Niles awarded grant for Farm on Franks
The village of Niles and Niles Park District announced that ComEd and Openlands has awarded them with an $8,000 ComEd Green Region Program Grant June 27. The grant is part of the ComEd Green Region...
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Obituary: Alec P. Carr
Alec P. Carr, age 91, of Joliet, passed away peacefully June 23, 2016. He was born May 19, 1925, in Joliet. He is survived by his wife Irma Jean Carr; daughters Betsy (John) Sullivan, Sally Carr and...
View ArticleNiles area lawmakers say more work needed after state approves stopgap budget
A series of proposals passed by the Illinois General Assembly last week provided the governor with spending authority for outstanding budget items not already covered by consent decree. State Sen....
View ArticleLocal Niles agencies partner to provide senior transportation services
Two Maine Township agencies joined forces to provide senior transportation services to Park Ridge and Maine Township residents beginning June 27. The Center of Concern and FISH of Park Ridge will...
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Obituary: Ruby I. Followell
Ruby I. Followell (nee Scurlock), age 72, a resident of Plainfield since 2005, formerly of Metropolis and Romeoville, died June 28, 2016, at Joliet Area Community Hospice Home in Joliet. She was born...
View ArticleHidden Oak Leaves is a big hit at Plainfield Park District
The hunt for hidden oak leaves is one of the new free programs celebrating Plainfield Park District’s 50 year anniversary this summer. Peppered throughout the parks, this oak leaves lurk in the shadows...
View ArticleChicago medical equipment company looks to relocate to Niles
By Igor Studenkov | Bugle Staff After some deliberation, the village of Niles Board of Trustees voted to support a tax break for what will soon be a new home to medical equipment manufacturer Summit...
View ArticleBulls’ unsure direction is slippery slope
By Scott Taylor | @Taylor_Sports Chicago professional sports teams should know better than any other town what it takes to win a championship. With the Blackhawks winning three titles in six years,...
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Passion, hard work has DeJoria where she wants to be
By Mark Gregory @Hear_The_Beard Alexis DeJoria (Gary Nastase Photography) When race fans watched female drivers like Courtney and Brittany Force scream down the pavement at Joliet’s Route 66 Raceway at...
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NHRA drivers shatter records over weekend in Joliet
It was perfect weather for horsepower all weekend as several records fell over the weekend at the K&N Filters Roue 66 NHRA Nationals Joliet’s Route 66 Raceway. Saturday offered one of the fastest...
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Illinois Women’s Open back at Mistwood
By Scott Taylor | @Taylor_Sports The 2016 Phil Kosin Illinois Women’s Open returns to Mistwood Golf Club Monday, July 18. While the course will be the same as last year, competitors will be welcomed by...
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Green is money: Jaida Green repeats as Multisport Female Athlete of the Year
By Scott Taylor | @Taylor_Sports Many wondered what Downers Grove North star athlete Jaida Green would do for an encore her senior year. The Penn State-bound basketball player and 2015 Voyager Media...
View ArticleLewis men’s soccer signs 8
Lewis University head men’s soccer coach Evan Fiffles announced on Monday (July 11) that Timm Adler (Frankenthal Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany/Karolinen-Gymnasium Frankenthal), Loic Geuns (Maasmechelen,...
View ArticlePark Ridge residents, City Council Pay Tribute to 7-Year-Old Girl
By Igor Studenkov | Bugle Staff When the Park Ridge City Council met July 5, city hall and much of the town were awash with purple. Purple ribbons were tied around the columns at city hall, trees...
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Wade camp coming to Downers Grove South
The Dwayne Wade and Charles Tillman Sports Academy is coming to Downers Grove South July 29 and 30 with a special guest appearance by Cappie Pondexter of the Chicago Sky. The academy features...
View ArticleDrones, Culvers team to raise money for Special Olympics
The DuPage Drones and Culver’s of Downers Grove are announcing “Dine and Donate,” from 11:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on July 15. Members of the Drones team and front office will be...
View ArticlePlainfield Community Calendar
JULY 15 -17 Plainfield Fest. Held in downtown Plainfield, centered at the intersection of Lockport and Des Plaines streets. Plainfield’s largest annual event, full of fun for all ages with rides, food,...
View ArticleNiles, Morton Grove, Park Ridge Community Calendar
JULY 14 -16 Taste of Park Ridge. At the corner of Prospect and Summit avenues. Music, bands, free family fun zone and food vendors. For more information, visit www.tasteofparkridge.com. July 15-17...
View ArticleJoliet, Shorewood, Crest Hill, Lockport Community Calendar
JULY 16 Concerts on the Hill. 6:30 p.m. at Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park, 201 W. Jefferson St., Joliet. Featuring: Bicentennial Pops Band, Cloggin’ Craze & Kidz Clog. JULY 18 Cruisin’ Into...
View ArticleDowners Grove, Westmont, Woodridge Community Calendar
JULY 15 Summer Nights Classic Car Show. 6-9 p.m. in downtown Downers Grove. All classic cars are welcome on Main Street from Maple to Franklin; Featured Cars park on Curtiss Street. Featured Vehicle...
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