Wheaton, IL|News|
City Council Votes Unanimously Against Video Gaming Cafe On Butterfield
Petitioners had hoped to add video gaming to the gas station and car wash at 22WO7O Butterfield Rd.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
- Downers Grove, IL
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Naperville, IL|News|
District 204 Chooses New Superintendent As Talley Plans To Exit
District 204 has chosen Dr. John Price to replace Dr. Adrian Talley, who is leaving the district at the end of the school year.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Glen Ellyn, IL|News|
3 Hurt In Rollover Crash In Glen Ellyn
Monday afternoon's crash took place near the intersection of Western and Geneva.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Downers Grove|News|
Village To Vote On Whether To Add 4-Way Stop At Summit And Park
The proposed ordinance changes come after safety concerns were raised about the intersection.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Lisle, IL|News|
Santa Claus Is Coming To Lisle: Where To See Him In 2025
Find out where to catch jolly old St. Nick in and around Lisle this holiday season.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
Partial Book Road Closure Takes Effect In Naperville
The closure will be in effect as crews from DuPage Water Commission work to restore a water line.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Glen Ellyn, IL|News|
State Of The Village Discussion Session To Be Held In Glen Ellyn
The discussion and question and answer session will be hosted by the League of Women Voters Glen Ellyn.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
Naperville Park District Puts $120 Million Dollar Referendum Question On Ballot
The bond amount was originally $135 million but was recently reduced to $120 million.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Downers Grove|News|
Man Charged In Burglary, Robbery At Downers Grove North
A Chicago man faces multiple felony charges after police say he robbed a maintenance worker after entering the school through a window.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Downers Grove|News|
Fake ID Used To Get Loan, Buy Car In Downers Grove: Cops
Police say a man used a fake ID with information that belonged to a Memphis, Tennessee, man.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Glen Ellyn, IL|News|
Santa Claus Is Coming To Glen Ellyn: Where To See Him In 2025
Find out where to catch jolly old St. Nick in and around Glen Ellyn this holiday season.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
Santa Claus Is Coming To Wheaton: Where To See Him In 2025
Find out where to catch jolly old St. Nick in and around Wheaton this holiday season.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
Sober Driving Encouraged Amid Holiday Crackdown In Naperville
Naperville police will increase patrols to target drunk and high drivers as Christmas and New Year's Eve approach.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Woodridge, IL|News|
Santa Claus Is Coming To Woodridge: Where To See Him In 2025
Find out where to catch jolly old St. Nick in and around Woodridge this holiday season.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Downers Grove|News|
Santa Claus Is Coming To Downers Grove: Where To See Him In 2025
Find out where to catch jolly old St. Nick in and around Downers Grove this holiday season.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Across Illinois, IL|News|
Return Of The Bison; Big House Ballgame At Old Joliet Prison: Good News, Illinois
This week, we celebrate the return of bison to a Kane County prairie, a baseball game slated for 2026 at the Old Joliet Prison and more.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Across Illinois, IL|News|
Will IL See A White Christmas? Here’s What The Odds Say
There's already been record snowfall in parts of Illinois this year, but does that mean there will be a white Christmas?
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
Loaves & Fishes Receives $5M For Hub Expansion From Endeavor Health
The local food pantry is the first recipient of the hospital group's Community Investment Fund Impact Award.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Lisle, IL|News|
Lisle To Vote On 66-Townhome Arbor Station Development
The village board of trustees is set to vote on final plats of subdivision, zoning variances and special use permits for the project.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Glen Ellyn, IL|News|
Warming Centers To Open In DuPage County As Bitter Cold Looms
DuPage County's warming centers can offer shelter from cold for residents in need as temperatures are set to plunge into the single digits.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
