Romeoville, IL|News|
Romeoville Job Central: Naper Settlement, Benedictine, Army, Famous Dave's
Job-searching? Check out these recent posts for jobs in the Romeoville area.
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|
Bolingbrook Family Starts Fund to Pay for Student's Funeral
Donate to help the family of Kenyatta Parker, a 15-year-old Bolingbrook High School student who died Wednesday.
Melissa Sersland, Patch Staff
Shakopee, MN|News|
Did You Know St. Patrick Wasn't Irish? St. Paddy's Day Facts
On the average day, 5.5 million pints of Guinness are consumed around the world.
Melissa Sersland, Patch Staff
Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Bolingbrook Job Central: Naper Settlement, Benedictine, Army, Famous Dave's
Job-searching? Check out these recent posts for jobs in the Bolingbrook area.
Melissa Sersland, Patch Staff
Bolingbrook, IL|News|
President Barack Obama Visits Argonne, Says Sequester Cuts Could Hinder U.S. Economy, Advancement
President Barack Obama underscored the importance of investing in scientific research during a speech on American energy at Argonne National Laboratory on Friday.
Melissa Sersland, Patch Staff
Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Valley View Students Raise More than $11,000 for St. Baldrick's
Romeoville High School's "We Baldin'" team shaved their heads and celebrated a grand total of more than $11,000 to St. Baldrick's, a charity dedicated to raising money for childhood cancer research.
Melissa Sersland, Patch Staff
Romeoville, IL|News|
Romeoville Students Raise More than $11,000 for St. Baldrick's
Romeoville High School's "We Baldin'" team shaved their heads and celebrated a grand total of more than $11,000 to St. Baldrick's, a charity dedicated to raising money for childhood cancer research.
Melissa Sersland, Patch Staff
Bolingbrook, IL|News|
St. Patrick's Day Fun Facts: Did You Know St. Patrick Wasn't Irish?
On the average day, 5.5 million pints of Guinness are consumed around the world.
Melissa Sersland, Patch Staff
Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Erin go Bragh! Take Our St. Paddy's Day Quiz
There's much more to know about St. Patrick's Day beyond green beer, the wearing o' the green and "Kiss Me -- I'm Irish."
Melissa Sersland, Patch Staff
Arlington Heights, IL|News|
ISAT Scoring Changes: Fewer Arlington Heights Students Likely to Meet, Exceed Standards
Arbitrary "cut" scores are changing to align ISAT scores with ACT and PARCC assessments. That means students' and schools' performance grades are likely to drop in the categories of English and math.
Melissa Sersland, Patch Staff
Huntley, IL|News|
ISAT Scoring Changes: Fewer Huntley Students Likely to Meet, Exceed Standards
Arbitrary "cut" scores are changing to align ISAT scores with ACT and PARCC assessments. That means students' and schools' performance grades are likely to drop in the categories of English and math.
Melissa Sersland, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary, IL|News|
ISAT Scoring Changes: Fewer Crystal Lake, Cary Students Likely to Meet, Exceed Standards
Arbitrary "cut" scores are changing to align ISAT scores with ACT and PARCC assessments. That means students' and schools' performance grades are likely to drop in the categories of English and math.
Melissa Sersland, Patch Staff
Richfield, MN|News|
Fun Facts: Did You Know St. Patrick Wasn't Irish?
On the average day, 5.5 million pints of Guinness are consumed around the world.
Melissa Sersland, Patch Staff
Bolingbrook, IL|News|
St. Patrick's Day Fun Facts: Did You Know St. Patrick Wasn't Irish?
On the average day, 5.5 million pints of Guinness are consumed around the world.
Melissa Sersland, Patch Staff
Downers Grove, IL|News|
St. Patrick's Day Fun Facts: Did You Know St. Patrick Wasn't Irish?
On the average day, 5.5 million pints of Guinness are consumed around the world.
Melissa Sersland, Patch Staff
Bolingbrook, IL|News|
St. Patrick's Day in Bolingbrook 2013: Food & Drink Specials, Parades, Taxi Info, Fun Facts
Family-friendly and adult-friendly activities in Bolingbrook for St. Patrick's Day weekend 2013, from parades to bar specials and a St. Patrick's Day storytelling.
Melissa Sersland, Patch Staff
Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Easter Egg Hunts in Bolingbrook: Park District, DuPage Township, City of Hope
Check out two weekends of Easter egg hunts, from the Bolingbrook Park District, DuPage Township and City of Hope Covenant Church.
Melissa Sersland, Patch Staff
Bolingbrook, IL|News|
$30,000 Recruiting Tool Will Help Hire, Retain Great Staff: Valley View Officials
The Valley View School District 365U school board will vote whether to use a $30,000 recruiting program that screens teacher applicants through an online questionnaire and phone interview.
Melissa Sersland, Patch Staff
Bolingbrook, IL|News|
St. Patrick's Day Fun Facts: Did You Know St. Patrick Wasn't Irish?
On the average day, 5.5 million pints of Guinness are consumed around the world.
Melissa Sersland, Patch Staff
Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Bolingbrook Area 2013 Summer Camp Guide
Enrollment is starting soon for many summer camps. Here's a selection of summer camps in and around Bolingbrook and Will County.
Melissa Sersland, Patch Staff
