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The grant extension gives R. Salerno Restaurant Group more time to complete its design for the site that was once home to Fox Restaurant.
The DuPage County Health Dept. has joined other health care providers to encourage vaccinations during National Infant Immunization Week.
One family-owned store topped Advanced Funds Network's roundup, with customers praising the shop's "cozy atmosphere" and staff.
Jimil Parmar, 33, of Georgia, is accused of mailing a letter to at least five Sant Nirankari Missions threatening an attack.
Farrell Theis, 61, formerly of Westmont, is accused of taking photos of young boys in Joliet. Theis pleaded guilty in 1989 to sex assault.
Sandy Hernandez, 38, of Hanover Park, is accused of stealing over $20,000 worth of jewelry from her clients' homes.
Here's where to indulge in delicious Easter brunch in Woodridge this year.
Here's where to indulge in delicious Easter brunch in Naperville this year.
Here's where to indulge in delicious Easter brunch in Lisle this year.
Here's where to indulge in delicious Easter brunch in Wheaton this year.
Police say there were over 3,200 crashes reported in Naperville in 2024.
Cedrick Taylor, 40, has been charged with filing false tax returns for himself and willfully preparing false tax returns for others.
Here's where to indulge in delicious Easter brunch in Glen Ellyn this year.
Here's where to indulge in delicious Easter brunch in Downers Grove this year.
Police are encouraging parents to have "open and honest conversations with their children about the safety concerns" about the game.
Patch filed a FOIA to get more information about the 20 businesses that were burglarized in a matter of hours on the morning of April 7.
Village commissioners voted unanimously in favor of TIF District for the Meadowbrook Shopping Center and an extensive redevelopment.
The much-anticipated Barnes & Noble at 9 Jackson Ave. is set to welcome its first guests April 23.
Crews are set to begin work on a project that will revamp the playground with a picnic shelter and new equipment.
Four men have been charged in connection with a rash of retail thefts at Home Depots in Downers Grove, Woodridge and Carol Stream.
