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Good day Bolingbrook! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How far can Bolingbrook's surging girls volleyball team go this year?
  • How did Bolingbrook High School stack up in new state rankings?
  • Why a Bolingbrook-linked immigrant aid grant is still stuck in limbo

Also on today's calendar: World Doctors Orchestra Naperville Charity Concert at Wentz Hall and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: Where do math teachers go on vacation? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Partly sunny, a stray t-storm, with a high of 83 and low of 67 degrees.
  • Sunday: Partly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 81, low: 62.
  • Monday: Partly sunny, with a high of 82 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. The Herald-News Girls volleyball notebook: Lockport making early case for deep playoff run (shawlocal.com subscription) — Bolingbrook's girls volleyball team is off to an impressive 6-1 start, with notable wins over Metamora, Normal and Minooka and only a loss to powerhouse Marist. Ranked No. 20 by MaxPreps, the Raiders now face potentially easier matches against Lane Tech and Thornwood as they build momentum for the postseason.
   

2. Both Valley View High Schools Named To US News Best High School List (patch.com) — Bolingbrook High School has been ranked 108th in Illinois by U.S. News, placing it among the top 11 percent of public high schools statewide and fourth in the Southwest Prairie Conference. Romeoville High School, also in Valley View District, ranked 105th and third in the conference, reflecting strong academic performance across the district.
   

3. Will County yet to disburse approved grant for immigration services group (chicagotribune.com) — A $200,000 Will County cannabis-tax grant for Illinois Workers in Action, which has a Bolingbrook location, still hasn't been released despite board approval last November. County officials say they lack clear documentation, while supporters argue the delay is stalling immigration, labor, and community services that many Bolingbrook and other Will County residents rely on.
   

4. Maintenance Technician Supervisor at WALGREENS (walgreens.com) — A full-time Maintenance Technician Supervisor position is open at Walgreens' Bolingbrook facility on South Schmidt Road, overseeing maintenance and local IT support for high-tech distribution systems. The role focuses on leading a maintenance team, ensuring safe, reliable operations, and offers a salary range from $65,000 to $113,750 depending on experience and qualifications.
   

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    Saturday September 5
  • Aquatic Fitness Pop-Up: Birthday Bash & Splash →
    Romeoville, IL Calendar, 630 Townhall Drive, Romeoville
    10:00 am
    • Monday September 7
  • District 58 Closed (Labor Day) NO SCHOOL
    Downers Grove GSD 58 Downers Grove, IL 60516
  • Labor Day - No School
    Lockport SD 91 MG & KG
  • Labor Day- Schools Closed
    Valley View CUSD 365U Romeoville, IL 60446
  • DISTRICT CLOSED - Labor Day
    WOODRIDGE SD 68 Woodridge, IL 60517
  • Labor Day (No School)
    Will County SD 92 Lockport, IL 60441
  • Romeoville Aquatic Center - Closed for Labor Day →
    Romeoville, IL Calendar, 630 Townhall Drive, Romeoville
    6:00 am

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💬 Chatter

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  • Obituary: James Allen Coffey —Fred C. Dames Funeral Home Read on Patch
  • Is anyone missing a cat?
    Walking in the common area near Walker. He/she was in my neighbors backyard. (Nextdoor Winston Village)
  • Manpower posted a job opening for Transportation Clerk in Bolingbrook. Apply here.
  • Circle K posted a job opening for Customer Service Representative, Overnights in Bolingbrook. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bolingbrook here.

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: Times Square (Thank you Jean K. for sending it in!)
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