Honor Dr. King’s legacy by continuing the voting rights fight
David Orr, Cook County Clerk We are facing a critical time for voting rights in our country. On January 9, I spoke to the Southland Ministerial Health Network at their Martin Luther King Day Spirit of...
View ArticlePizza Wars benefitting Dist. 99 foundation
The District 99 Education Foundation is holding its 4th Annual Pizza Wars fundraiser at Downers Grove South, 1436 Norfolk, Downers Grove, on January 19. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., voting ends at 7:15...
View ArticleEntrepreneur, motivational speaker Bill Rancic to share business lessons at BenU
Bill Rancic, entrepreneur, author and motivational speaker, will be at Benedictine University on Wednesday, February 8, at 7 p.m. in the Goodwin Hall Auditorium as part of the “BenU Presents: An...
View ArticleDowners Grove, Westmont and Woodridge Police Blotter, Dec. 23-Jan. 11
Information in Police Blotter is obtained from the Downers Grove, Westmont and Woodridge police departments. Individuals in the Police Blotter who have been charged with a crime have not been proven...
View ArticleNiles, Morton Grove, Park Ridge Police Blotter, Dec. 19-Dec.22
Information in Police Blotter is obtained from the Niles, Morton Grove and Park Ridge police departments. Individuals in the Police Blotter who have been charged with a crime have not been proven...
View ArticleJoliet, Shorewood and Lockport Police Blotter, Jan. 3-Jan. 9
Information in Police Blotter is obtained from Joliet, Shorewood and Lockport police departments and the Will County Sheriff’s Office. Individuals listed in Police Reports who have been charged with a...
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Niles chamber, trustees object to proposed referendum on tax districts
By Igor Studenko | For the Bugle A group of Niles businesses and government officials filed a legal objection to the referendum that asks voters if they want to take the authority to establish new tax...
View ArticleInaugural festival performances set for Maine South music department
For more than 260 Maine South High School music students, the inauguration events present an opportunity to travel together, see the nation’s capital, perform and have their work evaluated by...
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Crest Hill sailor continues in 75 years of Seabee tradition
Crest Hill native and Joliet Central High School graduate, Yeoman Jasmine Hawkins, builds and fights around the world as a member of a naval construction battalion center located in Port Hueneme,...
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Joliet writer/director brings story of faith, comedy to Bicentennial Park...
Megann Horstead | For The Bugle Joliet resident Kimberly Garrett is a big advocate for the “smart laugh.” So, when an opportunity arose after her contract with Second City ended allowing her not only...
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Niles’ economic growth, redevelopment featured in State of the Village address
By Igor Sutdenkov | For the Bugle Village of Niles mayor Andrew Przybylo gave his annual State of the Village address during the Niles Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s Jan. 19 luncheon. The address...
View ArticleOrchestra celebrates soulmates in music at Founders’ Memorial Concert
In time for Valentine’s Day, Park Ridge Civic Orchestra’s February 8 concert celebrates co-founders Edgar and Nancy Muenzer with performances of the couple’s own favorite pieces, including “Balcony...
View ArticlePrograms are offered by MaineStay Youth & Family Services
The following programs are offered by MaineStay Youth & Family Services, a division of Maine Township, 1700 Ballard Road, Park Ridge, 847-297-2510. Big Brothers Big Sisters Mentoring Program, Cost:...
View ArticleOakton recognizes 25 nursing graduates
Oakton Community College recognized its 25 associate degree nursing graduates during the recent fall semester pinning ceremony at the college’s Footlik Theater, 1600 E. Golf Road, Des Plaines....
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St. Joseph School Hosts Kindergarten STEM Day
St. Joseph School recently piloted a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math) day in their kindergarten classrooms through fun and engaging hands-on activities and experiments. The goal of...
View ArticleNew LED streetlight program to create savings for Joliet
Megann Horstead | For The Bugle Joliet is looking to save money by tackling an LED streetlight project that will lower the cost of lighting city streets. In a unanimous vote, the Joliet City Council...
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Niles Electoral Board to decide fate of two referenda
By Igor Studenkov | For the Bugle The Niles Municipal Officers Electoral Board will reconvene on Jan. 26, at 2 p.m. to decide whether to keep two referenda launched by local activist Joe Makula on the...
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Joliet residence site of crime scene investigation for remains in 1977 murder
1113 Barber Lane, Joliet. The Will County Sheriff’s Department is providing assistance to the Rolling Meadows police department at 1113 Barber Lane near Ingalls Avenue in Joliet in the search for human...
View Article“AARP Tax Preparation” program at the White Oak Library District
The White Oak Library District is once again serving as an AARP Tax Preparation site for seniors and/or low-income citizens. Beginning this month, the district will host free tax preparation services...
View ArticleFountaindale Library accepting applications to fill board seat
Fountaindale Public Library District is seeking residents interested in filling the next 24 months of a vacancy on the Board of Trustees created by the resignation of Dennis Raga. “We would like to...
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