Weekly Wrap-Up: June 4-9

Monday, June 4

Patch reported that a little after 5 p.m. Tuesday (around 5:04 p.m. Central time, to be a bit more exact), anyone with their eyes turned skyward would have an opportunity to witness one of the rarest predictable celestial events: a .

, a 2-year-old Brittany spaniel mix who escaped en route to his forever home in March, was reportedly spotted at I-55 and Weber Road at about 10 a.m. today Monday, June 4.

In the , Patch reported local arrests for aggravated DUI, aggravated battery, domestic battery and retail theft.

Patch shared photos and a list of from the Romeoville High School Class of 2012 commencement ceremonies on Sunday, courtesy of Valley View School District.

Patch contributor Sharon Peck introduced readers to , recognized by the Valley View School District Board of Education as Romeoville High School’s Academic Top Senior.

Tuesday, June 5

Readers were invited to to enjoy free pizza, soda and T-shirts and a chance to meet local editors Dawn Aulet, Joe Hosey and Karen Sorenson.

Shakila Stewart launched , a theater and dance enrichment program, to inspire young people to set goals, overcome obstacles and develop the emotional skills they need to make good decisions.

The 29th-annual “,” a free, all-age family program sponsored by the Forest Preserve District of Will County, was scheduled to take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, June 9 and 10, at Isle a la Cache Museum, 501 East 135th Street (Romeo Road) in Romeoville.

Students at Irene King Elementary School joined in on a traditional “” ceremony, giving its fifth-graders a rousing sendoff to middle school.

officials said for the third year in a row they  set a record for grant requests. Teachers, administrators, and residents submitted 65 applications for programs requiring more than $85,000 through the annual grant application program, said Foundation President Mike Lawler.

Patch movie critic Dave Wilson said “” is a home run – unless you’re a Cubs fan.

Wednesday, June 6

A lawyer said 's wife pleaded, “You can’t let him get away with it.” Peterson’s lawyers sparred for hours in hopes of keeping out damning evidence, including testimony from his wife’s divorce attorney.

Brysen Bradberry of Joliet was charged with residential and vehicle burglary. Police said he lot and stole items from homes throughout the southwest suburbs, including Romeoville.

The Village of Romeoville dedicated the in honor of the former long-time office manager for the Romeoville Parks and Recreation Department, who lost her battle with lung cancer at age 57 in December 2011.

In “,” Patch columnist Erin Gallagher wrote about the pomp and circumstance of all things royal – the Queen’s Jubilee.

Thursday, June 7

Romeoville resident was named the outstanding senior woman at North Central College, the highest award presented to a member of the Class of 2012.

School District 202 officials reminded Romeoville and Bolingbrook families whose children attend Eichelberger Elementary School in Plainfield School District to at the school as soon as possible.

Final open program is scheduled for 6:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 20, at the Dale Blum Field press box at Romeoville Recreation Center’s Village Park, 900 W. Romeo Road.

The Village of Romeoville’s Parks and Recreation Department would present “” Friday, June 8, at Deer Crossing Park, 1050 W. Romeo Road.

In the , Patch reported local arrests for possession of cannabis, aggravated battery and outstanding warrants.

Friday, June 8

Patch shared , including a free family movie in the park, a New Orleans-style musical celebration in downtown Joliet, an Island Rendezvous at Isle a la Cache Museum, a free car show in downtown Romeoville and a list of local parks where families can enjoy the outdoors.

The Romeoville Area Chamber of Commerce will provide an opportunity to “” at its membership luncheon from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 12, at Brunswick Zone XL, 735 N. Center Blvd., Romeoville.

A led to charges for Eduardo M. Tejeda, 19, of Bolingbrook, who faced charges of unlawful use of a weapon and no FOID card, and Jose A. Perez, 28, of Romeoville, who  was charged with resisting a police officer and fraudulent driver’s license.

Patch editors in Tinley Park, where the party would choose a platform for the next four years.

In the , Patch reported local arrests for drug possession, criminal damage to property, retail theft, aggravated battery and more.

Valley View School District’s looked to build on a successful student council launch. The program helps eligible young adults in Bolingbrook and Romeoville learn vocational and life skills.

Saturday, June 9

Romeoville police said an intoxicated driver bolted after June 3 on Laurel Avenue. The incident, which caused injuries to the driver of the oncoming vehicle and a police officer, resulted in the numerous charges, including aggravated DUI, for a 26-year-old Romeoville man.