Wheaton, IL|News|
Road Closures, Parking Restrictions Planned For 4th Of July In Wheaton
See which street closures and parking restrictions well be in place for Wheaton's 4th of July celebrations.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
- Downers Grove, IL
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Naperville, IL|News|
Stove Fire Causes $100K In Damages To Apartment Complex In Naperville
The fire broke out Monday morning in the 1600 block of Country Lakes Drive.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
3 Hospitalized After Friday's 3-Car Crash In Wheaton
Friday's three-car crash involved a commercial truck that was not occupied, police told Patch.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
Man Jumped Into Road, Pointed Gun At Car In West Chicago: Prosecutors
Ryan Ratcliff, 35, of the 100 block of Ainsley Drive, was denied pretrial release in connection with Saturday's incident.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Downers Grove|News|
Grant Supports Outdoor Fitness Court At McCollum Park
The Downers Grove Park District recently approved the use of a $60,000 grant to help fund the project.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Lisle, IL|News|
'Amazing It's Even Open At All:' Canteen Up And Running At Riverbend Golf Club
Lisle Park District board members praised the work of staff in reopening the facility after its second restaurant abruptly closed.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Downers Grove|News|
Special Use Permit Extension Sought For Developers Of Apartments On Main
The developers plan to build multi-family housing on the upper floor of a building at Main and Curtiss.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Glen Ellyn, IL|News|
Resident Hurt After Jumping From Burning Building In Glen Ellyn
Firefighters helped several residents escape the second floor balcony, where they had been trapped by flames.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
Crash Closes Part Of Roosevelt Road In Wheaton
The crash reduced traffic to one lane on part of Roosevelt Road Friday afternoon.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Lisle, IL|News|
Major Revamp Planned For Stadium At Benet Academy
The two-phase project must be approved by the planning commission and the Village of Lisle before moving forward.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Across Illinois, IL|News|
Celeb Sings In Suburb, Birria Pizza Booms: Good News, Illinois
A pizzeria's inventive pie is turning heads and an Academy Award-nominated actor comes for a visit in this week's good news roundup.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Downers Grove|News|
Contentious Maple Avenue Daycare Proposal Withdrawn
The news comes after neighboring residents organized to share their concerns about safety issues involving children, traffic and pedestrians
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
Gary Sinise And The Lt. Dan Band To Perform At Cantigny Park
Proceeds from the concert will benefit West Suburban Foundation for Disabled Veterans.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Glen Ellyn, IL|News|
SportsSwap Offers Lightly Used Equipment, Gear For Kids' Sports
Parents can find gently used, affordable sports equipment and sell some of their own when SportSwap comes to Glen Ellyn.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
The George To Bring Modern American Fare To Former Home Of Bev's
The new restaurant concept comes from the team behind Empire Burgers + Brew, Flamme and Bev's.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Downers Grove|News|
Unregistered Sex Offender Arrested After Traffic Stop In Westmont
Police say Joseph A. Raboin, 63, gave officers a fake name when he was pulled over in Westmont.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
Shoplifters Hit 3 Stores In Wheaton In 1 Week: Police
Three stores were victims of retail theft in Wheaton in just under one week, police say.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
Thousands Of Flags, Patriotic Flyovers, Performances: Field Of Honor In Wheaton
Dotted with more than 2,000 American flags, Wheaton's Field of Honor will feature nightly performances leading up to Independence Day.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Glen Ellyn, IL|News|
Insula Aesthetics Hopes To Expand On Duane Street
The plan commission will consider a special use permit request to allow the spa to extend its footprint on Duane Street.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
Naperville Restaurants Chosen For 2025 Wine Spectator Awards
Four Naperville restaurants were recently recognized in the 2025 Wine Spectator Restaurant Awards.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
