Naperville, IL|News|
Residents Sought To Serve On City Boards In Naperville
Residents are invited to serve on Naperville's commissions and boards to provide their perspective on citywide issues.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
- Downers Grove, IL
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Wheaton, IL|News|
'Culture Of Violence,' Unprovoked Attacks At District 200, Parents Say
Parents told Patch their children try to avoid using the restroom and have been attacked unprovoked at District 200 schools.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Glen Ellyn, IL|News|
Sunset Pool Upgrades ' On Track' For Memorial Day Opening
The upgrades to Sunset Pool include new slides, a wading pool for children and an updated concession stand.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
Over $750K In Cryptocurrency Losses Reported Amid Scams In Naperville
Police are urging residents to stay vigilant, as they have seen "an unusual number of fraud cases involving cryptocurrency" since February.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
Counterfeit Bill, Retail Theft Reported At Ulta In Wheaton
Police responded to a retail theft at the Ulta on Danada Square Feb. 9, the most recent in a string of retail thefts at the location.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Downers Grove|News|
Wendy's Requests Extension Of Special Use Permit On Butterfield
Petitioners are asking for an extension that would allow them more time to get a building permit approved.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Lemont, IL|News|
Lemont v Hunger Aims To Prep 100K Meals For Those In Need
Lemont High School's National Honor Society plans to double the number of meals it packed in 2023.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Lisle, IL|News|
Stilin's Pub and Grill Launches GoFundMe Amid Financial Struggles
The owners of Stilin's Pub and Grill say they suffered a "significant loss" after Heritage Harley closed in 2023.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Downers Grove|News|
Future Developments Take Center Stage With 'Guiding DG' Plans
The villages "Guiding DG" initiative will explore four plans for shaping future projects and initiatives. A meeting is planned for April
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
Driver Hurt When Car Strikes Tree, Catches Fire In Winfield: Police
Police say a 33-year-old man was hurt in a single-car crash in Winfield Sunday.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
Irish Dance School Labor Of Love For Naperville Husband-Wife Team
Naperville couple Jen Bailey-Murray and Kevin Murray have been celebrating the success of their award-winning Irish dance school in Lemont.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Downers Grove|News|
Irish Dance School Labor Of Love For Downers Grove Native, Husband
Downers Grove native Jen Bailey-Murray has been celebrating the success of the award-winning dance school she owns with husband Kevin.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Lemont, IL|News|
Award-Winning Irish Dance School Labor Of Love For Husband-Wife Team
Bailey Murray Academy of Irish Dance has brought one couple's love of Irish dancing to dancers around the globe, most recently in Lemont.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
'Time To Act:' Fight Prompts Rally Ahead Of District 200 Meeting
A group of parents plans to gather outside Wheaton Warrenville High School Wednesday in the wake of a fight that injured a student Feb. 28.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
Cops Urge Residents To Drive Sober On St. Patrick's Day
Naperville police will increase patrols during the St. Patrick's Day holiday, focusing on preventing impaired driving.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Across Illinois, IL|News|
Epic St. Pat's Parade; Medical Strides Made: Good News Illinois
This week, we celebrate upgrades in radiation therapy and one town whose St. Paddy's parade brought out 30,000 people.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Across Illinois, IL|News|
Send Photos Of Your Pups For National Puppy Day In Illinois
National Puppy Day is March 23. Send Patch pics of your pups to be featured in a future article. Factual disclaimer: every dog is a puppy.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
Man Accused Of Burglarizing Walgreens In Naperville
Police say Ronald Rueckheim, 55, of Naperville, broke a window to get into the Walgreens on 87th Street.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
Residents Urge Ceasefire Resolution At Naperville City Council Meeting
At the March 5 City Council meeting, close to two dozen residents pleaded with members to call for a ceasefire between Israel and Gaza.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Glen Ellyn, IL|News|
GoFundMe Started After Death Of Glenbard West Football Player
Erik “Lonnie” Lonvick died after "an utterly unexpected cardiac event" Saturday, according to his obituary.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
