Glen Ellyn, IL|News|
Rock Out While Supporting The Glen Ellyn Food Pantry On Sept. 17
"Rockin' for the Pantry," set to take place on Hunger Action Day, will feature bands from Glen Ellyn's School of Rock.
Gabby DeBenedictis, Patch Staff
Gabby DeBenedictis, Patch Staff
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Naperville, IL|News|
David's Promises 'Complete Modernization' At New Naperville Store
Brides can now get a 3D look at wedding dresses online, then try their favorites on in-person at the new shop, located in Naper West Plaza.
Gabby DeBenedictis, Patch Staff
Downers Grove, IL|News|
Busy Bee Bakery For Sale; Owner Must Vacate In Two Months
Katie Kalousek hopes to keep the bakery's legacy alive and is asking anyone seriously interested in purchasing it to contact her.
Gabby DeBenedictis, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
Support The Special Olympics By Visiting Wheaton's Dunkin' Friday
The Wheaton Police Department will host "Coffee for Champions" from 5 a.m. to noon. Each guest who donates gets a coupon for a free donut.
Gabby DeBenedictis, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
Bethany Lutheran Loses State Recognition Over Mask Defiance
The Naperville school is staring down a loss of state funds and exclusion from state-sanctioned sports for refusing to mandate masks.
Gabby DeBenedictis, Patch Staff
Downers Grove, IL|News|
Downers Grove Police Warn Of Email, Text Scams Sent To Residents
City residents have received emails or text messages that include the secretary of state logo and masthead and ask for personal information.
Gabby DeBenedictis, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
Second Amazon Fresh Store Likely Coming To Naperville
The company is hiring grocery, food service and kitchen associates and has requested a liquor license for a building on Ogden Avenue.
Gabby DeBenedictis, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
View The 'Huey' Helicopter At Cantigny Park In September
An "iconic symbol of the Vietnam War," it will be displayed throughout the month. Educators will host a presentation about it on Sept. 24.
Gabby DeBenedictis, Patch Staff
Glen Ellyn, IL|News|
Glen Ellyn Backyard Barbecue Will Return Live And In-Person
After last year's event went virtual, the 13th annual competition will be held on Sept. 11 in downtown Glen Ellyn.
Gabby DeBenedictis, Patch Staff
Plainfield, IL|News|
Trail Connecting Springbank To Downtown Will Be Finished By Fall
The trail will run from Electric Park through Mather Woods to Renwick Road. From there, it will connect to downtown Plainfield.
Gabby DeBenedictis, Patch Staff
Bolingbrook, IL|News|
High School Gymnasts On Bolingbrook Team Can Now Compete In Meets
The team switched to the Amateur Athletic Union, allowing gymnasts who have graduated eighth grade to compete in meets for the first time.
Gabby DeBenedictis, Patch Staff
Oswego, IL|News|
Invite Rep. Batinick To Your Small Business In The 97th District
Business owners are invited to speak with the state representative about how COVID-19 has affected their company and how the state can help.
Gabby DeBenedictis, Patch Staff
Oswego, IL|News|
Newest Oswego Police Officer Sworn In At Village Board Meeting
Thomas Samansky, 28, transferred to Oswego after around four years in the Chicago Police Department. He will serve as a patrol officer.
Gabby DeBenedictis, Patch Staff
Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Get Vaccinated In Bolingbrook At Health Dept.'s New Weekly Clinic
The clinic will provide the Pfizer vaccine, which has been approved for people ages 12 and up, on Wednesdays at 323 Quadrangle Drive.
Gabby DeBenedictis, Patch Staff
Plainfield, IL|News|
District 202 Posts August Breakfast, Lunch Menus For All Schools
The menus are subject to change due to a national food shortage, and Aramark recommends packing lunch for children with severe allergies.
Gabby DeBenedictis, Patch Staff
Plainfield, IL|News|
Catch Disney's 'Soul' At Bott Park Drive-In Next Month
Plainfield Park District will screen the movie, which follows a jazz musician, on Friday, Sept. 10. Registration costs $15 per car.
Gabby DeBenedictis, Patch Staff
Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Bolingbrook Native Heads To International Volleyball Tournament
Tyler Mitchem, a senior at Lewis University, will represent the U.S. on a 14-person team at the NORCECA Continental Championship this week.
Gabby DeBenedictis, Patch Staff
Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Mayor, Experts Talk Cannabis At Bolingbrook Meeting
Officials discussed cannabis ordinances and industry information and answered questions relating to public health and sales revenue.
Gabby DeBenedictis, Patch Staff
Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Finish Park District's Summer Challenges By Aug. 31 To Win Prizes
The Bolingbrook Park District is giving out snack cases and bandanas to village residents who hike its trails and answer trivia questions.
Gabby DeBenedictis, Patch Staff
Oswego, IL|News|
Men Fired Shots From Car, Drove Erratically, Escaped: Police
Officers responding to a report of shots fired unsuccessfully attempted to stop the car. Police later found it, with no one inside.
Gabby DeBenedictis, Patch Staff
