Across Illinois, IL|News|
These IL DMV Locations Expanding Services Temporarily For REAL ID Demand
The walk-in services will be available on Saturdays throughout August and early September.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
- Downers Grove, IL
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Naperville, IL|News|
Gun Drawn On Driver In Road Rage Incident That Led To High-Speed Chase: PD
Police say a 31-year-old Cicero man reached speeds of over 95 mph as he fled Naperville police after a road rage incident Friday night.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
Motorcyclist Killed In Single-Vehicle Crash In Naperville
Police say a 28-year-old Aurora man was killed in Sunday's crash on Washington Street.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Downers Grove|News|
Retail Thefts At TJ Maxx, Golf Galaxy In Downers Grove
Shoplifters hit two stores in Downers Grove in a matter of three days, police say.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
Ticket Sales Kick Off For Naperville's Fall Wine Walk
The popular Downtown Naperville Fall Wine Walk is known for selling out in previous years.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
Missing Naperville Woman 'May Be In Need Of Help,' Family Says
The family of Olasinmibo Abosede has come to Naperville from the UK amid growing concern for her safety after more than a week missing.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Across Illinois, IL|News|
Hometown Heroes, Planet Parade, More: Good News, Illinois
In this week's good news roundup, planets align, all-stars align and pups pose for beer cans.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Downers Grove|News|
Multicultural Festival To Feature Jamaican Food, Lithuanian Dance, Origami And More
The Tapestry Multicultural Festival we be held at Fishel Park on Sept. 6.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
County To Unveil New Crisis Recovery Center with Ribbon-Cutting Event
DuPage County's Crisis Recovery Center aims to provide residents with an alternative to law enforcement when they need help in a crisis.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
Paw-Parazzi Moment? Pet Pics Sought For Miskatonic Beer Can
The winning cat and dog will be featured on a can of West Coast Wizard beer as part of the brewery's partnership with Paws for a Cause.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
Bat Tests Positive For Rabies In DuPage County
"Never touch a bat, " DuPage County Health Department cautions, after a bat has tested positive for rabies.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Across Illinois, IL|News|
How Shifting Vaccine Policy Could Affect IL School-Age Children
See how recent changes to the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices may impact student vaccinations in Illinois.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Downers Grove|News|
Pat Benatar, Neil Giraldo To Promote New Kids' Book In Downers Grove
Anderson's Bookshop will host an event at the Tivoli Theatre for the "My Grandma and Grandpa Rock!" book tour.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
Mosquito Spraying Set For Thursday In Wheaton
The routine mosquito abatement treatment comes shortly after the first human case of West Nile Virus was reported in DuPage County this year
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
Collectors Can Snag Rare Comics, Vinyl, Trading Cards At New Market In Naperville
The Comics, Cards & Vinyl Market draws inspiration from "all things geek and pop culture," a news release said.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Woodridge, IL|News|
More Than 80 Drivers Cited For Speeding In Woodridge
The citations came amid a statewide effort to target speeding drivers during the month of July.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
4 Cars Burglarized In Wheaton In Less Than A Week
The string of car burglaries took place between July 10 and July 16, according to police records.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Downers Grove|News|
'Bright & Early' Grants Boost Collaboratives For Kids In DuPage County
Eight local organizations were recently awarded more than $345,000 by DuPage Foundation.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Glen Ellyn, IL|News|
More Than 60 Artists, Food Trucks, Live Music: 2025 Festival Of The Arts
The 56th Annual Glen Ellyn Festival of the Arts will be held at Lake Ellyn Park in late August.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
Naperville PD Doing 'Everything We Can' To Find Missing Woman: Arres
A search of Springbrook Prairie Forest Preserve for Olasinmibo “Sinmi” Abosede was unsuccessful Monday morning.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
