Will 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...
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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 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...
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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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Hedgcock repeats as player of the year
By Mark Gregory | @Hear_The_Beard Downers Grove South senior Caroline Hedgcock is not only the best softball player in the area, earning the Voyager Media Player of the Year honors, in June she was...
View ArticleValley View to expand Early Childhood and move administrative staff
By Laura Katauskas | Bugle Staff Plans are underway to relocate the majority of the Valley View School District 365U administrative staff, making way to expand its Early Childhood Center which...
View ArticleRomeoville encourages residents to leave fireworks to the pros
By Laura Katauskas | Bugle Staff The Romeoville Police Department is warning residents that the dangers of fireworks are real and officers are taking action to help keep the community safe. In light...
View ArticleMiss USA shares inspirational story during visit to Senior Star
By Laura Katauskas | Bugle Staff Your voice, no matter if it is a little shaky to start, has power, and that power shouldn’t go left unleashed. A far cry from the teenage girl who couldn’t speak in...
View ArticleVVSD announces registration dates for 2016-17 school year
Registration for the 2016-17 school year in Valley View School District 365U will take place between from Aug. 1-5 with dates varying by school. Back-to-school booklets will be mailed home after July...
View ArticleKayak programs encourage residents to explore Will County forest preserves
The Forest Preserve District of Will County is offering residents the opportunity to get outside and into a kayak with two program being offered later this summer. Paddle the Preserves – a program...
View ArticleHeroes for the Homeless Motorcycle Run supports Catholic Charities of Joliet
Megann Horstead | For the Bugle Catholic Charities of Joliet shifted gears over the weekend, driving community members by the dozens to the inaugural Heroes for the Homeless Motorcycle Run. The...
View ArticleWill County Board approves two new electronics recycling sites
The Will County Board approved two intergovernmental agreements to add electronic recycling drop off sites in New Lenox Township and the Village of Peotone. The move comes in response to the county...
View ArticleBolingbrook, Romeoville Community Calendar
JULY 3 Independence Day Celebration. 6 to 9:30 p.m. at Deer Crossing Park, 1050 W. Romeo Road. Fireworks at 9:30 p.m. Featured bands: Fletcher Rockwell from 6 to 7 p.m. and Wedding Banned from 7:30 to...
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Garner headlines all area baseball team
By Scott Taylor @Taylor_Sports Plainfield North’s Josh Garner is the Voyager Media Player of the Year. (Mark Gregory) After two successful seasons at the varsity level, Plainfield North’s Josh Garner...
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Pontiac Elk’s Club worth the trip
By Scott Taylor @Taylor_Sport I was given a scoop on a course down south, so I had to check it out. The Pontiac Elks Lodge and Golf Course is the farthest south we have traveled for a review and we...
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Route 66 NHRA Nationals to display Richard Petty 43 Jr. Historic Barracuda in...
On Saturday, July 9 at 12:30 p.m. Route 66 Raceway will celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Funny Car by unveiling an impressive display of historic vehicles. Various vintage Funny Cars from across the...
View ArticleSpecial Voices: Pride on Parade
By Daniel Smrokowski | Bugle Columnist On July 23, members of the community will come together to celebrate the 13th annual Disability Pride Parade in Chicago. This year’s theme is “Continuing the...
View ArticleDave Says: No more guilt trips
No more guilt trips Dear Dave, My parents left their six-figure jobs to enter the ministry when I was in high school. That was 10 years ago, and my mom still regularly asks me to share my money with...
View ArticlePelican Harbor hosts Hawaiian Luau July 9
Pelican Harbor Aquatic Park will open its doors July 9 in support of the Lily Cache Special Recreation Association. Barefoot Hawaiian will once again perform at the annual fundraiser, which is...
View ArticleRomeoville Patriotic Pride abound
Megann Horstead | For the Bugle The scene on Romeo Road burst with pride and joy amongst a sea of people donning red, white and blue. Dozens celebrated Independence Day on July 3, at the Village of...
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