A Bolingbrook man shot his ex-wife to death in self-defense in the parking lot of an Oak Brook hotel on New Year’s Day 2010, his … Read more ›
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Automotive
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Valley Honda Ranked Largest Midwest Honda Dealer
After years of hard work and dedication to servicing Honda buyers from all over the Chicagoland area, Valley Honda has ... Read more ›
Crime and police
Three men charged with stealing dozens of sewer grates
Three men are scheduled to appear in court March 9 on theft charges associated with the alleged theft of dozens of sewer grates from locations … Read more ›
Government, News
City could generate revenue by cutting electricity during peak hours
Joliet plans to reduce its electricity consumption at certain water treatment plants during peak summer hours and resell the power to generate revenue as part … Read more ›
News, People
Woman, 67, missing since Sunday, police say
Bolingbrook Police are seeking the public’s help in locating a missing 67-year-old African-American woman missing since Feb. 19. Sylvia Taylor, who is 4-foot-10 and weighs … Read more ›
Children and family
From the community
Bolingbrook Scouts Deliver Thin Mints to Andy's Frozen Custard for Seasonal Treat
It’s a sweet secret, each year Andy’s Frozen Custard Shops throughout the Midwest purchase hundreds of cases of Thin Mint Cookies at full price to … Read more ›
Schools
From the community
BHS to hold College and Career Fair for upper classmen
With an eye on helping students prepare for life after high school, Bolingbrook High School will hold its first ever College, Trade and Career Fair … Read more ›
Schools
From the community
Brooks Family Fun Night is Thursday
Brooks Middle School families will have an opportunity to have some fun and learn exciting new academic strategies at the same time during the school’s … Read more ›
Business, News
Chicago area home sales up, prices down in January
More homes were sold in the Chicago area last month than in any January since 2007, but prices continued to slide and additional declines are … Read more ›
News, Politics and government
Quinn’s bad news budget: ‘Our rendezvous with reality has arrived’
SPRINGFIELD—Democratic Gov. Pat Quinn today delivered a bad news budget speech, calling for prison closures, layoffs and cutbacks to health care for the poor. “This … Read more ›
Crime and police
Physically-impaired man violated parole on 6th revoked-license conviction
A physically-impaired 48-year-old Joliet-area man who served more than 10 years behind bars on five convictions for driving on a revoked license was scheduled to … Read more ›
