Monday, February 4, 2013
The village of Bolingbrook, along with four other Will County communities, have filed a lawsuit against Illinois American Water to take control of a water pipeline through eminent domain.
After making two offers to purchase a water pipeline from Illinois American Water, the Northern Will County Water Agency has filed a lawsuit to take control of the Bedford Park pipeline through eminent domain. The Northern Will County Water Agency includes Bolingbrook, Lemont, Woodridge, Romeoville and Homer Glen. Officials in Lemont, Woodridge and Romeoville have said only small portions of their communities are served by Illinois American Water and would be affected. The water agency claims the pipeline takeover would prevent Illinois American Water from continually hiking residents' water bills. IAW claims the increases in water rates are the result of increases from other agencies, and the Northern Will County Water Agency is wasting…
Saturday, November 17, 2012
Bolingbrook's 2011 crimes and crime rate compared with those of Naperville, Romeoville, Plainfield, Lemont, Woodridge and Aurora.
Friday, November 16, 2012
Bolingbrook's 2011 crimes and crime rate compared with those of Naperville, Romeoville, Plainfield, Lemont, Woodridge and Aurora.
Bolingbrook’s crime rate dropped for the fourth straight year, according to crime statistics recently released by the FBI. Once riddled with a 25.09 crime rate in 2001, the village has seen its rate decrease to 18.86 in 2011. Full data of crimes is below. The crime rate is the number of violent crimes that occur per 1,000 residents and is calculated by dividing the village’s total population by number of violent crimes (murder, rape, robbery, assault), property crimes (burglary, larceny, car theft) and arson. Here's how Bolingbrook's 2011 crime rate compares with neighboring communities: - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - There are plenty of ways to keep up on Bolingbrook news:
Tuesday, September 11, 2012
Officials of the Illinois American Water and the Northern Will County Water Agency clashed, again, at a meeting of the water agency Monday.
illinois American Water vs. the Northern Will County Water Agency. The two sides clashed, again, at a Northern Will County Water Agency meeting Monday. Homer Glen Mayor Jim Daley asked those with a tie to IAW in the audience to identify themselves. He cut off an IAW rep during the "Questions from the Public" section, saying "this was not a commercial" and "we've heard this all before." Both sides accused the other of misinforming the public. Bolingbrook Mayor Claar said the IAW had been furthering its "lies" and "falsehoods" for years. Prior to the meeting, IAW distributed flyers urging residents in Homer Glen to attend the meeting to "ask for answers." The IAW said the water agency would more likely raise water rates than lower them and…
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Vote for your favorite prep sports athlete in the southwest suburbs or write in an athlete you think deserves recognition.
Be heard by picking our Patch Athlete of the Week of the southwest for the week ending Jan. 8. Vote for one of the following (or write in your own candidate in the comments): Bolingbrook High School: Alec Boyd, senior guard on the boys basketball team. Boyd scored 11 of his 13 points in the fourth quarter during an overtime victory over Glenbard West. The loss was Glenbard West's first of the season. Boyd scored four quick points to spark an 8-0 run that forced overtime. He also made all four free throws in OT to help clinch the win. Boyd finished the game with 13 points total. Downers Grove South: Jerron Wilbut, who earned all-tournament honors at the Jack Tosh Holiday Tournament. He averaged 19 pts. per game. Wilbut started Monday's game…
Friday, December 16, 2011
Private water supplier launches telephone campaign, website.
Updated at 10 a.m. Dec. 16 As five area municipalities move closer to attempting a takeover of an Illinois American Water pipeline, the company hit back, launching a new website and conducting a telephone survey of residents of the communities. Chris Bacon, Illinois American’s Chicago metro area external affairs manager, said the calls are aimed at gauging what residents know about the proposed takeover. “We just want to gain a better understanding of our customers and their understanding of eminent domain,” Bacon said. Five communities — Bolingbrook, Romeoville, Homer Glen, Woodridge and Lemont — have begun the process of creating a water agency, with the aim of acquiring the Illinois American Water pipeline through eminent domain. By …
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
Vote for your favorite prep sports athlete in the southwest suburbs or write in an athlete you think deserves recognition.
Be heard by picking our Patch Athlete of the Week of the southwest for the week ending Oct. 30. Vote for one of the following (or write in your own candidate in the comments): Bolingbrook High School: Aaron Bailey, junior, quarterback. Bailey's second-straight nomination comes on the heels of his team's 33-14 win over Neuqua Valley in the first round of the playoffs. Bailey scored four touchdowns and rushed for 300 yards on 16 carries (18.75 average). Downers Grove South: A.J. Simoncelli, senior, quarterback. Simoncelli recorded what could be his best performance ever in a 37-24 playoff-opening victory against Naperville North. Simoncelli completed 17-of-23 passes for 230 yards and two touchdowns. He threw zero interceptions and completed …
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Enjoy $20 of takeout pizza for just $10 at Slammers Pub and Grill in Lemont.
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Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Last month, we unveiled Patch Daily Deals, another great feature that helps our readers save money and shop local. Patch Daily Deals will help readers save up to 90 percent on products and services at some of the best businesses in the southwest suburbs. This includes not just your hometown, but also several of its neighboring communities. Our latest deal comes from Slammers Pub and Grill, a family-friendly sports bar in Lemont. Through Sunday, Oct. 2, the restaurant is offering $20 of takeout pizza for $10. Freshly made pizza is the latest addition to Slammers' menu, which includes bar favorites like burgers, salads, steaks and appetizers. The pizza is made with fresh dough and vegetables, homemade tomato sauce and whole mozzarella. …
Friday, August 5, 2011
Drowning victim's memorial visitation will be held Monday. Service will be at Calvary Church in Naperville at 10 a.m. Tuesday.
Those who knew Jeremy Asbell say he always had a smile on his face. Asbell, 25, was found dead in a Lemont retention pond Thursday morning. The Bolingbrook native and 2004 Romeoville High School graduate was reported missing early Tuesday morning after he and a friend were tossed from a canoe that capsized on the pond. Crews discovered Asbell's body after two days of searchingthe pond, at Frontage Road and Woodward Avenue. Preliminary results of an autopsy indicate Asbell died of an accidental drowning and there is no indication of foul play or suspicious circumstances, according to a release from the DuPage County Coroner's Office. “I used to work with Jeremy at Plato's Pizza, as well as his brother Jeff,” said Johnny Lopez on the …
Thursday, August 4, 2011
Bolingbrook native, 25, reported missing around 2 a.m. Tuesday after his boat tipped over, officials said.
4:30 p.m. Preliminary results of an autopsy indicate 25-year-old Jeremy Asbell died of an accidental drowning, according to a release from the DuPage County Coroner's Office. The report also stated that there is no indication of foul play or suspcious circumstances. This case is still under investigation pending pathology and toxicology results, the release stated. - - - - - - - - - - - Search crews Thursday morning recovered the body of a 25-year-old man who has been missing since his canoe capsized earlier this week in a Lemont retention pond. Lemont Deputy Fire Chief Jay Nickleski said searchers found a body around 5 a.m. Thursday. In a news release, the DuPage County Sheriff's Office confirmed the body was that of Jeremy Asbell, who …
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