Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Cat Missing from Bolingbrook Home
A Bolingbrook resident is looking for help to find her cat, Cricket.
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|
Cats, Dogs Rescued by Boat from Flooded Bolingbrook Animal Control Building
Employees evacuated animals from the building Thursday morning, which was located in the midst of flooded Royce Road in Bolingbrook.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Road Updates, Flood Photos, Emergency Hotline: Bolingbrook Storm Hub
Check out nearly 100 photos of flooding around Bolingbrook, read about road closures and more.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Fugitive Masked Carjacker Convicted in Absentia
Nuclear engineer and Navy vet Michael Buhrman, 32, has been missing since jumping bail in September 2012 after his arrest for the May carjacking in a Kohl’s parking lot at the border of Woodridge and Darien.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Updated: 12-Year-Old Reported Missing in Bolingbrook Has Been Found
A 12-year-old boy was reported missing Wednesday evening near Jane Addams Middle School.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Bolingbrook HS Teacher: Boston Marathon Bombings 'Brought Back Memories of 9/11'
John Sullivan, a Bolingbrook High School teacher, finished the Boston Marathon one hour before two bombs went off near the finish line.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Police: Woodridge Chef Hid Camera in Naperville Restaurant Bathroom
The Woodridge man was arrested in mid-March and failed to appear for an April court date; police say they want to speak to any women who may have used the bathroom.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Severe Thunderstorm, Flood Watch in Effect for Bolingbrook
Severe weather could continue into Thursday, with the risk of strong storms, flash flooding and isolated tornadoes.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Flood Watch in Effect for Bolingbrook through Friday
Four inches of rain could fall on the Bolingbrook area between 1 p.m. Wednesday through Friday.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Valley View Board to Vote on Virtual Charter School Proposal Wednesday
The proposal has already been nixed by the Wheaton 200, Oswego 308, Naperville 203 and Plainfield 202 school districts.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Bolingbrook Teen Sings National Anthem at Chicago Cubs Game
Nikki Hayes, 17, will perform the National Anthem Tuesday as the Chicago Cubs honor Jackie Robinson.
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Downers Grove, IL|News|
'Multiple Experts' Examining Human Remains Found in Woodridge
Multiple experts are examining human remains found by two children walking in a wooded area in Woodridge last month.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
'Multiple Experts' Examining Human Remains Found in Woodridge
Multiple experts are examining human remains found by two children walking in a wooded area in Woodridge last month.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Victims of Bolingbrook House Fire Remain Hospitalized
Two people -- a firefighter and a resident -- were taken to the hospital following a home fire in Bolingbrook Saturday.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
What Time are Taxes Due on April 15?
You can file with the IRS through Monday, but there's still time to request an extension.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Bolingbrook Native, Boston Marathon Medical Tent Doctor Remembers 'True Heroes of the Day'
A 1990 graduate of Bolingbrook High School was working in the Boston Marathon medical tent Monday when it transformed from a post-race triage unit to a trama unit.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Updated: 2 Bolingbrook Runners Registered for Boston Marathon
Two deaths and several injuries have been reported after explosions rocked the area near the race's finish line Monday. It's not clear whether any Bolingbrook runners were among those injured.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Surprise Visit: Marine Stops By R.C. Hill To Say Thank You
Nicholas Alexander stopped by Monday to thank kids for letters they sent while he was at boot camp.
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Romeoville, IL|News|
BHS Needs to Address Bullying and Suicide Epidemic: Student
After losing her best friend to suicide, a Bolingbrook High School student wants to know why more isn't being done to address bullying in her school.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
2 People Injured in 3-Car Bolingbrook Accident
Two people were taken to the hospital following the crash, which shut down the intersection of Route 53 and Lily Cache Lane for about an hour.
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