BOLINGBROOK, IL — As 2015 ends, take a look back at the year’s stories. Some of them will inspire, others will make you tear up.
What 2015 stories were most memorable to you?
Good Samaritan Picks Up Bill for Bolingbrook Firefighters
Firefighters were shopping when they had to go out on a call. When they returned, their groceries were paid for.
Wife-Killer Drew Peterson Tried to Put Hit on Prosecutor Who Put Him Away
The disgraced cop faced another charge in his long legal battle.
Bolingbrook Resident Wins $450K Lotto Prize
The morning after the drawing, Marie Colon opened an email with the winning numbers and instantly recognized the numbers as being her own.
Bolingbrook Man Pleads Guilty to Attempting to Join ISIS
A search of the teen’s home found notebooks outlining his plans to support the terrorist network.
Candy Company Opens New Packaging Center in Bolingbrook
The business was expected to bring in 100 new jobs to the area.
Bolingbrook Teacher Joins Scientists Aboard Research Vessel
“It was an amazing experience,” Humphrey Middle School teacher Mike Stoehrmann said.
Woman Claims Autistic Son Was Abused at Former Bolingbrook Daycare
The woman said her son came home from the daycare with red welts on his rear end. She is still looking for answers.
Couple Gets 5 Years for Starving Death of Infant
The baby was confined to a basement where the only heat source was from a space heater. The couple also claimed they didn’t have enough money, feeding the baby cereal mixed with water.
Petition Calls for Dismissal of Valley View Superintendent
The anonymous petition called for Superintendent James Mitchem to be removed, claiming moral and professional inadequacies.
Bolingbrook 13-Year-Old Dies After Collapsing During Basketball Practice
Dramon Ratcliff, 13, collapsed while practicing basketball with a private league at Plainfield Central High School.
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