Wheaton, IL|News|
Wheaton Teacher Selected As Finalist For Golden Apple Award
James Rowe, who teaches special education at Clare Woods Academy, is a finalist for the Golden Apple
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
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- Downers Grove, IL
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Downers Grove|News|
Bernard To Fill Vacant Spot On District 58 Board
Nicole Bernard had been set to run unopposed in the upcoming consolidated election.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
Scholarships Available For Students In Need In DuPage County
DuPage County is accepting applications for its 2025 scholarship program for students with a household income below the poverty level.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Lisle, IL|News|
Paczki Day in Lisle: Flavors, Preorder Info, More
This year, Paczki Day falls on March 4, 2025. See where you can find paczki in and around Lisle.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
Paczki Day in Naperville: Flavors, Preorder Info, More
This year, Paczki Day falls on March 4, 2025. See where you can find paczki in and around Naperville.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
Liquor Stolen, Purse Swiped: Wheaton Crime Blotter
Both incidents took place in late January and early February in Wheaton.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
Ecstasy, Loaded Gun Seized In Traffic Stop In Naperville: Prosecutors
Parion Lane, 23, of Aurora, was arrested in connection with Sunday's incident.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Glen Ellyn, IL|News|
Gazebo, Community Gardens Among Proposed Ackerman Park Improvements
The Glen Ellyn Zoning Board will review a proposal for community garden plots, a gazebo and other upgrades for Ackerman Park.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
Winter Wine Walk Comes To Downtown Naperville March 2
The event includes a dozen wine pours in shops and restaurants downtown.
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Wheaton, IL|News|
How To Get A Free Dental Checkup For Kids In DuPage County
The free dental checkups are part of American Dental Association's Give Kids A Smile Day.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Downers Grove|News|
2nd Pedestrian Killed By Metra Train In 24 Hours In Downers Grove
A pedestrian was fatally hit by a BNSF train around 7:30 a.m. near Downers Grove.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Downers Grove|News|
Pedestrian Fatally Struck By Metra Train In Downers Grove
Commuters were advised to expect delays for inbound and outbound trains. All train traffic was halted at the Main Street Station.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Lisle, IL|News|
Fender Road Townhome Development Moves To Next Step In Lisle
The development's zoning requests got a nod from the planning and zoning committee and will move to the next step in approval.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
Chick-fil-A's 1st Naperville Location To Open On Ogden
Naperville's first Chick-fil-A restaurant is located at 1159 E. Ogden Ave.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Glen Ellyn, IL|News|
Downtown Park Proposal To Be Reviewed By Glen Ellyn Plan Commission
The downtown event park would occupy just 1.4 acres at the intersection of Forest Avenue and Duane Street in the former U.S. Bank site.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Downers Grove|News|
District 99 Gymnasts Win State Championship, Welcomed Home With Parade
The District 99 gymnastics team also won the IHSA State Championship in 2023.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Lisle, IL|News|
Child Falls In Icy Pond, Gets Saved By 'Good Samaritans' In Lisle
The child "wandered" onto the icy pond Sunday afternoon, police say.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Downers Grove|News|
Gun, Cash Stolen From Apartment In Downers Grove: Police
Police say an apartment was burglarized in the 2100 block of Prentiss Drive.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Lisle, IL|News|
Dueling Pianos Come To Morton Arboretum For Howl At The Moon
Pianists from Howl At the Moon will take requests during two events planned for guests 21 and older.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
Margarita And Sangria Festival Comes To Downtown Wheaton
Ticket sales just launched for downtown Wheaton's Margarita and Sangria Festival.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
