Naperville, IL|News|
Crews Break Ground On Multimillion Dollar, 306-Home Development In Naperville
The multi-use development will include a 15,000 square foot retail space.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
- Downers Grove, IL
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Lisle, IL|News|
Psychic Reading Business To Be Considered By Lisle Planning Commission
A public hearing will be held Wednesday to consider a special use permit request to allow Psychic Readings by Mary to open on Ogden Avenue.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
Gary Avenue To Reopen This Week In Wheaton
Crews are set to reopen the roadway to bidirectional traffic between Jewell Road and Harrison Avenue.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
Deck Fire Displaces Family From Naperville Home
The fire started around 1 a.m. Monday on Kaiser Court.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
Velvet Taco Now Open At Block 59 In Naperville
The fast-casual restaurant offers chicken and waffle tacos, paneer tacos and other inventive eats.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
Car Fatally Hits Pedestrian, Injures Another In West Chicago: Police
Two pedestrians were hit by a car while they were walking in West Chicago Saturday afternoon.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
Naperville To Vote On Ordinance Regulating E-Bikes, E-Scooters
The city council will vote on the ordinance at its Nov. 18 meeting.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Downers Grove|News|
2nd Extension Requested For Multi-Family Housing Development In Downers Grove
Petitioners are requesting another six-month special use permit extension for the housing development at 5133 Main St.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
Council To Review Special Use Permit For Addition To Chrouser Sports Complex
The proposed 18,400 square foot addition would eliminate a 96-space student parking lot, causing some residents to raise concerns.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Across Illinois, IL|News|
Cereal Dominoes, Road Trip-Worthy Lights Display: Good News, Illinois
See the good news stories that made us smile throughout Illinois Patch this week.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
Light Up Wheaton Contest: How To Enter, Where To Vote, More
Registration is underway for the 2025 Light Up Wheaton contest. See how to show off your home's holiday flair.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Lisle, IL|News|
Illumination: Tree Lights Kicks Off 2025 Season Nov. 15
The annual holiday lights display draws thousands of visitors each year.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
Pedestrian Fatally Hit By Freight Train Near Naperville
Wednesday night's pedestrian-train crash stalled Metra trains for more than two hours.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Glen Ellyn, IL|News|
Sharko's Now Open In Glen Ellyn
The first Sharko's restaurant opened in West Chicago in 1956. Its newest location just opened on Roosevelt Road in Glen Ellyn.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
Night Of Lights Kicks Off 2025 Season On Nov. 28
More than 50,000 lights will illuminate Adams Park for the 2025 Night of Lights season.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Lisle, IL|News|
Want To Host An Event In Lisle? How To Apply For A Special Events Grant
Applications have opened for Special Event Grants in Lisle. Find out who is eligible and how to apply.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
3 Cops Hurt As Meth, Cocaine, 1K Grams Of Cannabis Found On Man In Naperville: Police
Police say they found the drugs on a man, who had been a suspect in a narcotics investigation, after he got off a train in Naperville.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Glen Ellyn, IL|News|
Glen Ellyn Holiday Lights Contest Accepting Entries For 2025
Residents have until Dec. 15 to register their home for the village's 2024 Holiday Lights Contest.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Downers Grove|News|
Meth, Xanax Seized After Shoplifting Call In Downers Grove: Police
Police say two people were arrested at the Jewel on Ogden, one of whom had been on probation for meth possession.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
Yard House Preps For Opening At Block 59 Location
Yard House will be the newest restaurant to open at Naperville's Block 59.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
