Lemont, IL|News|
CITGO Employee Honored For Saving Driver From Burning Van On Tracks
Jared Read was recently given Lifesaving Awards for his quick actions to save a driver while he was on his evening shift.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
- Downers Grove, IL
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Downers Grove|News|
Ticket Sales Launch For Downers Grove Wine Walk
The Downers Grove Wine Walk is set for May 1, with tickets available as of 12 p.m. April 3.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Downers Grove|News|
Downers Grove Man Charged With Insurance Fraud In Naperville Incidents
Robert J. Sladek, 45, was also charged with theft and forgery in connection with incidents that took place between 2021 and 2022.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
Free Cone Day! Get The Scoop At Ben & Jerry's Naperville
Try not to scream...for the free ice cream Ben & Jerry's Naperville Scoop Shop will be serving up for their annual Free Cone Day.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
Cops To Target Distracted Drivers In Naperville
April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, which means Naperville police will be out in full force.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
Special Events Get Boost From $311K Grant Awarded To Naper Settlement
The state grant comes with support from Rep. Janet Yang Rohr and Sen. Laura Ellman, a news release said.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
Text Option Now Available Via 211 In DuPage County
Residents can now text 211 to connect with resources for legal aid, food, income support and more. See how to set up the service.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Lemont, IL|News|
Registration Open For Quarryman Challenge In Lemont
The 5K, 10-mile race weaves through the scenic setting of downtown Lemont and its surrounding neighborhoods.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
Wheaton French Market Set To Kick Off 2024 Season
The Wheaton French Market will open April 13 to kick off its 2024 season.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
3 Shops Cited For Selling Nicotine Products To Minors In Naperville
Three businesses were cited during the Naperville Police Department's recent tobacco compliance check.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
Gun Charges Filed Against 2 Men In Separate Arrests At Topgolf
Police say they found guns on two men, and cocaine on one of the men, at Topgolf last weekend.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Downers Grove|News|
Retail Theft Reported At Best Buy In Downers Grove
A man was charged with retail theft after items were stolen from the Best Buy on Butterfield Road.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
Deputies To Target Distracted Drivers In DuPage County
April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, which means the DuPage County Sheriff's Office will be out in full force.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
Blaze Displaces Residents From Duplex In Naperville
The fire, which broke out early Saturday, was spotted by someone passing by the home.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
72-Year Sentence For Man Convicted In Wheaton, Lombard Home Invasions
A second man has been sentenced to 72 years for his role in a pair of home invasions that took place in Wheaton and Lombard in 2020.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
Will I See The Total Solar Eclipse In Wheaton?
Excitement is building for the solar eclipse in Wheaton on April 8, where we'll experience 94 percent partiality.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
Will I See The Total Solar Eclipse In Naperville?
Excitement is building for the solar eclipse in Naperville on April 8, where we'll experience 94 percent partiality.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Lemont, IL|News|
Will I See The Total Solar Eclipse In Lemont?
Excitement is building for the solar eclipse in Lemont on April 8, where we'll experience 95 percent partiality.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Glen Ellyn, IL|News|
Will I See The Total Solar Eclipse In Glen Ellyn
Excitement is building for the solar eclipse in Glen Ellyn on April 8, where we'll experience 95 percent partiality.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Downers Grove|News|
Will I See The Total Solar Eclipse In Downers Grove?
Excitement is building for the solar eclipse in Downers Grove on April 8, where we'll experience 95 percent partiality.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff