Across Illinois, IL|News|
Mega Millions Jackpot Grows To $843M For Friday’s Drawing: What To Know In IL
Friday's Mega Millions jackpot marks the eighth largest in the game's history.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
- Downers Grove, IL
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Lisle, IL|News|
Special Park District Meeting Planned To Discuss Indoor Recreation Recommendations
PROS Consulting will share the recommnedations and final findings from their feasibility study on indoor recreation in Lisle.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
'Wonderful Memories:' Nature's Best Café Announces Plans To Close
Nature's Best Café is set to close after nearly 10 years in Naperville.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
Man Charged With Aggravated Battery To Police Officer In Gary Court Incident
Grant L. Witte was charged with aggravated battery to a police officer after a domestic incident on Gary Court in Wheaton.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
Block 59 To Host Food Drive To Benefit Loaves & Fishes
The food drive will be held in the parking lot of Walter E. Smithe as part of Block 59's Annual Day of Service.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
Data Center Public Hearing Continues Wednesday As Resident Opposition Mounts
Karis Critical Data Center has received pushback from some residents over noise, environmental and other concerns.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Glen Ellyn, IL|News|
48 Drivers Cited During Halloween Safety Crackdown In DuPage County
Drivers were cited for speeding, failing to signal, driving without insurance and other violations during the sheriff's office's crackdown.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
Bonita Bowls To Host Grand Opening At Downtown Wheaton Location
The first 50 customers to attend the Nov. 8 grand opening will receive free smoothie bowls.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
Unload Unwanted Jack-O'-Lanterns, Gourds For Composting In Wheaton
SCARCE and the city's Environmental Improvement Commission will host an event to gather pumpkins for composting.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Lisle, IL|News|
Unload Unwanted Jack-O'-Lanterns, Gourds At Pumpkin Composting Event In Lisle
SCARCE and Lakeshore Recycling have teamed up to host a pumpkin composting event in Lisle.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
Holiday Parade Of Lights Set For Nov. 28 In Naperville
Downtown Naperville's 2025 Parade of Lights will step off from Centennial Beach on Nov. 28.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
Christmas At Cantigny Opens Nov. 21 With Light Show, Poinsettias, Ice Skating
Christmas At Cantigny will debut a new Northern Lights display and a "Wicked"-themed ligh show this year.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Glen Ellyn, IL|News|
Glen Ellyn Shares Statement Regarding ICE Activity
In a recent statement, the Village of Glen Ellyn cited the Illinois Trust Act as its guidance for responding to ICE activity.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Downers Grove|News|
Share Handmade Ornaments Ahead Of 2025 Tree Lighting In Downers Grove
Downers Grove is looking for handmade ornaments to adorn its Christmas tree before the annual tree lighting on Nov. 28.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Downers Grove|News|
TIF District Proposed To Cover Estimated $10M In Construction To Fairview Focus Area
Village commissioners will weigh a resolution for a feasibility study for a potential TIF District to fund capital improvements on Fairview.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Across Illinois, IL|News|
Daylight Saving Time Ending Soon In IL: Here's When To Turn Clocks Back
It's that time of year again. See when sunset and sunrise will take place once we turn back the clocks in Illinois.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
Amid SNAP Uncertainty, DuPage County Staff 'Standing By 24/7' To Help People In Need: Conroy
If SNAP benefits are cut off, over 67,000 people in DuPage County could be impacted.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
Mister Car Wash Gets Positive Recommendation From Zoning Board
The city council is scheduled review the proposed car wash for the former McDonald's site on Roosevelt Road at its Nov. 17 meeting.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Lisle, IL|News|
Rank Restructuring Proposed For Lisle Police Department
The village board will review ordinance changes that would shift the supervisory ranks of the Lisle Police Department.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
Rebranding Planned For Sweetchilango In Wheaton
Sweetchilango will close Nov. 1 and reopen as Bien Trucha by the end of November.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
