Wheaton, IL|News|
Cop Dunk Tank, Helicopter Landing, More Planned For National Night Out In Wheaton
Wheaton will take part in National Night Out on Aug. 5 with a family-friendly event at Northside Park.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
- Downers Grove, IL
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
Softball Team Makes History, Grad's App Earns Accolades: Good News, Illinois
A local girl's softball team is set to compete in the Little League World Series, a Plainfield student's app is taking off, and more.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Glen Ellyn, IL|News|
New Rates For Refuse Collection Start Aug. 1 In Glen Ellyn
See the new rates for refuse collection set to take effect at the start of August in Glen Ellyn.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
DuPage County Fair 2025: Hours, Music Lineup, Drone Light Show, More
The 71st Annual DuPage County Fair opens July 24, offering four days of activities, exhibits, fair food and family fun.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
Lazy Dog Restaurant To Feature Special Offer For National Dog Day
The restaurant will also donate a portion of its profits to Pet Partners.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Downers Grove|News|
Flaming Porta Potty, Possible Feces On Car, Bikes Stolen: Downers Grove Crime Blotter
Downers Grove police responded to reports of arson, criminal damage to property and more on their recent crime blotter.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
Car Tire Slashed, College Windows Smashed: Wheaton Crime Blotter
See which crimes were reported on the most recent blotter from the Wheaton Police Department.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Chicago, IL|News|
2 Shot By Aramark Employee, Suspect Still At Large: UI Health
Glenn Rhymes was released after threatening a patient at gunpoint at UI Health, then shot two people in their residence, officials allege.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Woodridge, IL|News|
Ike & Oak, Goldfinger Brewing Earn Medals At U.S. Open Beer Championship
The local breweries earned a gold and silver medal, respectively.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
See Where Naperville Landed On Roundup Of Safest Places In U.S.: Study
Naperville is no stranger to being named one of the safest cities in the country. See where U.S. News and World Report ranked the city.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
Naperville Woman Shot In Leg By Man Staying With Her: Report
The woman told police she believes the man, her former partner, shot her accidentally while drunk, Chicago Tribune reports.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Downers Grove|News|
Woman Killed In Pedestrian-Car Crash In Downers Grove
Police say the fatal crash took place around 9:40 p.m. Monday.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Woodridge, IL|News|
E-Bike, E-Scooter Regulations Weighed By Woodridge Trustees
Woodridge is considering an ordinance amendment that would impose regulations on e-bikes, e-scooters and other motorized vehicles.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Glen Ellyn, IL|News|
3D-Printed 'Ghost Gun' Seized From Teen In Glendale Heights: Prosecutors
A teen is being held in DuPage County Jail after prosecutors say he was found with an an "illegal high-capacity ghost gun."
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
Stan's Donuts Sets Opening Date For Block 59 Store
Stan's Donuts & Coffee, which has more than three dozen locations in Illinois, is preparing to open its newest location in Naperville.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
Teen Planned To 'Detonate Explosive Device' At Islamic Center In Glendale Heights: Prosecutors
Prosecutors say the Lombard teen "plotting to commit an act of terror" at Glendale Heights Islamic Center.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Downers Grove|News|
2 Cars Stolen In 2 Days In Downers Grove
Police are investigating a pair of car thefts that were reported in Downers Grove July 13 and July 14.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Glen Ellyn, IL|News|
Chicken Salad Chick Aims To Open Drive-Thru Restaurant In Glen Ellyn
The fast-casual restaurant offers chicken salad in an array of flavors, soup, sandwiches and pre-packaged take-and-eat items.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
Temporary Parking Lot Entrance Closure Planned In Downtown Wheaton
Drivers will need to use an alternative entrance to access Lot 10 through July 25.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
Attic Fire Causes $75K In Damage To Naperville Home
The fire broke out early Friday morning on South Columbia Street.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
