Bolingbrook, IL
News Feed
Events
Local Businesses
Classifieds
Community Corner

🌱 Patch AM: What Bolingbrook’s new video gaming approval really means for residents.

Also, don’t miss Caton Ridge Subdivision Garage Sales on the Bolingbrook Patch calendar

Wednesday June 3rd Patch AM

Morning Bolingbrook! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

Subscribe

In today's newsletter:

  • What Bolingbrook’s new video gaming approval really means for residents.

Also on today's calendar: Caton Ridge Subdivision Garage Sales and 12 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and warm, with a high of 83 and low of 59 degrees.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 87, low: 65. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Thunderstorm, with a high of 86 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Village Of Bolingbrook Approves Video Gaming (wjol.com) — Bolingbrook officials have approved live video gaming for the first time, with just 10 tightly controlled licenses available and Tailgaters Sports Bar & Grill turning on the village’s first machines this afternoon. Mayor Mary Basta stresses that while the village’s share of gambling revenue is relatively small, the move is expected to boost local businesses and keep gaming dollars in town.    


📸 Around Bolingbrook

Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!


🗓 Upcoming Events in Bolingbrook

Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!

Featured events

Want to see your event featured? Click here!


Other local events

📣 Bolingbrook Shout Outs!

Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!


Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.


 

Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Bolingbrook PatchAM possible:

Click here to show your appreciation! 💚

Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.


💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Obituary: William E. Coughlin —Fred C. Dames Funeral Home Read on Patch
  • Flatbed Fords live on the Outdoor Rooftop —Mike Brick Read on Patch
  • Obituary: Dominic A. Ragusa —Fred C. Dames Funeral Home Read on Patch
  • Anyone in Bolingbrook looking to have their lawn mowed?
    Send a message and we can get it done same day if possible. (Nextdoor Riverstone)
  • The Retail Odyssey Company posted a job opening for Traveling Retail Merchandiser - Overnight in Bolingbrook. Apply here.
  • Chick-fil-A posted a job opening for Back of House Team Member in Bolingbrook. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bolingbrook here.

🗞 Nearby News

Romeoville

  • Package Handler - Part Time (Warehouse like) in Romeoville, Illinois (fedex.com)
  • ATC University: How a local college is preparing future air traffic controllers (wgntv.com)
  • Fever HC Stephanie White addresses team meeting amid Caitlin Clark saga (yardbarker.com)

Naperville

Darien

  • Darien Official Suffers Stroke, Credits Loved One For Saving Life (patch.com)
  • Panhandling Comes Up Again At Darien Council (patch.com)

Ok Bolingbrook! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!


👉 Help make Patch AM better

We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what’s happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.


Share to NextDoor     Share to Facebook

More from Bolingbrook, IL
News | 2d
News | 1d
News | 18h
See more on Patch >

Sign up for free local newsletters and alerts for the
Bolingbrook, IL Patch

Patch.com is the nationwide leader in hyperlocal news.
Visit Patch.com to find your town today.

©2026 Patch Media. All Rights Reserved

Do Not Sell My Personal Information