Winter Swimming | End Child Abuse | COVID-19 High In Will Co.
Miss a day, miss a lot, so take a moment to catch up on some of the past week's headlines from Romeoville and beyond.
Romeoville Resident: Pritzker's New Regulations 'Not Justified'
The owner of Steve Buresh's Cheesecake Store & Sandwich Shop said he is using his "own retirement money into keeping this dream alive."
Coronavirus Positivity, New Cases Increase In Will County
According to public health data, zip codes in Romeoville, Plainfield, Joliet and Bolingbrook have the highest number of cases.
Remembering The Plainfield Tornado On Its 30th Anniversary
The Joliet Weather Center wrote on Facebook: "Those that were here on that fateful day some 30 years ago, we will never forget."
Residents March To 'Be The Voice', End Sexual Abuse Of Children
Bolingbrook resident Rose Spielman is hosting an awareness walk from noon-3 p.m. Saturday to educate people about child predators.
'Honor The Lives Lost': Library Remembers 1990 Plainfield Tornado
To commemorate 30 years of the tornado on Aug. 28, the library has displayed an online collection with photos and stories from survivors.
Vote-By-Mail Ballot Boxes In Will Co. To Help Democracy 'Thrive'
The drop boxes will be placed strategically throughout Will County to serve voters in every region starting Sept. 24.
Swimming In Winter? Romeoville Gets Its First-Ever Indoor Pool
The project — located between the Romeoville Athletic & Event Center and RC Hill — will also have the largest splash pad in the village.
Kendall Co. Reopening Region Positivity, Hospitalization Increase
The region's number of coronavirus tests that came back positive increased from 5.6 percent to 5.9 percent over the course of the week.
This article originally appeared on the Romeoville Patch
