All we ever hear in Bolingbrook is that "things always stay the same". This seems to be true of the activities that are planned year after year by the local government. The Village of Bolingbrook hosts the same parades, carnivals, and events each and every year. Now the residents are looking for something different.
"I want to be able to go and meet other residents. I don't want to support a political party, business, or chamber to do this. I am an average person looking to meet others that have common interests." This is stated by a resident named Marty. Marty is one of many voicing new concerns over a lack of group activities in the Village. She feels that the events are too large and too controlled, as well as made to keep people from socializing by size. For example, she claims that the Village picnic does not encourage anything other than sharing time with your own small group.
When we asked other residents how often they attend these events, some say they attend with hopes to see change. Another resident named Matt claims that he stopped going to Great America every year because he was bored that nothing had changed. This is how he feels about Bolingbrook's parade, 4th of July, and Village picnic.
We ask that you send your suggestions directly to the Mayor at BBMayor@aol.com
Let it be heard you want your tax dollars supporting something new. Let it be heard that you want the politics and the business supports out of this and make it about the other 99% of the population.
This isnt just a Bolingbrook thing it is a societal problem. We used to build front porches, now we build back patios. Many people haven't even met their own neighbors. As t he media slowly plays one person/ethnic group against another we become more fearful and withdrawn. Look to yourselves for the answer not the Govt! Go to Church, throw a pot luck, have a block party or a progressive dinner! Go shake your neighbors hand! We can do these thing on our own people! RELY ON YOURSELVES!
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