Dad Beaten, Called 'Terrorist' / Drunk Climbs into Security Car / Apple Store Fraud / Brave Woman Won't Hide After Rape

Attacker Screamed ‘Terrorist Go Back to Your Country’ as He Beat Darien Man

• The Sikh Coalition is calling for the beating to be investigated as a hate crime. The victim, a father of two, was taken to a hospital.

Drunken Elmhurst Hospital Patient Climbs into Security Car: Police

• Police believe he may have mistaken the security car for a taxi.

New York Man Sent to Prison for Role in Naperville Apple Store Fraud Case

• The man allegedly had 16 counterfeit licenses on him, as well as four stolen credit cards.

‘I Want to Make a Difference,’ says Willowbrook Woman After Brutal Rape and Beating

• The 26-year-old woman was sexually assaulted and stabbed more than 17 times in her home.

Chicago Family Caught Shoplifting in Aurora

• The family that steals together stays together. Allegedly.

Elmhurst Cracks Top 10 In U.S. News Rankings for the Midwest

• Elmhurst moved up a spot in both the Best Colleges and Best Value Schools categories.

Horse Ranch for Special Needs Kids Needs Help

• The Plainfield facility is volunteer-run and thousands of dollars are needed to keep it going.

Superintendent Bruce Law: ‘Leaving Hinsdale Central Off the List Was Newsweek’s Mistake’

• ‘I can’t understand why Newsweek won’t do the very thing we expect our students to do.’

Carlson Paint, Glass & Art Store Celebrates 100 Years in Wheaton

• The stores has remained in the Carlson family since 1915.

Dog Owner Says Animal Hospital Mistakenly Spread Pet’s Ashes

• The woman expected to get the ashes back, but was told they were in a field.

Ex-Sox Slugger’s Mansion Will Put a Big Hurt on Your Wallet

• The former Oak Brook home of Frank Thomas is back on the market, and it’s back with the bigger asking price of almost $5M.

Dogs Rescued from Hinsdale House Fire

• Hinsdale fire personnel were nearby cleaning after their annual softball game Monday when the 911 call was made.

Shelter Operations Manager Celebrates 30 Years at Hinsdale Humane Society

• Jennifer Vlanzy shared her thoughts on the journey with attendees of the HHS Pet and Memorial Brick Blessing.

WAR Chest Boutique Does Business with a Purpose

• PATCH CONNECT: Learn about this mission-based endeavor in the heart of Naperville.

• Man Sentenced to 12 Years for Arson in Willowbrook
• College of DuPage Astronomy Program to Host ‘Supermoon’ Total Lunar Eclipse Viewing Sept. 27
• Driver Tried to Eat Cannabis to Hide it From Police: Cops
• Cause of Death Unknown for Carol Stream Man Who Fell From Ladder in Palatine
• Woman Recognizes Thieves Asking for Money in Grocery Parking Lot: Police
• Trapped in a Room with a Zombie

WORTH A LOOK

• Photos: Miles The Dog Attends Book Signing in Downers Grove
• DGN Seeks Band Alumni to Perform on Oct. 2
• Elmhurst Trolley Rerouted for Rock The Block Party
• I-88 Ramps at Illinois Route 59 Interchange Close Sept. 11
• Professional Children’s Theatre comes to the Tivoli
• Many Events Planned for DuPage Children’s Museum Reopening

STAR PATCHERS: OUR LOCAL BLOGGERS

• Downers Grove Adult Softball Fall City Championship
• Veterans Enjoy Canoe Outing on Fox River
• “Relationships in Progress” Opens September 25 at Gallery Theater

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• Local Jobs: Panera, GE, Elmhurst College, Gymboree, Canon

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