Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Alcohol May Have Been a Factor in Two Motorcycle Crashes Sunday: Police
Romeoville police are investigating a crash that sent two people to the hospital Sunday.
Melissa Sersland, Patch Staff
Melissa Sersland, Patch Staff
- Plainfield, IL
I grew up in Darien and graduated from Downers Grove South in 2006.
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I graduated from Northwestern University in 2010 with a bachelor's and master's degree in journalism.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
22nd Annual Bolingbrook Grey Core Carnival to Take Place Memorial Day Weekend
The carnival will begin Thursday at Bolingbrook Village Hall and continue through Monday night.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Bolingbrook Falls to Plainfield East in Baseball Regional Opener
It was the first post-season win for Plainfield East in the baseball program's history.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
UPDATED: Two Injured in Motorcycle Accident at Route 53 and Boughton Road
Readers reported another motorcycle accident at Route 53 and Boughton Road around 3 p.m. Monday.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Two Bolingbrook HS Individuals, Relay Qualify for Boys State Track Finals
Bolingbrook High School athletes qualified in the triple jump, 400-meter race and 4x800 relay team.
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Romeoville, IL|News|
RHS Senior Takes Eighth at State Track Meet
Two Valley View School District 365U athletes turned in top-10 performances at the IHSA girls state track championships this weekend.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
26 Valley View Middle-Schoolers Place at State Track Meet
Brooks Middle School, Martinez Middle School and Jane Addams Middle School registered top team finishes for the girls and boys state track championships this weekend.
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Romeoville, IL|News|
New Valley View Teachers Contract Includes Salary Increase, Higher Insurance Premiums
After operating almost a year on an expired contract, the Valley View teachers union finally passed a new contract last week.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
New Valley View Teachers Contract Includes Salary Increase, Higher Insurance Premiums
After operating almost a year on an expired contract, the Valley View teachers union finally passed a new contract last week.
Melissa Sersland, Patch Staff
Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Cousin Identifies Injured Bolingbrook Motorcyclist
Jose Duarte, 20, was injured in a motorcycle accident last week at Route 53 and Boughton Road.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
BHS Sophomore Takes Ninth at State Track Meet
Two Valley View School District 365U athletes turned in top-10 performances at the IHSA girls state track championships this weekend.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Valley View Teachers Union Approves Contract in Close Vote
Members of the Valley View School District 365U teachers union voted to ratify a new contract Thursday, nine months after their contract had expired.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Alcohol Stolen from Food 4 Less, Car Windows Smashed: Bolingbrook Police Blotter
Thefts from cars, obstructing justice and more in the Bolingbrook police blotter of May 7 and 8.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Teen Charged After Throwing Rock at Car: Bolingbrook Police
Cash stolen from coin-operated machine, victim punched and more in the Bolingbrook police blotter of May 5 and 6.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Two Women Arrested After Fight, Thefts from Meijer: Bolingbrook Police Blotter
Hit and run, aggravated battery, disorderly conduct and more in the Bolingbrook police blotter of May 4.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Slot Machine Stolen from Home, Catalytic Converters Cut: Bolingbrook Police Blotter
Stolen air conditioning units, DUI's and catalytic converters cut from cars in the Bolingbrook police blotter of April 26, 30, May 1-2.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Five More Sex Abuse Cases Filed Against Diocese, 2 in Bolingbrook
Incidents of abuse occurred at St. Dominic Catholic Church and St. Francis of Assisi in Bolingbrook.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Soldier Surprises Bolingbrook Student with Flag Flown in Kuwait
Sgt. Brian Barrett recently surprised a 9-year-old Bolingbrook student and her class at Jamie McGee Elementary School.
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Romeoville, IL|News|
Two Men Try to Lure a Valley View Student into Their Van During Recess
Valley View officials sent a letter to parents Tuesday afternoon about the incident, which took place around noon Tuesday.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Two Men Try to Lure Bolingbrook Student into Van
Valley View officials sent a letter to parents Tuesday afternoon about the incident, which took place around noon Tuesday.
Melissa Sersland, Patch Staff
