Downers Grove|News|
Easter Egg Hunt Planned For March 22 At Fishel Park
The Easter Bunny will be on hand for the Downers Grove Park District's Annual Bunny Hop Egg Hunt.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
- Downers Grove, IL
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Lemont, IL|News|
$2K Scholarships Offered By Lemont Junior Woman's Club
See how high school seniors and graduates can apply to receive a scholarship of $2,000 or more from the Lemont Junior Woman's Club.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
8 District 203 Students Named Presidential Scholars
The students were among fewer than 170 high school seniors in the U.S. to receive the prestigious Presidential Scholar designation.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
Best Bets For Easter Brunch In, Around Wheaton
Easter falls on March 31, 2024, this year. See what's on the menu at brunch spots in Wheaton this season.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Glen Ellyn, IL|News|
Best Bets For Easter Brunch In, Around Glen Ellyn
Easter falls on March 31, 2024, this year. See what's on the menu at brunch spots in Glen Ellyn this season.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Downers Grove|News|
Best Bets For Easter Brunch In, Around Downers Grove
Easter falls on March 31, 2024, this year. See what's on the menu at brunch spots in Downers Grove this season.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
Woman Who Brought Gun To DuPage Courthouse Gets Probation: Report
Suheir Barham, 47, of Oak Lawn, will serve two years of probation for the July 2023 incident, Daily Herald reports.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
Naperville Help Center To Link Residents, City Officials
As of March 4, Naperville residents will be able to use the city's help center to connect with public officials.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Downers Grove|News|
Lineup Unveiled For Summer Concert Series In Downers Grove
It's not too early to start planning which concerts to catch in Downers Grove this summer.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Lemont, IL|News|
Old Quarry Middle School Earns Statewide Recognition
The school was recently honored as an Illinois Horizon School to Watch.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Downers Grove|News|
More Car Burglaries Reported In Downers Grove
Police say two separate burglaries were reported in mid-February, following a car theft and two other burglary incidents.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
13-Year Drug-Induced Homicide Sentence For Naperville Man
Courvoisier Thomas, 40, was sentenced to 13 years in prison in connection with the 2021 death of a 35-year-old Addison woman.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Across Illinois, IL|News|
Pup Pulled To Safety, Deputy Coroner Blazes Trail: Good News, Illinois
This week, we shine a spotlight on a dog who was saved from an icy lake and a woman who became Joliet's first black female deputy coroner.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
Traffic Light Near Target On Roosevelt? City Council Meeting Planned
The Wheaton City Council will weigh a proposal to install a traffic light on Roosevelt Road near Target and St. Francis High School.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Downers Grove|News|
Free Dental Checkups Available For Kids In DuPage County
DuPage County Health Department will offer free dental screenings as part of the American Dental Association's "Give Kids A Smile Day."
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
6th Gun Arrest Reported at TopGolf In Less Than 6 Months: Report
Since September, Naperville police have made half a dozen gun-related arrests at the TopGolf on Odyssey Court.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Downers Grove|News|
Cars Burglarized At XSport, Good Samaritan In Downers Grove
The burglaries took place Feb. 13 and Feb. 14, respectively.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Across Illinois, IL|News|
Storms Possible After 60-Degree Temps In Chicago Area
Wednesday's springlike weather threatens to bring stormy conditions after midnight.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
Wallet Nabbed After Shopper Distracted By Thief In Wheaton Whole Foods
Police say a woman distracted a shopper before stealing their wallet.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Lemont, IL|News|
Fire Damages Front Office Of Auto Shop In Lemont
The fire broke out around 5 a.m. in the 900 block of Main Street.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
