Wheaton, IL|News|
Fire Damages Condo Building In Wheaton
A fire broke out in a Wheaton condo building around 2 p.m. Wednesday.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
- Downers Grove, IL
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Lisle, IL|News|
No Replacement Restaurant Sought After Belle Notte Closed For 'Breach'
River Bend Golf Club's dining room won't reopen after Bella Notte was "in breach" of its license, per Lisle Park District documents.
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Wheaton, IL|News|
Motorcyclist Killed In Crash With Minivan: Wheaton Police
The 84-year-old minivan driver was taken to an area hospital.
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Downers Grove|News|
6 Students Got To Ride To School In A Fire Truck After Winning Contest
The Downers Grove Fire Department gets hundreds of submissions from third-graders each year for its Home Fire Escape Safety contest.
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Naperville, IL|News|
Suburb Named Among Safest, Most Affordable Cities For Family Of 4
One Chicago suburb ranked among the top 10 safest and most affordable places for a family of four, according to GOBankingRates.
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Glen Ellyn, IL|News|
Summer Concert Series Kicks Off 2025 Season In Glen Ellyn
See which bands will play live music downtown for the 2025 Summer Concert Series in Glen Ellyn.
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Naperville, IL|News|
Plants Cultivated By We Grow Dreams Available At Water Street Sale
The sale will feature plants cultivated by We Grow Dreams, a nonprofit that employs young adults who are differently abled.
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Glen Ellyn, IL|News|
Hokusai-Inspired Murals, Hand-Painted Dragons To Fete Exhibit Opening
Three murals will be unveiled starting May 23 in Glen Ellyn to coincide with the opening of Hokusai and Ukiyo-e: The Floating World.
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Wheaton, IL|News|
Ice Cream-Eating Contest Planned For Kimmer's 15-Year Anniversary
The 15-year anniversary celebration for Kimmer's is planned for May 31 at the store on Front Stree.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
IL Movie Theater Chain To Offer Half-Price Tickets - With A Catch
See how to snag half-off movie tickets at Illinois theaters this summer.
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Glen Ellyn, IL|News|
New Offerings As Farmers Market Returns To Naper Settlement
This year, the weekly farmers market at Naper Settlement will offer a brand-new option for visitors to enjoy.
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Downers Grove|News|
9 Downers North Students Earn Medals In National French Competition
The Grand Concours competition included more than 47,000 participants across the globe.
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Lisle, IL|News|
TIF District Proposed For Lisle East Ogden Avenue
The joint review board will weigh in on a proposal to create a tax increment financing district to further develop the area.
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Wheaton, IL|News|
Expansion Sought By St. Michael Church To Accommodate More Students
The church and school is seeking zoning approval to expand its property to better serve its more than 500 students.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
How GOP Bill With $800B Cuts Could Affect IL Medicaid Recipients
In Illinois, the more than 3.4 million residents who receive benefits from Medicaid may see cuts that impact their health care.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
Gas Tax To Go Up In Illinois This Summer; May Increase More Next Year
See when Illinois's statewide motor fuel tax will tick up, and learn what's expected for fiscal year 2026.
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Downers Grove|News|
Man Dead After Shooting In Downers Grove
The fatal shooting took place in the 2100 block of Prentiss Drive Saturday night.
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Downers Grove|News|
Mexican Flag Vandalized, Cars Burglarized, More: Downers Grove Blotter
See which crimes were reported on the most recent blotter from the Downers Grove Police Department.
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Lisle, IL|News|
Food Truck Social Debuts June 4 In Lisle Metra Lot
Lisle's Food Truck Social will take place weekly throughout the month of June.
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Naperville, IL|News|
Residents Raise Concerns Over Car Access, Fencing For Proposed Casey's
A public hearing was held Wednesday regarding a Casey's General Store proposed to replace the Bucky's on Ogden Avenue.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
