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  • DGS Senior starts sexual assault database for Illinois colleges & universities

    Ryan Ostry, Staff Reporter|Updated Jan 28, 2020

    Every 92 seconds an American is sexually assaulted. On top of that, one out of every three women are survivors of sexual violence. Those staggering numbers are something Downers Grove South senior student Therese Malinowski wants to put to an end. Because one of Malinowski's friends were sexually assaulted in middle school, she created a sexual assault database in order for Illinois colleges and universities that is named Project Dandelion. "Since my friend was sexually assaul...

  • VVSD Briefs

    Updated Jan 23, 2020

    A Reminder about Winter Weather Cancellation or Delay of a School Day Now that winter is upon us, this is a reminder of how VVSD informs parents and guardians of a weather-related cancellation or delayed start of a school day. If the school day is going to be cancelled or delayed, parents and guardians will receive a phone call by 6 a.m. In consideration of parent work schedules and the need for child care arrangements, VVSD will try to make the decision and inform the community earlier whenever possible. If the decision is...

  • Program will focus on suicide awareness, prevention

    Updated Jan 23, 2020

    District 202 will share steps families can take to be more aware of teen suicide and support and protect their children. The District 202 Plainfield Parent Community Network (PPCN) will present this special free program at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, January 30, 2020 in the auditorium at Plainfield South High School, 7800 W. Caton Farm Road, Plainfield. Doors will open and community resources will be available at 6 p.m. The program is designed and intended for parents with students...

  • As Super Bowl LIV season begins, remember fans don't let fans drive drunk

    Updated Jan 23, 2020

    Super Bowl LIV is right around the corner. This year, the U.S. Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is teaming up with the Joliet Police Department to remind football fans and Super Bowl partygoers that designated drivers are the best defense against the dangers of drunk driving. Super Bowl LIV falls on Sunday, February 2, 2020. If your Super Bowl celebration involves alcohol, plan for a ride home with a sober driver. If you're hosting...

  • Shorewood votes to allow cannabis sales in village

    Brian Stanley, Staff Reporter|Updated Jan 23, 2020

    After months of discussion and public hearing, Shorewood will allow marijuana-based businesses to operate within the village. Mayor Rick Chapman broke the tie among the trustees' vote at the Jan. 14 meeting and a potential dispensary operator could apply for business and zoning permits. Chapman has said no one interested in establishing a cannabis business has approached village staff. "We've (all) had plenty of time to talk to our neighbors and digest the information. For...

  • Math teacher and boyfriend charged in attack

    Ryan Ostry, Staff Reporter|Updated Jan 23, 2020

    Thirty-three-year-old Ashlee Catalani and her boyfriend Ponciano Vargas, 40, were charged with six crimes in connection with the Dec.1 beating of Catalani's ex-boyfriend. The couple was charged with aggravated battery, criminal trespass to a vehicle, two counts of criminal damage to property, criminal trespass to a residence and battery. At approximately 5:14 p.m., officers responded to the 4300 block of Timber Ridge Court to an unwanted intoxicated subject. "Vargas beat up...

  • Recreation Center to host 'Mother Son Gym Jam'

    Ryan Ostry, Staff Reporter|Updated Jan 23, 2020

    At 6:30 p.m. on Feb. 21 at the Downers Grove Recreation Center, the 'Mother Son Gym Jam' will be open for those who want to participate. The two-hour event will have many fun and entertaining activities for mothers and sons to enjoy. "We've been doing this event for many years as a long time partnership with the Downers Grove Junior Women's Club," said Director of Community Engagement and Marketing Dawn Hartman. "It's really is just a great time for moms to connect with their...

  • Jefferson and Woodland teachers honored by board

    Updated Jan 22, 2020

    Joliet Public Schools District 86 Board of School Inspectors and Superintendent Dr. Theresa Rouse recognized Thomas Jefferson Elementary School teacher Diana Yang and Woodland Elementary School teacher Dawn Bates at their January school board meeting for earning National Board Certified Teachers Designations. Diana Yang renewed her National Board Certified Teacher License and Dawn Bates received her National Board Certified Teacher and Master Teacher Designation on the...

  • Plainfield East, South compete in MLK Day tournament at Wheaton Warrenville South

    Drake Skleba, For the Enterprise|Updated Jan 22, 2020

    Back on December 10, Plainfield East defeated its District 202 rivals from Plainfield South 55-53 in a Southwest Prairie Conference East Division battle. On Monday in an 8th Annual Wheaton Warrenville South MLK Tournament consolation semifinal, they met again. When Plainfield South's senior, Timmy Williams (seven points) scored to give the Cougars a 57-46 lead with 3:31 remaining, everything was bright for the Cougars. It was starting to appear, that Plainfield South would be...

