Weekly Wrap-Up: Feb. 12-19

Need to catch up on your reading? No problem. Here's a look at some of this week's headlines from Romeoville Patch.

Monday

We caught up with new Romeoville Humane Society President Tisha McGary, the subject of this week's People Profile.

Valley View bus drivers inked a deal with the district to keep bus service in house. The district had been considering proposals from private bus companies as a way of cutting costs.

Romeoville police reopened a cold case, taking another look at the 1982 stabbing death of Ronnie Taylor.

Tuesday

A scheduled public planning and zoning hearing on requests from the Hanson Material Service quarry was cancelled.

Pets and people alike munched on snacks and enjoyed the ribbon-cutting ceremony for Barkster Pet Salon & Spa.

Wednesday

The local Knights of Columbus organization is planning its third St. Patrick's Day Dinner Dance fundraiser.

Thursday

The village will host a March 3 informational meeting on the electric aggregation referendum question, which will appear on the March 20 primary ballot.

Trustees OK'd a contract with a company to develop cleanup plans for the Spartans' Square shopping center. The center is likely to be demolished, although village officials say razing the building isn't the only option.

A non-denominational group for area widows will launch Feb. 28.

Friday

Ron Dalrymple of Culver's was the subject of this week's Business Q&A.

State Sen. A.J. Wilhelmi, D-43, announced he will step down on Feb. 25, giving Will County Democrats 30 days to select his successor.

Details of the East Side redevelopment plan will be unveiled at a Feb. 29 open house.