Lisle, IL|News|
Applicants Sought For New Police Commander Roles In Lisle
The open positions come amid a restructuring of the police force at Lisle.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
- Downers Grove, IL
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Wheaton, IL|News|
District 200 To Vote On 2.5 Percent Increase In Property Tax Levy
The Wheaton Community Unit School District 200 Board of Education will vote on the resolution at its Dec. 10 meeting.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Downers Grove|News|
Uber Eats Driver's Car Stolen During Delivery In Downers Grove
The incident took place in the 4900 block of Puffer Road.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
Police Car Flips In 3-Vehicle Crash In Naperville: PD
The police car flipped while en route to an emergency call, Commander Rick Krakow told Patch.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
Over $1,000 Raised By Pennies For Pies Fundraiser In Naperville
The funds helped provide pies for residents in need via Loaves & Fishes this Thanksgiving.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Across Illinois, IL|News|
Northern Lights May Be Visible In IL: Another Chance To See The Aurora
The Aurora Borealis may be visible in parts of Illinois amid geomagnetic storms this week.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Glen Ellyn, IL|News|
Sober Holiday Driving Encouraged Amid Increased Patrols In DuPage County
The DuPage County Sheriff's Office will be targeting impaired driving during its 2025 holiday safety campaign.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Downers Grove|News|
Developer Seeks To Revamp Ogden Ave. Spot With 2 Businesses, Drive-Thru
The village council will review a proposal to redevelop 535 Ogden Ave. in Downers Grove.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
Thief Posed As UPS Driver; Car Burglarized: Wheaton Crime Blotter
A person posed as a UPS delivery driver in a scam that took place in Wheaton in early November.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Across Illinois, IL|News|
Snowy Owls In The City; Grandma Brings Luck : Good News, Illinois
Snowy owls have made their way to Chicago's lakefront. Learn more in just one of the good news stories we revisit this week.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Downers Grove|News|
Man On Parole For Aggravated Robbery Robs Gas Station At Gunpoint In Oak Brook: Cops
Prosecutors say Jamion Winters, 34, of Maywood, was on parole for aggravated robbery when he robbed a Circle K in Oak Brook.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
Trash Pickup To Shift In Naperville Amid Winter Storm Forecast
Some residents will see a shift in their trash, recycling and yard waste pickup as a winter storm looms following the Thanksgiving holiday.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
Wheaton Considers Changing Its Fee Schedule For Water Rates
The city council will have a first reading of an ordinance that would change when water fee increases take effect.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Downers Grove|News|
Pilot Loses Control, Plane Rolls, Skids Into Yard Near Brookeridge Airpark
The incident, involving a single-engine airplane, took place just after 12 p.m. Friday.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Downers Grove|News|
Chickens May Be In Woodridge For Good After Positive Feedback From Residents, Neighbors
After its pilot program, Woodridge's plan commission is set to review an ordinance that would allow residents to keep chickens.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Across Illinois, IL|News|
Cut Your Own Christmas Tree At These Tree Farms In Illinois
If you're planning to cut your own Christmas tree down in 2025, these Illinois tree farms will offer a festive experience.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Lisle, IL|News|
Lights Of Lisle 2025: What To Know
The village will ring in the holidays with ice carving, food trucks, a Santa parade and tree lighting at Lights of Lisle on Dec. 6.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
Overnight Parking Restrictions Lifted For Thanksgiving Weekend In Naperville
Naperville will not enforce its overnight street parking ban during the Thanksgiving holiday weekend.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
New Video Gaming Spot On Butterfield? Wheaton Council To Weigh In
The city council will discuss a conditional use permit and zoning variances for a proposed video gaming spot at Butterfield and Route 53.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Downers Grove|News|
DuPage Board Censures County Clerk, Alleging Refusal To Comply With Financial Rules
The resolution asserts that County Clerk Kaczmarek "refuses to comply with basic financial rules."
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
