Incumbents Win Re-Election in Village Board Race

Of the six races that Bolingbrook residents could vote on, five were won by incumbents. The other was won by the candidate supported by incumbents.

Tuesday was a good day to be an incumbent in Bolingbrook. Despite voters' lackluster performance, five of the six races that Bolingbrook residents vote on were won by those candidates already holding the position. And the one race that had no incumbent running was overwhelmingly claimed by the candidate that the incumbents fully endorsed. In what has been a hotly contested Village Board race, voters ultimately chose to stick with Leroy Brown, Ricardo Morales and Patricia Schanks—all running on the First Party for Bolingbrook ticket—rather than vote in newcomers Bob Bowen and Rhonda Reed-Slaughter, both of whom ran as independents. Among Will County voters, Brown snagged the most votes of any Village Board candidate, garnering 24 percent of…

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Whiz Kid: She's Going to Disney World!

This week's Whiz Kid won an all-expense paid trip to Disney World for her creative words on healthy eating habits.

Each week, Bolingbrook Patch will seek suggestions from readers for individual kids, youth groups, teens, and even sports teams that wow us with their accomplishments. We want to hear about these amazing children and teens and select one each week as the Patch Whiz Kid.  Submit your nomination in our comment box below or e-mail the information to Local Editor Brian Feldt at brianf@patch.com. Be sure to include all of the following information included below. And without further ado, this week's Whiz Kid is...   Thanks to a partnership with Nancy's Pizza, each Weekly Whiz Kid will receive a certificate good for for one free slice of pizza at the restaurant's Bolingbrook or Naperville location. Weekly Whiz Kids may redeem their free slice of…

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Valley View to Revisit Tax Increase, Update Board Members on State IOU

The Valley View school board will meet tonight; public session begins at 7:30 p.m.

The Valley View school board is expected to make good on a promise it made in December to not burden area taxpayers more than it has to. The board, according to district documents, is set to pass a resolution that would allow the district to adjust its final 2010 tax levy allocation so that taxpayers pay no more than they did last year. The board will vote on a resolution that will seek a zero percent tax increase tonight at its regularly scheduled board meeting. The board, in December, requested a 6.3 percent tax increase with the caveat that it would revisit the matter before it had to request its final levy in March. By state law, school districts must submit a tax levy to the county clerk by the last Tuesday in December. That 6.3 …

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The Daily Dose

QOTD: What is Your Favorite Bolingbrook Restaurant?

Start your morning off right and read Bolingbrook Patch's The Daily Dose.

Welcome to The Daily Dose, Bolingbrook Patch's attempt to equate itself to your morning cup of coffee.  Recently, we unveiled The Daily Dose, version 2.0! This new version includes even more essential information you need to start your day off right.  We hope you'll make The Daily Dose part of your daily routine. And we'd love to hear from you on how we can make The Daily Dose a more integral part of your morning. Any suggestions can be sent to Local Editor Brian Feldt at brianf@patch.com.  From the National Weather Service: Sunny, with a high near 15 degrees. Wind chill values could bring those temperatures down to as low as 26 degrees below zero. Tonight, mostly cloudy with wind chill values dropping temperatures to 8 degrees below zero…

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Daily Dose: News, Weather, Traffic and QOTD

Start your morning off right and read Bolingbrook Patch's The Daily Dose.

Welcome to The Daily Dose, Bolingbrook Patch's attempt to equate itself to your morning cup of coffee.  Today, we are unveiling The Daily Dose, version 2.0! This new version includes even more essential information you need to start your day off right.  We hope you'll make The Daily Dose part of your daily routine. And we'd love to hear from you on how we can make The Daily Dose a more integral part of your morning. Any suggestions can be sent to Local Editor Brian Feldt at brianf@patch.com.  From the National Weather Service: Today, sunny and cold, with a high near 9 degrees. Wind chill values could put temperatures well below zero degrees. Tonight, mostly clear, with a low around 7 degrees below zero.  Live Traffic (new!) Click HERE and …

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Brian Feldt

12:13 pm on Tuesday, February 8, 2011

Mike, your suggestion must have been noted this morning! The village board is expected to vote on an ordinance that could bring a third McDonald's location to the east side of town, specifically in front of the new Costco at the intersection of Boughton and I-355. For more on the story, you can visit the Bolingbrook Patch homepage.   more ›

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QOTD: Where Will You Be Watching the Super Bowl and Who Will Win?

Start your morning off right and read Bolingbrook Patch's The Daily Dose.

Welcome to The Daily Dose, Bolingbrook Patch's attempt to equate itself to your morning cup of coffee.  Check back with The Daily Dose each morning to find a new question of the day, a featured event, a recap of yesterday's news and featured stories and more!  Post your answer to the question of the day in the comments field below. We hope you'll make The Daily Dose part of your morning routine. And we'd love to hear from you on how we can make The Daily Dose a more integral part of your day. Any suggestions can be sent to Local Editor Brian Feldt at brianf@patch.com.  From the National Weather Service: Today, sunny with a high near 20 degrees. A 20 percent chance of snow, though, tonight. Saturday, mostly cloudy with ah igh near 28 …

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Sorry Kids, School's Back On

Valley View administrators say classes will resume Friday. St. Dominic Catholic School also in session.

Well kids, it was fun while it lasted. And parents, you can breathe easy knowing your kids won’t be tracking loads of snow through the house anymore—well, at least until the weekend hits. Valley View administrators announced that all schools will resume classes Friday, complete with full bus service and a full after-school activity schedule. St. Dominic Catholic School will also resume classes Friday. The announcements come after Bolingbrook schools were shut down for the past two days because of the massive blizzard that dropped more than 14 inches of snow on the area. “It took an around-the-clock effor on the part of 50 Valley View School District building and grounds department staff members to make it happen,” said district spokesman …

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Bolingbrook Schools Cancel Thursday's Classes

All Valley View schools will be closed on Thursday, as will St. Dominic Catholic School and the Midwest Christian Montessori Academy.

Classes at all Valley View School District 365U schools will be canceled for the second straight day, school officials said this morning. District spokesman Larry Randa said administrators don't believe school buildings will be in a safe or acceptable condition to receive students or staff. A ParentLink notification is expected to be sent out later today. The district's administration center, located in Romeoville, will also be closed. "Our crews are working their hearts out trying to clean up after what is currently the third worst snow storm in Chicago's history," Randa said. "We are deeply grateful for their efforts." Bolingbrook schools that have cancelled their Thursday classes:  For a complete list of are schools, churches and …

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Promenade, Library Close Amidst Heavy Snow

A list of closures and cancelations in the Bolingbrook area.

The Promenade Bolingbrook and the Fountaindale Public Library are just two of dozens of Bolingbrook staples closing their doors today amidst heavy snow fall and gusting winds. The Promenade will shut down at 4 p.m. and reopen again for regular hours tomorrow, officials said. The library, meanwhile, closed at 3 p.m. and will remain closed on Wednesday.  Other entities that have announced their closures:

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