Naperville, IL|News|
Cops Increase Patrols To Target Drunk Drivers In Naperville
The holiday enforcement campaign will run through Jan. 2.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
- Downers Grove, IL
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Naperville, IL|News|
Gun Seized, 3 Carjacking Suspects Arrested In Naperville
The arrests took place following a carjacking in a different suburb Saturday night.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Downers Grove|News|
Council OKs Special Use Permit, Rezoning For Andy's Frozen Custard
Andy's Frozen Custard is hoping to build a 1,960 square foot restaurant with a side-by-side drive-thru near Ogden and Elm.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
Gold Coin Worth $2,700 Dropped In Salvation Army Kettle In Wheaton
The one-ounce Liberty coin was left in a Red Kettle outside the Jewel-Osco at Danada Square West.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
Barnes & Noble Plans To Reopen In New Location In Naperville
The bookseller closed its former Naperville store at 47 E. Chicago Ave. in early 2024.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Across Illinois, IL|News|
Football Holiday, Ga-Ga For Griswold: Good News, Illinois
Two new holidays and a man's glowing obsession with the Griswolds are just some of the good news articles we spotlight this week.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
70-Person Barbershop Chorus Returns With 3 New Numbers, Guest Quartets
More than 70 voices will perform in the Northern Illinois Harmony Alliance's mass barbershop chorus for the group's holiday shows Dec. 14-15
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
Deputies Increase Patrols For Holiday Safety Initiative In DuPage Co.
The holiday safety campaign will begin Dec. 13.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
Man Accused Of Bringing Loaded Gun To Carol Stream PD: Prosecutors
Anthony Huggins, 33, is accused of having a stolen, loaded gun in his slipper when he was arrested.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Lisle, IL|News|
Fire Displaces Several Famlies In Unincorporated Lisle
The fire broke out at Four Lakes Condominium Complex Thursday morning.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
Missing Woman Found Safe: Will County Sheriff's Office
Police say Amanda Smeeton, 36, checked out of a hospital in Naperville Dec. 6 and was reported missing Dec. 9.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
Fire Causes Over $110K In Damages To Naperville Home
A fire broke out at a home in the 300 block of Carriage Hill Wednesday night.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Across Illinois, IL|News|
Send Holiday Photos Of Festive Four-Legged Friends To Illinois Patch
It's that time of year again. Illinois Patch wants to show off photos of your pets in their most festive holiday getup.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Glen Ellyn, IL|News|
Crossing Guards Sought In Glen Ellyn
The Glen Ellyn Police Department is hiring crossing guards to help students at Parkview Elementary School. Pay starts at $29.05 an hour.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
Naperville Sweat Lodge Vote Postponed; Commission Needs Info: Report
The proposed spa and restaurant would be located at 1936 Springbrook Square.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
Warming Centers To Open In DuPage County As Temps Plummet
Temperatures are expected to drop to as low as 11 degrees Thursday.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
Over $550K In Grants Awarded By DuPage Foundation
The grants were awarded to 56 nonprofits throughout DuPage County
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Downers Grove|News|
Downers South Named State Finalist In Samsung's STEM Competition
The high school was one of just six Illinois schools in the state finals.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
Pair Tries To Steal Catalytic Converter With Owner In Car: Police
Two men are accused of attempting to remove a catalytic converter from a car while its owner was in the vehicle.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Glen Ellyn, IL|News|
Paris Baguette To Host Grand Opening Of Glen Ellyn Store
The French-inspired bakery and café will host a grand opening for its Glen Ellyn location on Dec. 12.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
