Community Corner
Weekly Wrap-Up: May 28-June 2
We know you're busy, so here's what you might have missed this week on Romeoville Patch.
Monday, May 28
Patch shared – facts about the national day of remembrance for America’s fallen heroes.
Joliet Catholic Academy's advanced to state in track.
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Dozens turned out for the , and Patch shared photos from the Village of Romeoville’s Memorial Day service at the Edward "Doc" McCartan Veteran's Memorial at 11 Montrose Drive.
Tuesday, May 29
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In his weekly movie review, Dave Wilson said follow the standard horror film formula but still delivers.
Lewis University Athletic Director announced he is leaving for a job at Chicago State University.
The met to discuss Internet safety, grading policy changes, personnel transfers and dismissals and more.
Local police made that resulted in charges for drug possession, domestic battery and traffic violations.
Wednesday, May 30
approved an amendment to a construction contract to add site improvements at R.C. Hill Elementary School and technology infrastructure improvements for the district’s kindergarten, first- and fifth-grades, math rooms and computer labs for the career readiness program.
In her weekly column, Erin Gallagher explored the subject of kids and vaccinations.
, currently principal of Valley View School District 365U’s Secondary Transition Experience Program (STEP), was named VVSD’s Executive Director of Student Services,succeeding David Hehl, will take another position in the district as of June 30.
A plan to shift the cost of teacher pensions from the state to local school districts became the most , as Illinois lawmakers remained at odds with House Speaker Mike Madigan over the proposed shift.
The 13th annual will take place at Bolingbrook’s Clow International Airport from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, June 2 and 3.
Thursday, May 31
Zach Melone returned from injury and went 3-for-3 with 2 runs and 2 RBIs as took its fifth consecutive regional baseball title with a 12-0 win over Bremen.
Under pressure from Illinois Republicans and Gov. Pat Quinn, House Speaker Michael Madigan announced he would to shift teacher pension costs to local school districts.
The Romeoville branch of the June 1, to prepare for the facility’s grand reopening June 18. While the library in Romeoville is closed, patrons may visit the White Oak Library District's Crest Hill Branch at 1298 Theodore St., Crest Hill or the Lockport Branch, which is currently located in the Gaylord Building at 200 W. 8th St., Lockport.
Current high school students can sign up now for a that will take place June 18-22 on Lewis University’s Main Campus in Romeoville.
his position as assistant principal of athletics and activities at Bolingbrook High School to become director of athletics and activities at Homewood-Flossmoor High School.
The community mourned the passing of Joliet Catholic Academy junior ,18, who died May 27 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home after waging a courageous five-month battle with an aggressive form of brain cancer.
Four people were charged with aggravated battery in connection with an incident at a gas station in the 700 block of North Independence Boulevard on Tuesday. Police said by four offenders in a dispute over a bottle of water.
Friday, June 1
Three Dunkin’ Donuts locations in Romeoville announced they would hand out with the purchase of a drink during “National Donut Day.”
Patch listed the names of the members of the 2012 classes of and middle schools in Romeoville.
The Village of Romeoville is offering its residents and businesses an opportunity to honor members of the armed forces through its
Car enthusiasts can save five bucks by preregistering for Romeoville’s annual , planned for 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 10, in downtown Romeoville at Townhall Drive and Phelps Avenue.
Saturday, June 2
Romeoville Patch shared , a former student at A. Vito Martinez Middle School, at the Martinez Class of 2012 promotion ceremony May 31.
The Lewis University will take place Monday through Wednesday, June 18-20, at Lewis University’s main campus, 1 University Parkway, Romeoville.
Over the past week, Romeoville police made resulting in charges for DUI, burglary, street racing, retail theft and more.
