Downers Grove|News|
1 Person Hurt, Utility Pole Hit In Crash Near Downers Grove South
The crash took place Monday evening near Downers Grove South High School, according to police.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
- Downers Grove, IL
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Downers Grove|News|
Casten Announces $114M In Federal Funding For EV Charging Stations
Palos Park, Hickory Hills, Countryside, Darien, and Chicago Ridge are expected to benefit from funding for new EV stations, Casten said.
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Naperville, IL|News|
Primrose School Public Hearing Postponed In Naperville
The Planning and Zoning Committee had been set to review the proposal for a new daycare on 75th Street Wednesday.
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Downers Grove|News|
Biggest Class Of National Honor Society Members Inducted At DGS
A record number of students from Downers Grove South were inducted to the National Honor Society.
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Wheaton, IL|News|
Man Sentenced To 18 Years For Home Invasion, Gun Charges In Wheaton
Police say Timothy Jackson, 32, broke into a home in 2021 and threatened to kill a woman. He was also convicted of a 2020 gun charge.
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Wheaton, IL|News|
Downed Power Line Closes President Street After Crash In Wheaton
The closure and crash investigation will prevent people who parked in Lot 10 from getting to their cars, police say.
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Wheaton, IL|News|
Thanks To Snow, Sledding Opens At Northside Park In Wheaton
Recent snowfall made sledding available at Northside Park for the first time since 2025.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
IRS Sending Out $2.4B In Unclaimed Stimulus Money: What To Know In IL
Illinois residents can see if they're one of the nearly one million taxpayers eligible to receive a COVID stimulus payment from the IRS.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Downers Grove|News|
Snow Opens Sledding Hills In Downers Grove
The recent heavy snowfall has made conditions perfect for sledding. See where the best spots are in Downers Grove.
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Lisle, IL|News|
5-Course Valentine's Dinner To Charm Visitors At Morton Arboretum
There are two seatings available for Morton Arboretum's Valentine's Day Dinner.
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Wheaton, IL|News|
Mark The Most Dangerous Streets In DuPage County To Help Safety Plan
DuPage County residents can report high-risk or unsafe intersections, streets and roads in CMAP’s latest road safety initiative.
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Glen Ellyn, IL|News|
Glen Ellyn Streetscape Project Award 'Nice Honor For The Community'
The village recently won a regional award from the American Public Works Association for its multiphase
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Naperville, IL|News|
Daycare Center Seeks Approval To Open On 75th Street In Naperville
The city's Planning and Zoning Commission will weigh a proposal from Primrose School to build a new daycare center.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
Wheaton Restaurant Week: At Least 2 Dozen Restaurants To Offer Deals
See which local eateries will offer special menus and discounts when Wheaton Restaurant Week begins Jan. 16.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Downers Grove|News|
Dead Geese At Barth Pond Likely Killed By Coyote
Residents notified the park district of the dead geese at Patriot's Park in early January amid concerns about bird flu.
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Downers Grove|News|
Cash Stolen From Car, Retail Theft Reported: Downers Grove Blotter
See which crimes Downers Grove police are investigating in the first two weeks of January.
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Wheaton, IL|News|
Corporal Retires After 20 Years At DuPage Sheriff's Office
"When my heart’s calling me to go there, it’s not work. It's something that I'm giving back," Corporal Terri Albright told Patch.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
Two-Time Trophy Triumph; Huskies Make History: Good News, Illinois
In this week's good news roundup, we celebrate a slew of high school sports milestones from throughout Illinois.
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Naperville, IL|News|
Indoor Sidewalk Sale Kicks Off Jan. 17 In Naperville
See which stores have signed on to offer discounts for the city's 2024 Indoor Sidewalk Sale.
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Downers Grove|News|
Council To Vote On 7-Story Apartment Building In Downers Grove
The seven-story building would feature 62 one-, two- and three-bedroom apartment homes on Forest Avenue south of Franklin Street.
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