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Montgomery Honored for Conservation Efforts
The village was one of two municipalities receiving the award from The Conservation Foundation.

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The village was one of two municipalities receiving the award from The Conservation Foundation.

A roundup of online job listings within the Lisle and Naperville area.
Every week Patch shares information on pets waiting to be adopted at the Naperville Area Humane Society and Animals Deserving of Proper Treatment.
A free training program for unemployed or underemployed veterans is set to begin in January 2013.
The library will forgive fines in return for canned goods that are then donated to the Lisle Township Food Pantry.
Look to the skies for some stunning light displays this November and December.
Local businesses salute our service men and women with special deals year-round, as well as on Veterans Day.
Take a shot at this week's prize of a great big load of Patch gear.
Village crews will travel throughout Lisle to collect leaves from residences in Lisle's corporate limits.
The Burr Ridge mayor who had a narrow unofficial victory Tuesday night in his District 3 DuPage County Board race said he still wants to hold both offices simultaneously.
Police will be on the lookout for drivers that are driving under the influence of alcohol or not wearing safety belts.
Agency’s new online service helps customers contest violations for which they are not responsible, usually when a vehicle is stolen or sold, officials said.
Officers allegedly found an open can of an alcoholic beverage inside the vehicle.
Here are some items from the Village of Lisle Police Department blotter Nov. 3-6.
Schmitt was appointed to the Lisle Village Board in June 2003, and was elected as trustee in 2005 and re-elected in 2009.
The cell phones allow soldiers to have the opportunity to communicate with loved ones for free.
Nominations will be accepted through Monday, Dec. 10, and judging will take place the evening of Wednesday, Dec. 12.
A roundup of online job listings within the Lisle and Naperville area.
Every week Patch shares information on pets waiting to be adopted at the Naperville Area Humane Society and Animals Deserving of Proper Treatment.