Tuesday, July 3, 2012
The U.S. Census Bureau offers a roundup of everything you ever wanted to know — and more — about Independence Day.
On this day in 1776, the Declaration of Independence was approved by the Continental Congress, setting the 13 colonies on the road to freedom as a sovereign nation. As always, this most American of holidays will be marked by parades, fireworks and backyard barbecues across the country. Here are some fun facts and figures about the most patriotic of all holidays, courtesy of the U.S. Census Bureau. 2.5 million In July 1776, the estimated number of people living in the newly independent nation. Source: Historical Statistics of the United States: Colonial Times to 1970 311.7 million The nation's estimated population on this July Fourth. Source: Population clock $3.2 million In 2010, the dollar value of U.S. imports of American flags. The …
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
It's pretty easy to show off patriotic celebrations.
Did you get a great fireworks shot during the village’s fireworks display? Or snap a cute photograph of kids at Deer Crossing Park? Romeoville Patch photographer Jan Ivaska was out in full force Sunday (she got photos of residents rocking out to local band BBI, kids taking advantage of activities and inflatables and, of course, the fireworks), but that doesn't mean you can't share your photographs with the community, too. In fact, readers can upload photographs and videos on any Romeoville Patch articles, but reader contributions are appreciated even more for big community events like the Fourth of July. Here's how you do it: 1) You must be registered on Patch and logged in to upload photographs and videos, so do that first at Romeoville.…
Get involved with Romeoville Patch by answering the question of the day on our site and on our Facebook page.
Welcome to our newest feature—our weekday Facebook Fan Poll. At Romeoville Patch, we value our readers' opinions very much. So much so that we put up a new Facebook Fan Poll every day here on the site, and on our Facebook page, which you can access by clicking HERE. We'll have options to vote for on the Facebook page, much like any reader poll you see with other news outlets. But on the site, you'll be able to expand on your answer—go a bit more in-depth by telling us why you answered the way you did. Regardless, this feature is designed to get you involved in as many different ways as we can. So if you have any suggestions on how we can improve this feature, let us know by dropping us an email at shannon.antinori@patch.com. Today's …
Monday, July 4, 2011
U.S. Census Bureau offers a roundup of everything you ever wanted to know — and more — about Independence Day.
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Monday, July 4, 2011
On this day in 1776, the Declaration of Independence was approved by the Continental Congress, setting the 13 colonies on the road to freedom as a sovereign nation. As always, this most American of holidays will be marked by parades, fireworks and backyard barbecues across the country. Here are some fun facts and figures about the Fourth of July, courtesy of the U.S. Census Bureau. 2.5 million In July 1776, the estimated number of people living in the newly independent nation. Source: Historical Statistics of the United States: Colonial Times to 1970 311.7 million The nation's estimated population on this Fourth of July. Source: Population clock $3.2 million In 2010, the dollar value of U.S. imports of American flags. The vast majority of…
Intention to display more patience will benefit many around you.
The idea struck me the other day at the grocery store as I zigzagged my way around an elderly gentleman who wasn’t moving quite fast enough for me. In honor of our recognition of Independence Day, I intend to be more patient. Call it my Midyear's resolution, if you will. Hey, why not make a resolution on the Fourth of July? Unlike those I commit to and soon forget at the dawn of each new year, maybe I’ll actually keep this one. After all, the world would be a better place if more of us displayed a bit of patience with our fellow human beings, don’t you think? It’s time I did my part. Have you ever sat in a long line of traffic and waited while the person in the car ahead of you insisted on giving cuts to just about every vehicle within a …
Saturday, July 2, 2011
Will County Sheriff’s Police will be out in full force this weekend.
If you want to avoid the long arm of the law this Fourth of July, it’s simple: Don’t drink and drive. The Will County Sheriff’s Office is planning stepped-up enforcement over the holiday weekend, and promises to be extra vigilant when it comes to keeping an eye out for impaired drivers. Whether you’re hosting a party or attending one this Independence Day, here are some tips to follow to help keep yourself and your friends safe (and out of legal trouble) on Will County roads. Designating a sober driver and making sure to prevent friends from taking the wheel if they are impaired are just two simple steps to help avoid a fatal crash or DUI. Other important tips include: If you are hosting a July 4th party: If you are attending a July 4th …
Friday, July 1, 2011
The advance notice of lane closures for the holiday weekend is designed to aid motorists’ travel plans and improve safety.
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Friday, July 1, 2011
Editor's Note: The following is a release from the Illinois Department of Transportation. To read the full release, click HERE. With thousands of motorists expected to travel on state roadways over the Fourth of July holiday weekend, the Illinois Department of Transportation announced that road work will be suspended where possible for the weekend to reduce potential congestion and improve traffic flow. The advance notice of lane closures for the holiday weekend is designed to aid motorists’ travel plans and improve safety. “Independence Day is often celebrated with friends and family usually traveling long distances to connect,” said Illinois Transportation Secretary Gary Hannig. “With heavy traffic expected over the holiday weekend, …
The staff at the hospital in Joliet near Shorewood wants you to stay out of the emergency room this weekend.
The Fourth of July is right around the corner, and along with it, all the holiday fun and peril it involves. The staff at Silver Cross Hospital hopes you won't be requiring medical attention on our nation's birthday, and shared some tips for keeping safe. Here they are: Traveling in your holiday plans? With more people on the roads during the holiday, it’s more important than ever to drive safely—which means being well rested, buckling up, observing speed limits and following the rules of the road. Also, carry a disaster supplies kit in your trunk and pay attention to the weather forecast for your destination. Weather Web sites can help you avoid storms that could impact your safety. If you plan on drinking, designate a driver who won’t …
Firework-related injury not as common as you would think, doctor says.
Emergency room crews at Adventist Bolingbrook Hospital are preparing for a busy Fourth of July weekend. But it’s not necessarily because of what you think. Fred Rothenberger, an emergency room doctor with the hospital, said firework-related injuries have significantly decreased during the last 10 or 15 years, leaving alcohol-related injuries the norm. Add into the mix the forecasted sweltering heat, and Rothenberger said emergency room personnel could be in for an extremely busy weekend. “I saw that (Friday) is supposed to be up near 100 degree heat and if that’s the case, we’ll get a ton of heat related injuries over the weekend,” he said. “The heat exhaustion starts to kick in.” But that’s not to say there won’t be any firework-related …
Thursday, June 30, 2011
Be sure to stop by our booth at Ribfest's Business Expo. Enter to win an iPad.
Ribfest wouldn’t have its name if there weren’t a lot of ribs involved. Along with the food, however, the rides, games and musical acts, there is also a Business Expo not to be missed. Patch and Naperville Patch will be represented at the Expo this weekend and we want to invite you to stop by and say hello. Representatives from a number of area Patch communities — including Naperville Patch — will be on hand to talk with readers, answer questions and hand out some freebies. The highlight of the weekend will be our iPad giveaway. Festival goers will want to stop by and sign up to be entered into the drawing. So if you are at Ribfest, enjoy the ribs, the music and amusements, and be sure to stop by and say hi! See you there! Ribfest takes …
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12:27 pm on Friday, July 1, 2011
Ahem.... Oh Jay.... Do you still think it's a good idea to allow Joe Public to light fireworks? Please read the above article before answering and keep in mind that some of the injured were innocent bystanders. more ›