Sheldon Watts, a former Trustee of the Village of Bolingbrook, is running for a seat on the Will County Board to bring government closer to the people and create lasting change in the community.
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Bolingbrook Black History Month Awareness Club marks 28 years celebrating Heritage, Building Community and Honoring the Past
The Bolingbrook Black History Month Awareness Club is celebrating its 28th year with a free and open to the public event on February 8th, featuring performances, activities, and recognitions of local leaders and students.
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UChicago Medicine AdventHealth breaks new ground in Bolingbrook
UChicago Medicine AdventHealth in Bolingbrook recently broke ground on a new Cardiac Catheterization Lab, which will expand access to life-saving cardiac services for the community and is set to open in 2027.
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“No Kings” protest prompts residents to speak out in Joliet, Bolingbrook
On Saturday, Oct 18, thousands of people in Joliet, Bolingbrook, and Naperville protested the No Kings rally in opposition to President Donald Trump’s perceived authoritarian agenda.
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Valley View Teachers Union Authorizes Strike
The Valley View Council of Local 604 American Federation of Teachers has voted to authorize a strike, with the earliest possible date being September 12, and the district is committed to reaching an amicable resolution to avoid disruption to the community and student education.
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VVSD High Schools named to US News Best High Schools list
Bolingbrook HS and Romeoville HS, both in the Valley View School District 365U, have been ranked in the top 18% of Illinois public high schools by U.S. News & World Report, with Bolingbrook HS ranking 92nd and Romeoville HS ranking 127th in the state.
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LIV Golf fans brave record heat to see national heroes in Bolingbrook
Over 20,000 fans attended the three-day LIV Pro Golf event at Bolingbrook Golf Club, where Dean Burmester won the $4 million prize, despite the extreme heat and humidity.
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Will County Health expands services in Bolingbrook
The Will County Community Health Center has opened a newly remodeled health center in Bolingbrook, providing primary care, behavioral health, and family planning services for ages 5 and up, while the Will County Health Department continues to offer services at its Northern Branch Office in Bolingbrook.
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Will County Board Member Acquitted of Traffic Charge in Bicycle Crash Case
Will County Judge James Harvey dismissed the traffic citation issued to Jacqueline Traynere following an accident involving a minor on a bicycle, and Traynere expressed her heartfelt thoughts to the minor and their family.
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Bolingbrook makes list of Best Places to Live in the Country
Bolingbrook, Illinois ranked 210th on U.S. News and World Report’s list of 2025-2026 top 250 Best Places to Live in the country, with Arlington Heights ranking the closest at No. 56.
