Darien, IL|News|
Spread Cheer, Not Bacteria This Holiday Season With Proper Food Prep
Stay healthy this season by making sure foods are prepared safely.
Erin Sauder, Patch Staff
Erin Sauder, Patch Staff
- Bolingbrook, IL
Erin has been a journalist for more than a decade, as well as a dabbler in fiction writing. With experience as a reporter for Suburban Life and Elgin Courier News, Erin has been working with Patch as a reporter and guest editor since early 2011.
In her free time, Erin loves reading and writing (but hates arithmetic with a passion).
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Lemont, IL|News|
Déjá Vu Rack Helps Shoppers Look Good For Less
Last month, the store celebrated its one year anniversary in Lemont.
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Darien, IL|News|
Get to Know a Patch Blogger: Dave Mikulskis
Over the next several weeks, Darien Patch will feature one of its bloggers.
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Yorkville, IL|News|
What Are Local Stores' Hours for Christmas Eve?
Several Yorkville area stores are open the day before the holiday for last-minute shoppers.
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Lemont, IL|News|
Patch Picks: New Year, New Fun
Ring in the new year with some fun. There are several activities planned for January in Lemont.
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Yorkville, IL|News|
Local Stores You Probably Didn't Know Were Open on Christmas Day
There's Walgreens for last-minute gifts and groceries, a few options for movies and a liquor store for, well, liquor.
Erin Sauder, Patch Staff
Darien, IL|News|
Get to Know a Patch Blogger: James Crandell
Over the next several weeks, Darien Patch will introduce the community to some of its bloggers.
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Montgomery, IL|News|
Local Food Pantries: Remember Us This Holiday Season
Donations needed for the holiday season.
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Oswego, IL|News|
Library Nears 1 Million Items Loaned for the Year
Officials projecting even more business this fiscal year.
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Darien, IL|News|
Get to Know a Patch Blogger: Nancy Urban
Over the next several weeks, Darien Patch will feature profiles of its bloggers.
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Oswego, IL|News|
Plank’s SOS Committee Providing TLC to Those in Need
About 75 families have stepped up to help serve on Plank Junior High’s Serving Others Selflessly committee.
Erin Sauder, Patch Staff
Montgomery, IL|News|
UPDATED: Montgomery’s Best-Bedecked Homes Recognized
Members of the village’s Beautification Committee have placed signs at the homes who were deemed winners in the Holiday Decorations Contest. UPDATED with full winners list.
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Montgomery, IL|News|
Near-Miss for Local Hero in GM Contest
Montgomery's Herschel Luckinbill takes second in General Motors’ Our Town, Our Heroes contest.
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Yorkville, IL|News|
Yorkville Intermediate Encouraging Positive Interactions Between Teachers, Students
Through the 1-5-9 initiative, YIS staff members makes an effort to encourage interactions with one student, five days a week for nine weeks.
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Lemont, IL|News|
Patch Picks: Holiday Fun For Families
Spend some quality time with your families this season. There are several family-friendly events planned in Lemont.
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Darien, IL|News|
Get to Know a Patch Blogger: Barbara Gilleece
Over the next several weeks, Darien Patch will feature profiles of its bloggers.
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Yorkville, IL|News|
District 115 Approves Concussion Rules for Student Athletes
Modeled after the Illinois High School Association policy, the new rules require written permission from a licensed health care provider before a student who had a concussion can return to practice or play.
Erin Sauder, Patch Staff
Lemont, IL|News|
Frigid 5K, Breakfast With Santa Tops Park District's Weekend Festivities
The third annual Frigid 5K race begins at 8 a.m. behind the CORE Fitness and Aquatics Complex. Breakfast with Santa will be held from 9 a.m. to noon Sunday.
Erin Sauder, Patch Staff
Oswego, IL|News|
Local Musicians to Promote First CD on WGN Friday
Ron Stark, director of Fox River Academy of Music and Art is Oswego, along with his band Callaloo, will promote their first CD on “WGN News at Noon."
Erin Sauder, Patch Staff
Darien, IL|News|
Health Department Inspections Show Darien School Cafeterias in Compliance
The highest number of demerits given to schools in Darien was five, while most of the cafeterias got zero.
Erin Sauder, Patch Staff
