Help An Illinois School District Win $100,000

Your vote could help make a world of difference for students in Bolingbrook's Valley View School District.

It was Benjamin Franklin who once said, "If we do not hang together, we shall surely hang separately." I know you're not from Bolingbrook, but Bolingbrook sure needs your help.  The Frohns, longtime residents of Bolingbrook, are among 24 national finalists for Patch's Deck the House contest.  What's at stake? A lot, actually. If the Frohns receive the most votes by Sunday, Jan. 8, theValley View School District will get $100,000 for local students. Now we know your kids don't attend any of Valley View's schools. But the Frohns are the only Illinois candidate. And during these cash-strapped times we live in, anyone can realize the enormous effect $100,000 can have on a child's education. Please take a moment to vote for the Frohns and help …

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