Lisle, IL|News|
Holiday Lights Lost Their Spark? Recycle Them In Lisle
Lisle's 2025 Holiday Lights Recycling initiative is accepting strands of lights, no matter their condition.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
- Downers Grove, IL
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Wheaton, IL|News|
Got Holiday Lights That Are Duds? Recycle Them In Wheaton
Wheaton's 2025 Holiday Lights Recycling initiative is accepting strands of lights, no matter their condition.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Lisle, IL|News|
Where To Drop Off 'Toys For Tots' Donations In Lisle
The village is accepting Toys for Tots donations for the 2025 holiday season at two locations within the village.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Downers Grove|News|
Scooter's Coffee Set To Open On Ogden Avenue
Coffee is the main draw at Scooter's, but they also offer sparkling floats, Red Bull-infused drinks and sweet and savory food items.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
Pennies For Pies Accepting Donations To Help Provide Pumpkin Pies To Families In Need
This marks the 19th year for the Pennies for Pies Drive, which was inspired by a lesson at a local pre-school in 2006.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
Coworking Space With Café Proposed For Former Carlson's Hardware Spot
The planning and zoning board will review the special use permit request Tuesday.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Glen Ellyn, IL|News|
Developer Seeks Zoning Variations To Overhaul Retail Plaza In Glen Ellyn
The proposed development would overhaul a long-standing commercial center, adding two restaurant spaces.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Downers Grove|News|
Woman Grabbed By Man While Jogging In Downers Grove: Police
The woman told police the man fled after she screamed. The incident took place near Brookbank Road and Maple Avenue.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
Teacher From Wheaton Accused Of Sex Assault, Abuse Of Former Washington Middle School Student
Jessica Bergmann, 34, is accused of having an inappropriate sexual relationship that began when the student was a sophomore in Aurora.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Downers Grove|News|
Unload Those Old Jack-'O-Lanterns At 2025 Pumpkin Smash In Downers Grove
Lug those pumpkins to Downers Grove North on Nov. 8 to be recycled by SCARCE.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Across Illinois, IL|News|
Coyote Couple, Science Adventures, More: Good News, Illinois
We dare you not to smile at these heartening good news stories from throughout Illinois.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Glen Ellyn, IL|News|
Residents May See Increase In Water, Sewer Rates In Glen Ellyn
If the measure is approved, Glen Ellyn residents will see an increase of roughly four percent in their sewer and water rates for 2026.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
NaperLights To Brighten Downtown Naperville With Over 250,000 Lights
A 16-foot tree with animated lights is the newest feature of the 2025 NaperLights display, which opens on Thanksgiving.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
Cosley Zoo Festival Of Lights, Tree Sale Opens Nov. 28: What To Know
The beloved free holiday lights display features more than 20,000 lights throughout the zoo, with four types of Christmas trees for sale.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
Naperville Man Received Package With 'Enough Fentanyl To Kill Entire Cities:' Berlin
Police say they intercepted a parcel with 1,000 fentanyl tablets en route to Ahmad Dinah, 30, of the 1100 block of Iroquois Avenue.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
Bonded Coyote Pair Comes To Cosley Zoo From Rehab Center
River and Fern are a bonded pair that had been given to a California rehab center from being kept as pets illegally.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Glen Ellyn, IL|News|
Unload Those Old Jack-'O-Lanterns At 2025 Pumpkin Smash In Glen Ellyn
Lug those pumpkins, along with baseball bats and shovels, for a smashing good cause on Nov. 8.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
Election Vendors Paid After Restraining Order Sought, DuPage Clerk Says
County Clerk Jean Kaczmarek withdrew a motion for a temporary restraining order after the county paid $230,000 she said it owed vendors.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
Cooking, Baking Ingredients Sought For Sunrise Rotary Drive
Naperville Sunrise Rotary's Drive seeks donations of items to help families prepare their holiday meals and baked goods.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Lisle, IL|News|
Lisle Girls' Cross Country Team 2nd In School's History To Make State
The team is the second in the history of Lisle High School to make it to the state finals, head coach Derek Miller told Patch.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