  • Chamber honors USF with 2019 Education Award

    Updated Jan 22, 2020

    The Joliet Region Chamber of Commerce and Industry annually hosts a special Annual Dinner and Celebration of Success that honors area businesses, organizations and individuals for their contributions to the Joliet area. This year’s event, held on Thursday, Jan. 16, at 176 West Banquets in Joliet, honored seven businesses and organizations, as well as three individuals. The University of St. Francis (USF) was one of the evening’s honorees and was presented with the Chamber’s 2019 Education Award. “The University of St. Fra...

  • Plainfield News Briefs

    Updated Jan 22, 2020

    State of the Village Mayor Collins presented the State of the Village Address during the Plainfield Area Chamber of Commerce luncheon this week. He highlighted the Boulevard development, new businesses, and capital projects. Click here to view the presentation which includes the Village’s new Economic Development video! Holiday Information The Village Offices will be closed on January 20 (Martin Luther King Jr. Day). This holiday will not change your refuse and recycling day. TRIAD Meeting The Plainfield Senior TRIAD will m...

  • Police arrest parolee with a gun

    Brian Stanley, Staff Reporter|Updated Jan 22, 2020

    Joliet police reportedly found a parolee driving around with a loaded handgun in his car Jan. 13. At 10:15 p.m. officers near Fourth Avenue and Richards Street saw a driver commit a moving violation and attempted to pull it over, according to police reports. The vehicle continued for over a block before finally stopping. Though the driver allegedly told officers a different name and date of birth, records identified him as James L. Faint, 19. Faint was charged with obstructing a police officer, driving without a license and...

  • Park District Hiring Fair set for Jan. 30

    Updated Jan 22, 2020

    The Plainfield Park District will host a hiring fair on JANUARY 30 to fill a number of full- and part-time seasonal parks maintenance positions. The hiring fair will run from 6-8 p.m. at the Plainfield Park District's Recreation/Administration building, 23729 W. Ottawa St. in Plainfield. Job candidates can fill out an application on the Park District website, plfdparks.org, or onsite the day of the event. Interviews will also be conducted the day of the event. More...

  • Fire Protection District urges residents to be mindful of heating fire safety

    Updated Jan 22, 2020

    Heating season is in full swing and with that comes an elevated risk for home heating related fires. Annually U.S. fire departments respond to an average of 52,050 fires involving heating equipment. Space heaters are most often involved in home heating fires followed by solid-fuel heating equipment like fireplaces. The Plainfield Fire Protection District has the following tips to help you stay safe and warm this winter. The primary cause of space heater involved fires are...

  • Collins gives Plainfield's state of the village address

    Brian Stanley, Staff Reporter|Updated Jan 22, 2020

    The Boulevard may be at the very eastern edge of Plainfield, but it was at the center of Mayor Mike Collins’ recent State of the Village presentation. Machines have been moving earth for the 70-acre retail development which will occupy the borders of Plainfield and Joliet along Interstate 55. The Boulevard project will be anchored by Costco, which is on track to open in November, Collins said. A little more than half of the Pace bus riders regularly using the four routes serving Interstate 55 are connecting to Plainfield. T...

  • Spectrum Youth Singers rehearse at Eagle Pointe

    Ryan Ostry, Staff Reporter|Updated Jan 22, 2020

    For those that love to sing, a rehearsal at Eagle Pointe Elementary School was on display for the Spectrum Youth Singers group. This young group of vocalists in Plainfield helps children in grades four through eight to find their voice, grow and have fun while singing choral music in front of audiences and at many different kinds of events. "We are a community children's and youth choir for boys and girls," said Director Oksana Rodak. "We offer quality music education and...

  • Benet defeats Downers Grove North in the quarterfinals of the WWS Martin Luther King, Jr. tournament

    Drake Skleba, For the Bugle|Updated Jan 22, 2020

    In a Wheaton Warrenville South, MLK Tournament quarterfinal gameSaturday evening, the area's No.4-ranked Redwings of Benet Academy (13-4) took on No. 9-ranked Downers Grove North (10-8). In their first-round game, at 9:30 a.m, the Redwings, started slow but would cruise past Plainfield East 59-42. The Trojans had to rally past Glenbard North 49-44 in a game that was played at 11 a.m. to set up the quarterfinal match-up between the two neighboring rivals. The two schools are...

