Downers Grove|News|
Pickleball Lessons, Clinics Available At Downers Grove Park District
Group clinics and adult pickleball lessons will be held at the Downers Grove Recreation Center.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
- Downers Grove, IL
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Naperville, IL|News|
Restaurant Week 2025 To Start Jan. 20 In Naperville
Dozens of restaurants will offer special menu items and discounts for Naperville Restaurant Week 2025.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
72 Tickets Issued During New Year Safety Campaign In DuPage County
The safety campaign ran Dec. 13 through Jan. 2 as part of a statewide initiative.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Downers Grove|News|
Ice Festival To Span 3 Days In Downers Grove
The 2025 Ice Festival is set to kick off Jan. 31 in downtown Downers Grove.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Across Illinois, IL|News|
Eagle Watching, Memorable Milestones, More: Good News, Illinois
We look back on the last week of 2024 with good news stories about bald eagles, a Marine milestone, lottery wins and more.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Downers Grove|News|
Foxtail, Cadence Kitchen Team Hope To Open New Restaurant Downtown
The village's planning and zoning commission will consider a proposal to open The Rec League at 844 Warren Ave. at its Jan. 6 meeting.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Downers Grove|News|
1st Babies Born In 2025 Arrive At Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital
The Downers Grove hospital welcomed a newborn girl from Burr Ridge and a newborn boy from Downers Grove as the first babies of the new year.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
Applications Open For Wheaton's Shared Cost Parkway Tree Program
Residents have through Feb. 28 to take part in the city's shared cost parkway tree planting program.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Across Illinois, IL|News|
Snow, Below Zero Wind Chills To Hit IL As New Year Begins
Wind chills could get as low as -10 degrees this weekend, according to the National Weather Service.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Downers Grove|News|
Downers Grove Native Takes Next Steps To Become Judge Advocate General
"The amount of sacrifice that has gone into chasing this endeavor has been unspeakable." Captain Ramarro Lamar told Patch.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
'Importance Of Agriculture' Among Lessons Permaculture Garden To Offer
Naper Settlement recently shared more details with Patch about the permaculture garden it hopes to open in 2025.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Downers Grove|News|
Joint Subcommittee Will Tackle Library Governance In Downers Grove
The Downers Grove Village Council and Library Board of Trustees plan to create a joint subcommittee to explore library governance.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
Cars Scratched; Retail Theft At Nordstrom Rack: Wheaton PD Blotter
See which items were reported on the most recent blotter for the Wheaton Police Department.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Lisle, IL|News|
'Excited To Bring New And Expanded Events:' Lisle Launches Grant Fund
Applications are open for Lisle's new Special Events Grant Fund, which aims to bring more events to the village.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
Teens Charged After Drippy Smoke Shop Burglarized In Naperville
A 14- and 15-year-old boy are accused of using a rock to shatter a window to get into the North Aurora Road store and steal vape products.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
Fake Facebook Account Poses As DuPage Sheriff's Office
Officials say the account is posing as the sheriff's office to steal personal information from residents.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
GoFundMe Started For Kids Of Naperville Woman Killed In Crash
Amanda Baratka, 38, was survived by her two children, Caelob, 15, and Taetym, 12, after she died in a crash on Wehrli Road Dec. 23.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
How To Recycle Christmas Trees In Naperville
Wheaton residents can get their Christmas trees picked up for recycling through the week of Jan. 13.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
Where To Celebrate New Year’s Eve 2024 In Naperville
Find parties, kid-friendly events and other ways to ring in the New Year in Naperville.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Across Illinois, IL|News|
Undefeated Orators, Survivor Plays Santa: Good News, Illinois
Find comfort and joy in this year's final roundup of our favorite good news stories from throughout Illinois.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
