Lockport restaurant to be featured on Chicago’s Best
What do The Parthenon, the Original Rainbow Cone and the Public Landing have in common? These and so many other dining destinations have carved their mark in the Chicagoland dining scene. The Public...
View ArticleMarshmallow Challenge kicks off VVSD’s Discovery Academy
Valley View School District 365U launched its Discovery Academy for middle and high school students with a team-building activity, an introduction to video game creation and some computer app work. The...
View ArticleVVSD’s Suter moves into top spot in Illinois School Nutrition Association
Tracie Suter, Assistant Director of Nutrition Services for Valley View School District 365U, is now President of the Illinois School Nutrition Association. Suter will lead the more than 600 member...
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Severe weather possible tomorrow (Wednesday) for our entire coverage area
By Scott Taylor There is a moderate risk of severe thunderstorms tomorrow, according to the National Weather Service. Wednesday’s severe potential, courtesy of the National Weather Service, Chicago As...
View Article2016 a fun season to cover
By Mark Gregory @Hear_The_Beard When Downers Grove South wrapped up the softball season with a third-place finish and ended the illustrious career of coach Ron Havelka, it also ended the interesting...
View ArticleDrones pitcher selected in Major League Baseball draft
Brandyn Sittinger, a member of the DuPage Drones has been selected by the Detroit Tigers the Rule 4 Major League Baseball Draft. Sittinger was selected No. 505 overall by the Tigers in the MLB Draft...
View ArticleTwo-time Masters champion Ben Crenshaw headlines Benedictine golf outing
What could beat an afternoon of golf on one of America’s most renowned public golf courses? How about meeting a golf legend and helping to give the gift of a values-based, Benedictine education to the...
View ArticleFIREHOUSE SUBS TEAMS UP WITH JOLIET SLAMMERS TO RAISE MONEY FOR LIFE-SAVING...
WHATFirehouse Subs is teaming up with the Joliet Slammers to raise money for the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation, the chain’s non-profit organization dedicated to providing funding, life-saving...
View ArticleBulls fans should be happy to see Rose traded
By Scott Taylor | @Taylor_Sports All over social media I keep seeing Bulls fans complain about the Bulls trading away Derrick Rose. I’m not sure if the love for Rose stems from the fact that he grew up...
View ArticleWill County Board approves labor agreement for new courthouse, additional...
The Will County Board announced that it has approved a “significant labor agreement” with local union contractors that officials say paves the way for timely, cost-effective construction of a new...
View ArticleBolingbrook, Romeoville Community Calendar
JUNE 25 Busy Beavers Craft Club. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Forest Preserve District of Will County’s Isle a la Cache Museum, 501 E. Romeo Road. Learn to make a craft you can take home. The free program...
View ArticleDowners Grove, Westmont, Woodridge Community Calendar
JUNE 23-26 Rotary GroveFest. Each day, on two separate stages, entertainment features everything from local talent from dance studios and teen bands, to the best in local and regional musical talent...
View ArticleJoliet, Shorewood, Crest Hill, Lockport Community Calendar
JUNE 24-26 Taste of Joliet. ATI Field at Joliet Memorial Stadium. 25 food vendors, carnival, kidz zone and headline entertainment included Trace Adkins and Styx. For more information, visit...
View ArticleNiles, Park Ridge, Morton Grove Community Calendar
JUNE 25 Gone Fishin’ Derby. 8:30 a.m. to noon at Wildwood Nature Center, 529 Forestview Ave., Park Ridge. Come to Wildwood Nature Center for the Kids Fishing Derby at the Maine Park ponds. Registration...
View ArticlePlainfield Community Calendar
JUNE 24 Movies in the Park. 8:30 p.m. at Settlers Park, 15251 S. Van Dyke Road. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, snacks, don’t forget the bug spray, and join for some great movies under the stars. If...
View ArticleDave Says: Baby Steps, motivation and retirement
Dear Dave, I make $38,000 a year working in the trade show industry, and I’m about to start Baby Step 3. It took 14 months to pay off $8,000 in debt for Baby Step 2, so I’m wondering how long it should...
View ArticleDowners Grove, Woodridge, Westmont Police Blotter: Week of June 27
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...
View ArticleDowners Grove businesses recognized at 4th annual Cornerstone Awards
Bugle Staff The Downers Grove Economic Development Corporation honored several area businesses during its fourth annual Cornerstone Awards ceremony. Jim Schultz, CEO of the Illinois Business and...
View ArticleGirl drowns at Downers Grove swim club
A 4-year-old girl drown at a private Downers Grove swim club last week. The Downers Grove Police Department said fire and police personnel responded to the Downers Grove Swim and Racquet Club, 5560...
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Inwood a scorer’s paradise
By Scott Taylor | @Taylor_Sports The Joliet Park District features three courses, one of which (Wedgewood) we reviewed last year. This year we decided to review Inwood Golf Course, located on Rt. 52...
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