Woodridge, IL|News|
Holiday Event Brings Together Families In Need In Woodridge
West Suburban Community Pantry's junior board members organized the free holiday party to help famlies in need.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
- Downers Grove, IL
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Naperville, IL|News|
Wedding Showcase To Bring More Than 50 Vendors To Naper Settlement
Tickets are available for the Jan. 18 event at Naper Settlement.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Glen Ellyn, IL|News|
Holiday Light Contest Underway In Glen Ellyn
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|
Residents Favor Appointed Downers Grove Library Board: Patch Survey
Patch recently asked residents to complete a survey amid ongoing village council discussions on how the library board is governed.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Lisle, IL|News|
Morton Arboretum Illumination Makes USA Today Top 10 List
The Morton Arboretum exhibit recently received accolades as one of the "Top 10 Best Botanical Garden Holiday Lights."
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Glen Ellyn, IL|News|
Plan Commission To Weigh Permit For Pickleball Courts At Ackerman Park
Glen Ellyn's plan commission will consider a special use permit for four outdoor pickleball courts at the 800 St. Charles Rd. facility.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
1 Dead After Crash On I-88 Near Naperville
One person was killed in a crash that took place on I-88 around 6 p.m. Sunday.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
Cops Write Over 70 Tickets During Increased Patrols In Naperville
The crackdown was part of a statewide safety initiative during the Thanksgiving holiday.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Downers Grove|News|
Santa Stolen, Car Burglarized: Downers Grove Crime Blotter
See which crimes were reported on the most recent blotter from the Downers Grove Police Department.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Across Illinois, IL|News|
Special Cemetery Deer, Route 66 Relic Return: Good News, Illinois
This week, we learn about how one town fell in love with a deer with a crooked antler and how another town reclaimed a bit of history.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Glen Ellyn, IL|News|
Demolition To Start On Roosevelt Road Hotel Property
Crews will begin demolition of a former hotel to prepare for new commercial developments on the property.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Lisle, IL|News|
How To Recycle Holiday Lights In Lisle
Broken strands of holiday lights can be recycled at Lisle Village Hall.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Downers Grove|News|
Over $30K In Grants Awarded To District 58 Educators
Teachers will use the grants to fund more than two dozen projects aimed to make learning more fun and innovative for their students.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
Lotus Banh Mi Opens Naperville Location
The restaurant serves Vietnamese cuisine at 206 S. Washington.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Woodridge, IL|News|
More Than 40 Tickets Issued In Woodridge During Thanksgiving Crackdown
The Woodridge Police Department increased patrols during the Thanksgiving holiday as part of a statewide initiative.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Downers Grove|News|
7 Candidates In Race For District 99 Board Of Education
Seven candidates are vying for four seats on the Community Hight School District 99 Board of Education.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
Board Rules Against Objection To Jaiswal's Nomination Petition
An objection had been filed challenging the signatures on Jaiswal's nomination petition for the Naperville City Council.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Glen Ellyn, IL|News|
Lost Dog Rescued From I-355 By Glen Ellyn Police Officer
A self-proclaimed dog lover, Patrol Officer Bartolo Montecinos II recently saved Lucy, a lost dog he spotted on I-355.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
Council Denies Class A Liquor License For Bar The Hour
The council challenged whether the business, which plans to open at 120 N. Main St., meets the restaurant requirements for the license.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
7 Candidates In Race For District 200 Board
Seven candidates are vying for four seats on the Community Unit School District 200 Board of Education.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
