Makin' Schmacon in Naperville / Football Prayer Spat / Street Racer Charged / Hospital Wedding

Bringing Home the Schmacon

• An all-beef alternative to bacon created by a Naperville business owner claims to offer great taste and fewer calories.

Football Players Stand Behind Coach in Team Prayer Issue

• Naperville Schools Superintendent Dan Bridges said he would put a stop to team prayers, but it appears that won’t stop the football players.

Accused Street Racer Charged with Reckless Homicide in Fatal Crash

• Citations were issued against a Plainfield man, but police are seeing if charges can be upgraded before releasing more information.

A Change of Plans, Not Heart: Couple Weds in Hospital Chapel

• The bride’s struggle with invisible illnesses couldn’t stop these two from saying “I do.”

‘Mentally Unfit’ Man Allegedly Threatened to Kill State Toll Chairman

• The 57-year-old Oswego man reportedly has a legal history with Robert J. Schillerstrom stretching back to 2010.

Accused Darien Walmart Shooter Held on $3 Million Bail

• Bradley Morris of Downers Grove charged with attempted murder.

12-Year-Old Jailed for Clubbing Classmate In Head With Wiffle Ball Bat: Cops

• The beaten 13-year-old’s mother took him to Edward Hospital in Naperville, police said.

COD Student Wins $100,000 Dr. Pepper Tuition Giveaway

• College of DuPage student Kotryna Staputyte of Naperville held her focus during halftime of the PAC 12 championship football game

Car Crash Injuries Fatal for Elderly Driver in Oak Brook

• The elderly woman’s car was disabled on 31st Street when the crash occurred.

Hinsdale D86, SEIU Announce 5-Year Collective Bargaining Agreement with Buildings and Grounds Staff

• “We are so glad that we have been able to reach a deal so quickly.”

Alter Brewing Company to Open in Downers Grove

• The brewery plans to open later this month.

Naked Wanderer Arrested at Naperville Fitness Center

• The nude dude was spotted in the women’s locker room and pool area.

Elmhurst Bank Robbery Suspect Charged in Winnetka Heist

• A 19-year-old Evanston woman reportedly got advice from two accomplices.

Elmhurst Professor Co-Edits Book About 21st Century Chicago

• The book explores how Chicago’s political climate and actions affect efforts to be a top-tier global city.

Manager of WAR Chest Has a History With Naperville

• In a Patch Connect video, Missy Hoekstra-Hecht shares what she loves about Naperville.

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• Body Found in Retention Pond Identified as Woodridge Man
• Police Catch Passenger Chewing Cannabis Baggie
• Underwear Thief Gets 180 Days for Child Porn
• Christmas Lights Snipped Twice at Elmhurst Home
• XBox, Madden Video Games Stolen From Glen Ellyn Home: Police

WORTH A LOOK

• Downers Grove Junior Woman’s Club to Host Mother and Son Gym Jam
• Former Speaker of the House Lee Daniels to Chair COD Presidential Search Committee
• COD Wants Your Help in Identifying Qualities for Next College President
• ‘Scientific Forces’ at New Children’s Museum Exhibit
• Debutantes to be Presented at Hinsdale Assembly Ball
• Ogden 6 Theatre Temporary Home for After Hours Film Society
• LEGO Train Show, Brunch With the Grinch Held at Cantigny Park This Weekend

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• Local Jobs: Fresh Thyme, Comcast, Victoria’s Secret, YMCA

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