Bolingbrook, IL|News|
$21,600 in Cash, Diamond Ring Stolen from Safe: Bolingbrook Police Blotter
Cell phones stolen from hotel room, video games stolen from Meijer and more in the Bolingbrook police blotter of April 5.
Melissa Sersland, Patch Staff
Melissa Sersland, Patch Staff
- Plainfield, IL
I grew up in Darien and graduated from Downers Grove South in 2006.
I became a journalist because I love to learn new things and connect with new people.
I graduated from Northwestern University in 2010 with a bachelor's and master's degree in journalism.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Naperville 2013 Ribfest Tickets Now On Sale
This year's Ribfest will take place Wednesday, July 3 through 7 in Naperville's Knoch Park.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Photo of Bolingbrook Animal Control Evacuation Reunites Dog and Owner
A Patch reader found her dog, who had been missing for months, after spotting a photo of him on a boat Thursday.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Earth Day 2013: Amazing Videos of Planet Earth
Take a moment to appreciate the beauty of our planet Earth for Earth Day 2013. Watch some of our favorite amazing videos of the planet, or upload and share your favorite images and video with your neighbors. How are you planning to mark the day?
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Have You Seen This Cat? Gray Persian Cat Lost from Bolingbrook Home
The cat was last seen in the area of Forest Way and Lakeside Drive in Bolingbrook.
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La Grange, IL|News|
Earth Day 2013 Fun Facts
Eye-opening statistics for Earth Day that will make you think twice before heading for the garbage can.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Weeks After Opening, Fountaindale's Studio 300 Closed Due to Flood Damage
The multimedia space filled with high-tech equipment remains closed after last week's flooding. The rest of Fountaindale is open to the public.
Melissa Sersland, Patch Staff
Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Guns Stolen from Unlocked Car: Bolingbrook Police Blotter
Tree trimming turns violent, thefts from cars and more in the Bolingbrook police blotter of April 2-4.
Melissa Sersland, Patch Staff
Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Earth Day 2013 Fun Facts
Eye-opening statistics for Earth Day that will make you think twice before heading for the garbage can.
Melissa Sersland, Patch Staff
Bolingbrook, IL|News|
New Math Class Will Help Students Get into JJC, Trade Schools: Valley View
The class would spend one semester on entrance exams preparation and another on college-level math.
Melissa Sersland, Patch Staff
Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Valley View School Board Nixes Online Charter School
The Valley View school board voted unanimously -- with one abstention -- to dismiss a proposal to create a virtual charter school for Valley View and 17 other school districts.
Melissa Sersland, Patch Staff
Romeoville, IL|News|
Valley View Early Childhood Center to Celebrate “Week of the Young Child” April 22-25
The Early Childhood Center in Valley View School District 365U will celebrate the “Week of the Young Child” with a variety of activities next week.
Melissa Sersland, Patch Staff
Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Bolingbrook Jobs: Comcast, Sprint, Lewis, Allstate and More
Job-searching? Check out these recent posts for jobs in the Bolingbrook area.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Bolingbrook Earth Day Event to be Held at Hidden Oaks Saturday
The event will be held Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Hidden Oaks Nature Center in Bolingbrook.
Melissa Sersland, Patch Staff
Bolingbrook, IL|News|
DuPage Township Sets Up Emergency Flood Hotline for Bolingbrook
Call the hotline for flood inquiries, temporary house, clean-up/restoration and more.
Melissa Sersland, Patch Staff
Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Flooded DuPage River Begins to Recede, Flood Warning in Effect Through Monday
A river flood warning for the east branch of the DuPage River in Bolingbrook remains in effect through Monday morning, according to the National Weather Service.
Melissa Sersland, Patch Staff
Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Five More Bolingbrook High School Athletes Sign Letters of Intent
Three volleyball players and two baseball players signed letters of intent Wednesday to continue their athletic careers in college.
Melissa Sersland, Patch Staff
Bolingbrook, IL|News|
How Much Does the Federal Govt. Cost You? Hultgren Calls for 2 'Common-Sense' Tax Brackets
The "Your Federal Taxpayer Receipt" widget, attached here, tells literally how much of your tax dollar went where. U.S. Rep. Randy Hultgren is using it to illustrate his call for simplifying tax codes.
Melissa Sersland, Patch Staff
Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Valley View Plans to Resume School Friday
A Valley View School District 365U official said the district plans to resume classes on Friday after canceling classes Thursday.
Melissa Sersland, Patch Staff
Bolingbrook, IL|News|
'Irate' Employee Smashes Window, Throws Supplies Around Office: Bolingbrook Police
A male employee destroyed the property of a Bolingbrook business after arriving for orientation, according to police.
Melissa Sersland, Patch Staff