  • DuPage News Briefs

    Updated Jan 22, 2020

    DuPage County Invites Residents to Route 83 Community Workshops Residents are invited to two community workshops to provide input and hear about key recommendations community planners will make regarding the DuPage County Route 83 Corridor Plan. The first meeting will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Jan. 20 at the Wood Dale Park District Cabin Nature Center, 111 S. Wood Dale Road. The second meeting will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Jan. 29 at the Villa Park Library, 305 Ardmore Ave. DuPage County is working to create a...

  • Westmont Fire Department sends care packages overseas

    Updated Jan 22, 2020

    The Westmont Fire Department recently assembled 100 care packages for the 1st Battalion, 178th Infantry serving overseas in Afghanistan just outside of Kandahar. "Several of our Firefighters and Police Officers have family members who are soldiers and serving in this troop, so we wanted to give back and let them know we are thinking of them," said Westmont Fire Chief Steve Riley. "I am very proud of our department for coming together and making this project successful." The We...

  • Murderer identified in 1976 murder of Pamela Maurer

    Updated Jan 22, 2020

    DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin announced today that the 1976 murder of sixteen-year-old Pamela Maurer has been solved. In his announcement, Berlin named then twenty-three-year-old now deceased Bruce Lindahl, who resided at 1023 Solfisburg, Aurora at the time, as the man responsible for Pam’s murder. Pam’s body was discovered at approximately 7:30 a.m., forty-four years ago today in the snow on the side of College Road in Lisle. She had been sexually assaulted and strangled. On the night of January 12, 1976...

  • Burglaries to motor vehicles continue throughout county

    Updated Jan 22, 2020

    The Will County Sheriff's Office is reminding residents to lock your vehicle doors whenever you are away from it. Together, with municipal law enforcement agencies, the Sheriff's Office is on high alert to combat the frequent reports that we are receiving for burglaries to unlocked vehicles. Police believe that there are several crews of offenders working in areas throughout the county with no noticeable pattern. Because of the speed in which these crimes happen, it is very...

  • Lewis women's basketball runs win streak to seven

    Updated Jan 22, 2020

    Lewis University’s women’s basketball team extended its winning streak to seven and remained unbeaten in Great Lakes Valley Conference play with an 86-77 win at Illinois Springfield on Monday evening. The Flyers are now 11-5 overall and 8-0 in the GLVC while the Prairie Stars fall to 6-10, 1-7 GLVC. Lewis came out firing shooting over 71 percent (10-for-14) while holding UIS to just 3-of-15 shooting in the opening quarter. After the Prairie Stars tied the score at nine, the Flyers finished the quarter on a 16-0 run. Lewis ext...

  • Red Stars make five draft selections, acquire Hill from Orlando

    Updated Jan 22, 2020

    The 2020 National Women's Soccer League Draft has concluded, with Chicago acquiring forward Rachel Hill and making five Selections. The Red Stars began the draft by acquiring the second and third overall selection in exchange for the 4th and 5th overall pick in the 2020 NWSL Draft and allocation money. Chicago then acquired the 15th and 16th overall selections in the 2020 NWSL Draft and allocation money from the Portland Thorns in exchange for the 2nd overall selection in the...

  • Raider duo nominated for All-American game

    Mark Gregory, Editorial Director|Updated Jan 22, 2020

    Of the hundreds of nominees for the 2020 McDonald's All-American basketball game, 44 combined boys and girl nominees reside in the state of Illinois. Two of those play for Bolingbrook High School. On the boys side, Darius Burford is one of only 13 guys from the Land of Lincoln to be nominated for the game, while Treasure Thompson is one of 31 Illinois ladies on the list. The 2020 McDonald's All-American Games selections from this nominee list will be revealed on Jan. 23 at 2...

  • Village offers winter weather information

    Updated Jan 22, 2020

    WINTER WEATHER INFORMATION With the prediction of snow, ice and freezing temperatures this weekend, the village has prepared a few friendly winter reminders for residents. SNOW PARKING ORDINANCE In an effort to keep our residents safe and streets cleared during the winter, the Village of Romeoville would like to remind residents of the Snow Parking Ordinance.The guidelines are as follows: Odd-even parking will go into effect upon the accumulation of two inches of snow on the...

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