Five Things to Know Today: June 29

1. Ross Dress For Less Coming to Bolingbrook

Have you driven by lately and wondered what the heck construction crews are working in the space next door? 

According to building permits, it's soon-to-be the next location for Ross Dress for Less, a department store where you can find designer and brand name fashions for women, men, kids and home at everyday savings of 20 to 60 percent compared to department and specialty stores.

Mayor Roger Claar announced the store would be coming to Bolingbrook during his State of the Village address in January, but crews began working on the site just a few weeks ago.

2. Bolingbrook Patch? Yeah, There's an App for That

Now available in the Apple app store, the free Patch application for the iPhone, giving readers a way to stay connected with their community — and even change sites with ease to check out what’s happening in nearby Patches. The app is also available on the iPod Touch (third and fourth generation) and iPad.

And if you’re an Android user, there’s no need to feel left out: an Android version is set to launch soon.

Patch app features include:

• "The Front 5," allowing users to quickly access the most relevant stories of the day
• The weather report and forecast
• Community news, photos and videos
• Events happening near you (just click to add them to your personal calendar)
• Area business listings

3. Facebook Fan Poll

Bolingbrook Patch's daily "Facebook Fan Poll" now appears in our daily "Five Things to Know Today" feature.

Today's question: Are you happy to see a Tilted Kilt restaurant coming to Bolingbrook?

Chime in below by leaving a comment!

Or, to participate in the poll and become a fan of Bolingbrook Patch via Facebook, click HERE. 

4. Yesterday's Headlines

5. Theater on the Hill to Debut New Production This Week

Noted for lavish outdoor summer musical productions and more intimate, eclectic and challenging works during the cooler months, Bolingbrook's Theatre-on-the-Hill once again raises the bar for regional theater.

The company's current production, Meredith Willson's The Music Man, promises to deliver a toe tapping, heartwarming, larger-than-life portrait of life and love in 1912 rural America. Presented at Bolingbrook's state-of-the-art Performing Arts Center, the show will run weekends from July 1-17.

The Music Man runs from July 1 through July 17, at the Bolingbrook Performing Arts Center, 375 W. Briarcliff Rd.. Friday and Saturday shows start at 8:30 p.m.; Sunday shows begin at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults, $12 for students and seniors.

More info at 630-908-2538 and www.tothbolingbrook.com.