Woodridge, IL|News|
Resurfacing Project To Impact Traffic With Detours In Woodridge
The Woodridge Drive Road Project is set to impact area traffic starting June 19.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
- Downers Grove, IL
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Naperville, IL|News|
Celebration To Honor Juneteenth At Rotary Hill In Naperville
The event will take place from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. on June 14.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Downers Grove|News|
3 New Administrators Appointed By District 58
District 58 appointed a new principal at Indian Trail, a new community relations coordinator and a new coordinator of middle school programs
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Woodridge, IL|News|
Child Rescued From House Fire In Woodridge
A child was taken to a nearby hospital after a fire broke out in the 3300 block of 83rd Street Tuesday morning.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Downers Grove|News|
3 Charged With Grooming, Child Solicitation After Undercover Sting In Downers Grove
Police say each of the men believed they were meeting a 16-year-old girl for a sexual encounter at a hotel in Downers Grove.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
Parking Restrictions Planned For Scottish Festival & Highland Games In Wheaton
The festival will impact parking near DuPage County Fairgrounds on June 13 and June 14.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Glen Ellyn, IL|News|
'Profoundly Disturbed:' Group Denied Spot In 4th Of July Parade In Glen Ellyn
The Glen Ellyn League of Women Voters say their application was denied for the 2025 parade due to an "unsubstantiated" claim.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
'No Kings' Rally To Protest Trump Administration In Naperville
The rally is part of nationwide rallies planned for June 14 to protest "authoritarian excesses and corruption from Trump and his allies."
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Glen Ellyn, IL|News|
20 Arrested, 52 Ticketed During Traffic Safety Crackdown In Glen Ellyn
The arrests, which took place over Memorial Day weekend, included eight DUI arrests.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Glen Ellyn, IL|News|
'Isolated Incident' Led Police To Close Sunset Street In Lombard
Residents in the area had been advised to stay indoors Monday while Lombard police responded to what they called an "isolated incident."
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Glen Ellyn, IL|News|
2 Brothers Accused Of Possessing Child Pornography In Glendale Heights
Kevin Alvidrez, 28, and Daniel Alvidrez, 23, were charged with distribution and possession of child pornography.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Downers Grove|News|
After Abrupt Closure, Emmett's Apologizes To Downers Grove Staff, Customers
"Our priority has always been to take care of others first, even when it left us completely drained," a statement from the restaurant said.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Downers Grove|News|
3 Hours After Pretrial Release On Burglary Charge, Downers Grove Man Arrested For Burglary
Police say the man had been arrested on June 3 at the Macy's in Oak Brook for burglary, and then returned to the same store on June 4.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Downers Grove|News|
Residents Speak Out After Contentious Meeting Over Mayor Pro Tem Nomination
During the June 3 council meeting, one resident called the May 20 meeting "a disgrace."
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
Wheaton Student Named 2025 National Merit Scholar
The student will receive college-sponsored National Merit scholarships of up to $2,500 a year to further their education.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
9 Naperville Students Named 2025 National Merit Scholars
The students will receive college-sponsored National Merit scholarships of up to $2,500 a year to further their educations.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Glen Ellyn, IL|News|
Glen Ellyn Student Named 2025 National Merit Scholar
The student will receive college-sponsored National Merit scholarships of up to $2,500 a year to further their education.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Downers Grove|News|
3 Downers Grove Students Named 2025 National Merit Scholars
The students will receive college-sponsored National Merit scholarships of up to $2,500 a year to further their educations.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Across Illinois, IL|News|
Celebrate Swedish Day, Buy Bueller's Vest...Anyone?...Anyone?: Good News, Illinois
Swedish Day comes to Geneva and a bit of Ferris Bueller memorabilia may make a worthy inVESTment in this week's good news roundup.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
Animal 'Love, Care And Protection' Focus Of New DuPage County State's Attorney's Unit
The Animal Protection Unit will be made up of assistant state's attorneys dedicated to prosecuting cases involving animal cruelty.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
