Naperville, IL|News|
Naperville Rotary Holiday Food Drive To Help West Suburban Pantry
The drive-by food drive is looking for donations of items to benefit West Suburban Community Pantry this holiday season.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
- Downers Grove, IL
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Wheaton, IL|News|
Christmas Parade, Tree Lighting Set For Nov. 29 In Wheaton
Downtown Wheaton will twinkle with hundreds of lights when the holiday season officially kicks off with a parade and tree lighting.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
Fresh Market To Welcome Naperville Shoppers With Grand Opening
The store will host its grand opening at 204 S. Rte. 59 in Naperville on Nov. 13.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
Holiday Lights Recycling Resumes In Wheaton
Holiday lights recycling has kicked off for the 2024-25 season in Wheaton, with dropoffs being accepted at the public works facility.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Lisle, IL|News|
Lights Of Lisle Tree Lighting, Santa Parade Dates Announced
Downtown Lisle will twinkle with hundreds of lights when the holiday season officially kicks off with a parade and tree lighting in December
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Downers Grove|News|
Downers North Boys Cross Country Celebrates 2nd State Championship
The Downers Grove North Boys Cross Country team won the IHSA State Championship Race, which took place in Peoria Saturday.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
New Cannabis Dispensary Eyes Late November Opening In Naperville Area
Prairie Cannabis will be located at 4S120 Illinois Rte 59.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Glen Ellyn, IL|News|
Glen Ellyn Holiday Walk, Tree Lighting Set For Nov. 29
The village's 2024 tree lighting and Holiday Walk includes visits with Santa Claus at the fire station.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
Reckless Homicide Charges Filed In Fatal Crash On County Farm Road
A West Chicago man was charged with multiple felonies in connection with the Nov. 6 death of an 85-year-old Winfield woman.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Across Illinois, IL|News|
Cookie Store Craze, Triple Lotto Win: Good News, Illinois
This week, we celebrate a cookie store that sold out, a triple Illinois Lotto win and more.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
Armed Man Robbed AutoZone In Wheaton: Police
A Chicago man faces armed robbery charges in connection with the Nov. 4 incident.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
Parade Of Lights Introduces Raffle For Chance To Ride On Santa's Float
The Rotary Club of Naperville's 2024 Parade of Lights will be held Nov. 29.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Glen Ellyn, IL|News|
Trio Accused Of Kidnapping, Beating, Robbing Man In Lombard
The men were released from custody after a judge denied a request for pretrial detention, prosecutors say.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Downers Grove|News|
Tree Lighting Set For Nov. 29 In Downers Grove
The village will light its 2024 holiday tree Friday evening at Main Street Station.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
1 Killed In Crash On County Farm Road In Wheaton
One person was killed in the two-car crash Wednesday afternoon.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Glen Ellyn, IL|News|
Veterans Day Ceremony To Be Held At Lake Ellyn Boathouse In Glen Ellyn
The Glen Ellyn American Legion Post 3 will host a Veterans Day Ceremony Monday morning.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
After Referendum, District 200 Hopes To Start Upgrades In Summer 2025
District 200 aims to have most of the work on its middle schools wrapped up by the end of summer in 2027.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Downers Grove|News|
Veterans Day Breakfast Planned In Downers Grove
The Downers Grove Park District will hold a Veterans Day Breakfast on Nov. 11.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
District 204 'Grateful' As Majority Of Voters Support Bond Referendum
The district plans to use the $420 million in bonds will help upgrade infrastructure, improve school safety and further modernize schools.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Downers Grove|News|
After Advisory Referendum Vote, Downers Grove To Discuss Video Gaming
The village of Downers Grove will discuss the topic of video gaming, after unofficial totals showed voters rejecting the measure.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
