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Wheaton Academy's Brandon Ruggles is setting up a basketball skills camp so that four classmates can attend a leadership camp in the summer. (Photo submitted by Holly Ruggles)

Wheaton Academy student organizes basketball skills camp to aid four classmates

By Jeff Vorva | Thursday at 2:08 p.m.

There is no “wait ‘til next year” attitude for Wheaton Academy junior Brandon Ruggles and he is setting up a basketball skills clinic to help … Read more ›

Activity Director Larry Lindholm (from left), and Administrator Karen Sorbero present Blaine Bowen of Joliet the Schuth Gratia Deo Volunteer of the Year award during Sunny Hill Nursing Home of Will County’s volunteer tea. (Photo courtesy of Sunny Hill Nursing Home of Will County)
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Sunny Hill Nursing Home names outstanding volunteers

By Tammy Reiher, Will County Executive's office | May 10 at 11:42 a.m.

JOLIET — Blaine Bowen was named Sunny Hill Nursing Home’s 2011 Schuth Gratia Deo Volunteer of the Year during the facility’s annual volunteer tea, that … Read more ›

Bolingbrook based Chi Sigma Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
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Chi Sigma Omega Wins Big at the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated 78th Central Region Conference Award Program

By Afua | May 8 at 9:18 p.m.

Bolingbrook, IL– The members Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated Chi Sigma Omega Chapter once again proved they are “Significant in Every Way.” The “little chapter … Read more ›

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Fire Destroys EVERYTHING…Please Help!

By Diane Brinks, Chief Executive Director | May 3 at 11:42 a.m.

Recently, a friend in our community (A. Keyes), had a house fire. EVERYTHING was destroyed–both of his wheelchairs and all clothes, furnishings, meds, etc. He … Read more ›

Marquette Bank employees kick off the 5th Annual Neighborhood Food Drive by volunteering at the Greater Chicago Food Depository. The Bank will accept non-perishable food donations until June 23, 2012 at all Marquette Bank locations.
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Marquette Bank Kicks Off 5th Annual Neighborhood Food Drive to Help Fight Hunger

By Marquette Bank | April 30 at 2:46 p.m.

(April 30, 2012) –– Marquette Bank, a locally-owned neighborhood bank, is launching its 5th Annual Neighborhood Food Drive on May 1, 2012. Bank employees, customers, … Read more ›

From the community

Forget Spring Cleaning; Scrub Down Your Budget Instead

By Social Security Administration | April 26 at 4:08 p.m.

Spring is officially here. That means it’s time for spring cleaning! People everywhere are shedding the effects of fall and winter. But what about dusting … Read more ›

Joliet Area Community Hospice
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No Place Like Home–Joliet Area Community Hospice

By Jodi Wulff | April 23 at 1:04 p.m.

The scarecrow, the lion, the tin man and more! Put on your ruby red slippers for a wicked good time at the newly named 2012 … Read more ›

Kiwanis Club of Bolingbrook & Romeoville’s annual One Day of Service brought dozens of volunteers out on Saturday, April 21, 2012 to clean up Winston Woods Park in Bolingbrook.
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Kiwanis Club Participates in One Day of Service

By Donna Scherner | April 23 at 11:37 a.m.

Kiwanis Club of Bolingbrook & Romeoville’s annual One Day of Service brought dozens of volunteers out on Saturday, April 21, 2012 to clean up Winston … Read more ›

As part of the Marquette Neighborhood Commitment, Bank employees prepared, wrapped and donated 214 Easter Baskets for the Port Ministries.
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Employees of Marquette Bank Donate Over 200 Easter Baskets to the Port Ministries

By Marquette Bank | April 20 at 3:32 p.m.

Employees of Marquette Bank, a locally-owned neighborhood bank, filled over 200 Easter baskets with candy and toys for the Port Ministries’ Bread Truck to deliver … Read more ›

Nanci Garoon Leigner, left, with her friend, Michele Snyder. Leigner was named TribLocal Hero. (Submitted photo)

Foundation aims to prevent teen deaths from sudden cardiac arrest

By Sheryl DeVore | April 18 at 11:19 a.m.

Jenny Snyder, who would have celebrated her 21st birthday this month, died four years ago on a Glenview soccer field from sudden cardiac arrest. The … Read more ›

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