepublications.com @PlainfieldNews Parents of District 202 students attended one of two recent forums to learn more about the district’s pilot full-day...
View ArticleDHHS to invest more than $3.2 million in early education in Joliet
The Department of Health and Human Services will award more than $3.2 million in grant funding to Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Joliet, according to a press release from the office of...
View ArticleJoliet American Legion Band holds annual Christmas concert
By Andrea Earnest | Bugle Staff sweditor@buglenewspapers.com @BugleNewspapers The Joliet American Legion Band is holding its 33rd annual “Sounds of Christmas” concert Dec. 13 at 2 p.m. at the Rialto...
View ArticleDuPage Township officials win top honors
DuPage Township accepted six awards at this year’s Township Officials of Illinois Conference. The award winners were announced last month at an awards ceremony during the Townships of Illinois...
View ArticleLetter to the Editor: Books and Libraries
Libraries are a very important function of a village. They outwardly display their worth and a sense of belonging to all residents. The library is for all the people. There are many categories in a...
View ArticleBook written by Brooks teacher ‘prompts meaningful conversations’
Sally Green isn’t quite certain what genre her first published book falls into. “It’s not typical or entertaining in a classic sense. It will certainly make you think,” the Brooks Middle School...
View ArticleRecycled rides to help lucky Bolingbrook resident
By Bugle Staff sweditor@buglenewspapers.com @BolingbrookInfo For the fourth year, CARSTAR All Line Auto Body will be donating a recycled vehicle to a Bolingbrook family in need through its Recycled...
View ArticleRomeoville creates incentive program to invest in property
By Laura Katauskas | Bugle Staff sweditor@buglenewspapers.com @RomeovilleBugle The village of Romeoville is offering a program to entice both residents and small businesses to invest in their own...
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Romeoville Winter Wonderland warms hearts
More than 1,500 residents from Romeoville donated canned goods Dec. 4 to Hope for the Holidays as admission to join in Winter Wonderland fun. The village of Romeoville Parks and Recreation hosted the...
View ArticleBolingbrook, Romeoville Community Calendar
See what’s happening this weekend and plan your upcoming week. Email sweditor@buglenewspapers.com to submit your event. DECEMBER 11 Tibbott Barnes & Noble Holiday Book Fair. 6 to 8:30 p.m. at...
View ArticleDowners Grove, Westmont, Woodridge, Lisle Community Calendar
See what’s happening this weekend and plan your upcoming week. Email nweditor@buglenewspapers.com to submit your event. DECEMBER 12 Handmade Holidays. 9 a.m. at the Lyman Woods Nature Center, 901 31st...
View ArticleJoliet, Shorewood, Crest Hill, Lockport Community Calendar
See what’s happening this weekend and plan your upcoming week. Email sweditor@buglenewspapers.com to submit your event. DECEMBER 11 Dinner with Santa. 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Bird Haven Greenhouse, 225 N....
View ArticleNiles, Park Ridge, Morton Grove Community Calendar
See what’s happening this weekend and plan your upcoming week. Email nweditor@buglenewspapers.com to submit your event. DECEMBER 11 Gingerbread House Decorating. 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Maine Park Leisure...
View ArticlePlainfield Community Calendar
See what’s happening this weekend and plan your upcoming week. Email sweditor@buglenewspapers.com to submit your event. DECEMBER 12 Native American Games Workshop. 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the Forest Preserve...
View ArticleDowners Grove man charged with attempted murder after Wal-Mart shooting
A Downers Grove man was charged with attempted first-degree murder, following a shooting Dec. 3 at a Darien Wal-Mart. Bradley Morris, 19, of the 1000 block of Palmer Street, was charged with one count...
View ArticleNew craft brewery to open in Downers Grove
By Bugle Staff nweditor@buglenewspapers.com @DownersGrvBugle Chicagoland loves craft beers and three longtime brewers are bringing their signature flavor to Downers Grove. The Downers Grove Economic...
View ArticleDistrict 58 shares notification procedures for school closures
December marks the beginning of another Chicagoland winter, and Downers Grove Grade School District 58 is reminding parents of its winter weather and school closing procedures. When hazardous winter...
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Minooka uses experience to rally past SPC foe Plainfield E.
Minooka rebounded from a tough loss to Plainfield North to rally and beat Plainfield East last Tuesday at East. The Indians used their two experienced leaders to guide the team to victory as Sydney...
View ArticleDowners Grove, Westmont, Woodridge Police Blotter: Week of Dec. 14
The following items were compiled from the official reports of the Downers Grove, Westmont and Woodridge police departments. Appearing in the police blotter does not constitute a finding of guilt, only...
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JCA looks for solid season despite two straight losses
By Mark Gregory @Hear_The_Beard Joe Gura’s attitude on losing is no different than the day he began coaching at JCA, but after a 51-38 loss to Benet in the opener of the East Suburban Catholic...
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