Downers Grove|News|
Fireworks Cause $150K Of Damage To Westmont Home; Juveniles Charged
Three juveniles face felony charges after police say they lit fireworks near a home in Westmont.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
- Downers Grove, IL
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Naperville, IL|News|
Reward Offered For Information About 2023 Attack In Naperville
Naperville Crime Stoppers is offering a reward of up to $1,000 for info leading to an arrest in the September 2023 incident.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Glen Ellyn, IL|News|
Restaurant Week Set To Kick Off In Glen Ellyn: What To Know
Dozens of local eateries will offer special deals and menu items for Glen Ellyn Restaurant Week 2024.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
115MPH Chase, Multiple Crashes Lead To 2 Arrests: Naperville Police
Police say two people fled officers Saturday, hitting speeds of more than 100 miles per hour.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Downers Grove|News|
In Memory Of Cheryl Cirko, 64, Of Downers Grove
A visitation will be held at Knollcrest Funeral Homes for Cheryl Cirko, 64, of Downers Grove.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Downers Grove|News|
Car Stolen From Hampton Inn Suites In Downers Grove
Police say the stolen car was later in a hit-and-run crash in Aurora.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Across Illinois, IL|News|
Big Milestones For Route 66, Girls' Flag Football: Good News, Illinois
This week, we celebrate good news stories from across Illinois that include historic moments for girls' flag football and Route 66.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Downers Grove|News|
Work Wraps On Adventure Falls Sprayground And Mini Golf
McCollum Park will boast a brand-new splash area and miniature golf course come May, when Adventure Falls Sprayground and Mini Golf debuts.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
Parking Fees Set To Increase April 1 In Wheaton: What To Know
This April marks the first time in 15 years that parking fees have increased in Wheaton.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
Man Charged In Methamphetamine Bust In Naperville: Police
Andre Wilborn, Jr., 32, was charged with multiple felonies after police say they found drugs and gun in a home he shares with his child.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Lemont, IL|News|
5 Wrestlers From Lemont High School Head To State
This weekend, five wrestlers from Lemont High School will compete in the IHSA State Wrestling Tournament in Champaign-Urbana.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
Foster, Rashid To Appear At Democratic Candidate Forum In Naperville
The Naperville League of Women Voters will host the 11th Congressional District Democratic Primary Candidate Forum ahead of March's election
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Glen Ellyn, IL|News|
Restaurants To Face Off In 2024 Charity Chili Cookoff At Reserve 22
This year marks the 4th Annual Glen Ellyn Restaurants' Charity Chili Cookoff, pitting chefs' inventive chili recipes against one another.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
Sunrise Rotary Unveils St. Paddy's Day 5K Beneficiaries
The 14th Annual Sunrise Rotary Naperville Running Company St. Paddy’s Day 5K is set for March 9, ahead of the city's St. Pat's parade.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Lemont, IL|News|
$17M Lemont Park District Referendum Question: What To Know
The park district would use the funds for improvements to Centennial Community Center and the construction of a new park development.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Glen Ellyn, IL|News|
$183M District 87 Bond Referendum On Ballot: What To Know
Learn more about District 87's $183 million bond referendum question appearing on the general primary election ballot.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Glen Ellyn, IL|News|
Winter Curbside Composting Continues Through March In Glen Ellyn
See how you can take part in the village's winter curbside composting program.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
$2.6M To Help Fund Sanitary District Improvements In Wheaton
The federal funding comes as part of Rep. Sean Casten's community initiatives for the 2023 fiscal year.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
Wheaton Armed Robbery Conviction Gets Man 23 Years In Prison
Denzel Furnace, 25, pleaded guilty to felony armed robbery for the Nov. 8, 2019 incident.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Across Illinois, IL|News|
COVID Isolation Guidelines Changing, Reports Say: What It Means In IL
The CDC reportedly plans to ease its five-day isolation guidance for people who test positive for COVID-19. Here’s what to know in Illinois.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
