Friday, October 7, 2011
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1. Haunted Mansion and Asylum 13 Now Open Looking for a good scare this Halloween season? Head on over to the Ditka Sports Dome's Haunted Mansion. The residence of the house will make you feel right at home as you tour through the mansion. You never know who or what will be around the next corner or in the next room. Once you finish strolling through the mansion, you will be ready to “check in” at Asylum 13. The doctors inside will take extra special “scare” of each and every guest while the patients stand by to provide the ultimate scare! Escape with your life, maybe; but with your sanity – Never! Once you check in, you may never check out! One ticket gets you into two haunted attractions in one location! One of the biggest haunted …
Thursday, October 6, 2011
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1. Kiwanis Looking for Volunteers on Peanuts Days The Kiwanis Club of Bolingbrook/Romeoville is looking for volunteers to help sell peanuts during Peanut Days, Oct. 7 through Oct. 9. The club will be pass out nuts in front of Jewel-Osco and Walmart locations in both Romeoville and Bolingbrook at the following times: If you are interested in helping, contact Cliff Canaday at canaday.cliff@sbcglobal.net. Bring family, friends, neighbors or coworkers to volunteer with you and give back to the community. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=261605167193467. 2. Looking to Improve Your Art Skills? Instructor Robert Pennor will demonstrate how to improve art skills this evening at 6:30 p.m. at the Fountaindale Public …
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
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1. Lifestyles Fitness Center Now Accepting Competitor's Membership Cards From the Bolingbrook Park District Facebook page: LifeStyles Fitness Center & Spa invites you to bring in your membership card from ANY fitness center in Bolingbrook and use our fitness centers through October 18. We think you'll like us! 2. Open Volleyball for Bolingbrook Seniors The Bolingbrook Park District's Pelican Harbor Aquatic Park is hosting an open gym volleyball session for seniors on Wednesday and Friday mornings at 9 a.m. Pre-registration is not required. Seniors only need to bring their paddles. For more information, click HERE. 3. Citizens Police Academy to Begin Tomorrow In efforts to strengthen ties with the community, the Bolingbrook Police …
Friday, September 30, 2011
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1. Mobster Murder Mystery and Dinner Event From the Bolingbrook Park District's website: Join us Saturday, Oct. 1 from 6-9 p.m. for a 1920's gangsterland murder mystery. Enjoy an evening of excitement as mayhem ensues after the mysterious death of one of the "family." A five-course dinner will be served during the three acts. Enjoy this dinner and show for just $40 per person. Reserved and limited seating available. Call 630-783-6604 to reserve your spot today. Also, come dressed in your best 1920's attire and have a chance to win a gift card from Ashbury's. 2. Pumpkin Carving Demo at Fountaindale Public Library Get a head start on your pumpkin carving this year at the Fountaindale Public Library. Participants will learn the basics of …
Thursday, September 29, 2011
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1. Don't Forget: Local Breast Cancer Survivors Will Be Speaking at Adventist Bolingbrook Hospital Although breast cancer is the most common cancer women battle, not all experiences are identical. For Elaine Pikula, a 62-year-old Bolingbrook resident, lumpectomy and radiation were her only treatments. Patsy Walker, 52, also of Bolingbrook, had a more aggressive cancer and required a mastectomy, chemotherapy and radiation. But at 6 p.m. Sept. 29 at Adventist Bolingbrook Hospital’s annual tree-lighting ceremony to commemorate October as National Breast Cancer month, both women will share similar messages: Be consistent with testing and walk in hope if you are currently fighting cancer. “Cancer is not necessarily a death sentence these days,” …
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
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1. VVSD Early Childhood Program to be Featured in Video Valley View School District 365U's Early Childhood Center will be the focal point of a video that will be used nationally to help other early childhood centers and programs better understand the "best practices" of educating pre-school age children. A representative of the Center for Social Emotional Foundations for Early Learning, a federally funded project through the Office of Head Start and Early childhood, visited VVSD's Early Childhood Center earlier this month to capture Early Childhood Center teachers in action and to interview parents about the Center's best practices and how it has made a difference in the lives of their child. "They chose us because they know what great …
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
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1. Bolingbrook High School Planning 'Black Out' for Lincoln-Way East Game The “5 Days to Friday Black Out” effort will be Sept. 30 for the Raiders' home football game against Lincoln-Way East. Black Nike T-shirts will be sold to students for $10 during lunch hours Monday through Friday. Any adult interested in purchasing the shirts may come to the athletic director’s office between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m. from Sept. 26-30. Those who can’t make it during the day can order the t-shirt on-line for a cost of $15 which includes a $5 convenience fee. The t-shirt will be available for pick up at the game. Womens sizes XS-L and mens sizes S-XXL are available. T-shirts are being sold on first come, first served basis. Questions can be directed to the …
Monday, September 26, 2011
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1. Illinois Likely to Apply for Waivers from No Child Left Behind From a Chicago Sun-Times article: Illinois likely will be among states to apply for relief from burdensome student-achievement requirements under an overhaul of the No Child Left Behind law that President Barack Obama proposed Friday. The president’s announcement comes amid a deadlock with Congress over revising parts of one of former President George W. Bush’s signature laws, including its provision that all students meet or exceed state educational standards by 2014. For more on this story, click HERE. 2. Bolingbrook Patch Looking for Chicago Blackhawk Bloggers The Chicago Blackhawks kick of their 2011-12 season in less than two weeks—Oct. 7 vs. the Dallas Stars to be …
Friday, September 23, 2011
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1. Boys' Winter Basketball Player Evaluations The Illinois T-Wolves will conduct player evaluations for the Winter Boys' Fifth and Eighth Grade Travel Teams at the Bolingbrook Recreation and Aquatic Center. The fifth-grade player evaluations will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., while the eighth grade player evaluations will take place from 6 to 7:30 p.m. There is no cost to attend the tryout session. The Illinois T-Wolves are a not-for-profit organization committed to assisting youth in maximizing their potential in the classroom, on the basketball court and in society. T-Wolves' basketball teams play a competitive travel winter schedule that may include league and tournament play. 2. Bolingbrook Trojans 2011 Homecoming and Chili and Salsa…
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
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1. Peterson Trial to Begin in the Next Few Months? A fifth bid to get the Drew Peterson out of the Will County jail fell on deaf ears at the Illinois Supreme Court on Monday. Peterson has been locked since May 2009 on charges he murdered his third wife, Kathleen Savio, and has been in legal limbo since prosecutors appealed a ruling on hearsay evidence the day before his trial was to start in July 2010. Peterson is being held on a $20 million bond. His attorneys contend he should be free while waiting on a prosecution appeal. But according to a report, the ruling left Peterson’s attorneys “hopeful” the high court will not hear the appeal from prosecutors, which could clear the way for Peterson to stand trial in the next few months. “We’re …
Tony Lucarelli
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Friends of Fountaindale Library Used Book Sale is also this weekend. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday; Noon to 3 p.m. on Sunday. More information at the link: http://www.fountaindale.org/component/content/article/4-about-the-library/406-friends-used-book-sale.html more ›