Across Illinois, IL|News|
Fall Feels, Stunning Start: Good News, Illinois
This week, we celebrate fall fun in Illinois and learn about a football team who began this season by shaking 20 years of rough starts.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
- Downers Grove, IL
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Naperville, IL|News|
Time Capsule, Dedication Ceremony To Celebrate 150-Year Anniversary Of Oswald's Pharmacy
Residents can see the items to be included in the time capsule, which will be sealed in the pharmacy's original home on Jefferson.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Downers Grove|News|
Car Burglarized, Senior Targeted In Medicare Scam: Downers Grove Blotter
See which crimes were reported on the most recent Downers Grove police blotter.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Across Illinois, IL|News|
5 IL Grocery Store Chains Make List Of Nation's Best
Readers selected their favorite grocery stores from across the country. Five Illinois grocery chains made the cut.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Glen Ellyn, IL|News|
Suburb Ranked Among Top 9 Places To Live In U.S.: Study
Travel + Leisure recently ranked one Chicago suburb among the 9 Best Places to Live in the U.S. And it might not be the one you think.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
Roofers Arrested By ICE While Working On Home In Naperville: Report
The incident comes amid increasing ICE activity as part of Trump's "Operation Midway Blitz."
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Glen Ellyn, IL|News|
Live Music, Apple Cider Donuts, Face Painting To Kick Off Fall At OAKtoberfest
The annual event is set for Oct. 4 at Maryknoll Park in Glen Ellyn.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
City Council Votes Against Zoning Amendment For Cat Lounge On Roosevelt Road
Candle of Hope Foundation had sought the zoning amendment to bring a cat lounge to 923 Roosevelt Rd.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
Unlimited Chili Tastings As Restaurants Compete In Wheaton Chili Cookoff
The Chili Cookoff is set for Oct. 4 in downtown Wheaton.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
Irish Fest Brings 2 Days Of Music, Dancing, Food To Central Park
Naperville Irish Fest will be held Sept. 19 and Sept. 20 in Central Park.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Downers Grove|News|
Recycling Extravaganza Planned For Oct. 4 In Downers Grove
Residents can unload electronics, furniture, books and other items, most of which at no cost, during the event.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
Masked ICE Agents Arrested Over A Dozen People In West Chicago, Villa Says
State Sen. Karina Villa said at a news conference that the individuals were taken from grocery stores, homes and while walking outside.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Glen Ellyn, IL|News|
Vendors Sought For Autumn Craft Fair In Glen Ellyn
The Glen Ellyn Park District will host the 2nd Annual Autumn Craft Fair on Oct. 4.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Glen Ellyn, IL|News|
Two Hound Red To Host Glen Ellyn Oktoberfest
The three-day event features live music, German food, beer and more.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Lisle, IL|News|
Residents Can Unload Larger Household Items During Community Cleanup Day in Lisle
On Oct. 4, Lisle residents can dispose of an unlimited amount of household items and refuse curbside.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Lisle, IL|News|
Glass Pumpkin Patch, Glass Blowing Demos Return To Morton Arboretum Oct. 10
Morton Arboretum will be all aglitter with rows of artisanal glass pumpkins starting Oct. 10. Members get access Oct. 9.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
Hay Rides, Bounce Houses, Pumpkin Painting At Cantigny's Fall Fest
Cantigny Park's 2025 Fall Fest will be held Sept. 27 and Sept. 28.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
Man Released After Being Charged In Connection With 6 Burglaries In Naperville
Prudencio Ugaban, 54, was charged in connection with a string of retail burglaries that took place between July 24 and Sept. 7.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Downers Grove|News|
Talon Preserve's 35-Home Subdivision To Be Considered By Commissioners
The development would occupy 18 acres at Cumnor Road and 39th Street, with homes that are expected to sell at up to $1.6 million.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
Missing 67-Year-Old Woman Found Safe: West Chicago Police
Police said she did not come home after an errand Sunday morning, but later said she was found safe.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
