Will County to host Community Conversation to discuss changes in health...
Will County is hosting several State of Illinois agencies in a community conversation to discuss the changes in federal and state parity laws relating to mental health and substance use disorder...
View ArticleInvestigation into missing Joliet woman leads to discovery of remains
The investigation into the disappearance of 25-year-old Ashley Tucker has led police to what is believed to be human remains. Ashley Tucker Tucker was last seen Oct. 13. “The investigation into the...
View ArticleArea Second Round Playoff Game Previews: Can Gavin lead Dons to victory?
North Boone (8-2) at Lisle (9-1) Friday at 7 North Boone is making its 18th appearance in the playoffs,with a 14-17 record and a Class 1A State-Runner up finish in 1992. The guests from Poplar...
View ArticleTERRIFIC TEN AREA FOOTBALL RANKINGS: Maine South remains at the top
1. MAINE SOUTH 9-1 Huntley destroyed; next at Waubonsie Valley (8-2) 2. NOTRE DAME 8-2 Gavin’s 90-yard dash for six rescued Dons against Iggy 3. JOLIET CATHOLIC 6-4...
View ArticleBolingbrook voters to decide on tax referendum
Ryan Ostry Bugle Reporter @RyanOstry_BR18 rostry@buglenewspapers.com The Bolingbrook Park District is asking voters to weigh in on a very rare referendum where voters on the park district portion of...
View ArticlePlan discussed to turn I-80 into tollway
By Marney Simon | Bugle Staff Looking for ways to ease congestion through the heart of Joliet, city leaders have reached out to the Illinois Tollway Authority for ideas for a solution. In October,...
View ArticleFall leaves homeowners with a problem
By Marney Simon | Enterprise Staff As the month of November kicks off, the area is prepping for snowfall in the near future. That means the time is now for residents to get their yards in order, before...
View ArticleBoard dives into budget talks
By Marney Simon | Enterprise Staff Members of the Plainfield Village Board continued their deep dive into the village’s financials this week, taking a peek at an overview of part of next year’s...
View ArticleRiverfront Foundation lights up 2018
By Marney Simon | Enterprise Staff A plan to light up the riverfront path is underway by the Plainfield Riverfront Foundation. On Oct. 29, members of the foundation approached members of the village...
View ArticleWill County educator teaches signs, warnings of drug use
By Marney Simon | Sentinel Staff The village of Shorewood took a step last week in addressing a crisis that’s reached a tipping point from coast to coast. On Oct. 25, the village welcomed Dr. Kathleen...
View ArticleCity approves housing for women exiting prison
By Marney Simon | Bugle Staff Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet is extending a helping hand to women who have served time, and are now looking to rebuild their lives. In October, the Joliet City...
View ArticleVintage home set to be razed
By Marney Simon | Enterprise Staff Plans to raze an 1860s era home on Plainfield’s Commercial Street will move ahead, after members of the village board declined to step in to slow the application to...
View ArticlePlainfield parks journeys to the North Pole in December
Join the Plainfield Park District for a trip to see Santa at the North Pole this December. The journey to Santa’s neighborhood will begin at Four Season’s Park, 22500 Lockport St. in Plainfield, on...
View ArticleConstruction slated to end this month
By Marney Simon | Sentinel Staff Travelers fed up with construction at Route 52 and River Road are just days away from smooth sailing through the intersection. In late October, Trustee Dan Anderson...
View ArticleTyler Cushing becomes second Raider to medal at state, placing 10th in class 3A
By Jeff Degraw For the Bugle www.buglenewspapers.com The last time a Bolingbrook boy’s cross country runner achieved All-State accolades was 23 years ago. That all changed this past Saturday at the...
View ArticleAREA QUARTERFINAL GAME PREVIEWS: Can JCA go from 5-4 to the verge of the...
By Drake Skleba For the Bugle Class 5A Highland (11-0) at Joliet Catholic (7-4) Saturday 3 Highland is in the playoffs, for the seventh consecutive season and 21st overall with a 17-20 overall record....
View ArticleAREA FOOTBALL STATISTICS LEADERBOARD
PASSING YARDAGE TOP TEN Colin Gillespie Benet 1446 yards 12TD Ben Mazurkiewicz Plainfield East 1406 yards 9TD Jay McGrath Lisle...
View ArticleBoyter steps down as Joliet Central football coach
By Mark Gregory Editorial Director @Hear_The_Beard mark@buglenewspapers.com After seven years as coach of Joliet Central, football coach Brett Boyter announced Friday he is resigning from his position....
View ArticleJCA volleyball falls in semifinals, will play for third-place Saturday
By Mark Gregory Editorial Director @Hear_The_Beard mark@buglenewspapers.com In a game that coach Christine Scheibe said the team did not play its best defense, the Joliet Catholic Academy volleyball...
View ArticleDowners Grove North advances to title match; Benet plays for third place
By Mark Gregory Editorial Director @Hear_The_Beard mark@buglenewspapers.com Coming into the IHSA Class 4A state finals at Illinois State University’s Redbird Arena, the Downers Grove North volleyball...
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