Woodridge, IL|News|
More Than 70 Speeding Tickets Issued During Crackdown In Woodridge
Over 70 drivers were ticketed in Woodridge during a traffic safety campaign in July.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
- Downers Grove, IL
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Wheaton, IL|News|
Kids Can Enter Art Competition For Festival Of Cultures In Wheaton
Kids have until Sept. 1 to enter their artwork for a chance to be featured on the front page of the program for the Festival of Cultures.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
Dozens Of Drivers Ticketed During Safety Campaign In DuPage County
The safety campaign, which lasted throughout the month of July, focused on enforcing speed limits.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Glen Ellyn, IL|News|
Drone Demos, Touch-A-Truck, More: National Night Out In Glen Ellyn
Glen Ellyn police are inviting community members to join them Aug. 6 for the nationwide National Night Out event.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Woodridge, IL|News|
Virtual Reality System To Train Woodridge Cops For Real-Life Scenarios
Woodridge police will use the Operator XR System to simulate real-world scenarios and help with training.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Lisle, IL|News|
Venardos Circus Comes To Benedictine University In Lisle
The animal-free circus will perform shows at Benedictine University Aug. 22 through Sept. 1.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Downers Grove|News|
Church Service Moves To Parking Lot Following Fire At Good Shepherd
The Downers Grove congregation plans to hold services in its parking lot Sunday in the wake of a fire that destroyed the church.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Lisle, IL|News|
Veggie Fest Comes To Lisle Aug. 10-11
The two-day festival features more than two dozen vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free vendors, in addition to yoga, workshops and more.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Downers Grove|News|
Goats, Sheep To Shear Brush In Downers Grove Park
For the 11th year in a row, sheep and goats will help maintain the brush that grows on the Belmont Prairie Buffer.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
Ribfest No More: Beloved Festival Ends After 35 Years
The annual festival will not resume, partly due to financial concerns, the Exchange Club of Naperville announced Tuesday on social media.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Downers Grove|News|
GoFundMe Started To Help Rebuild Good Shepherd Lutheran After Fire
A fundraiser was started to help rebuild the Downers Grove church, which was destroyed in a fire Monday.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Downers Grove|News|
Ribbon Cutting To Celebrate Revamped Constitution Park
Residents are invited to Constitution Park Aug. 7 to celebrate inclusive renovations that have made the park more accessible.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
Aurora Man Fled Cops At 123 MPH, Hit Squad Car: Naperville Police
Mitchell Simmons, 31, was charged with two felonies and multiple misdemeanors in connection with the July 25 incident.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
Road Resurfacing To Impact Parking In Parts Of Wheaton
The road work will take place July 30, Aug. 1. and Aug. 6.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
Monarch Butterfly Festival To Celebrate Mexican Culture At Camera Park
The two-day event features food, folk dancing, equestrian performances and more at Camera Park in Glendale Heights.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Downers Grove|News|
Buffalo Wild Wings GO Set To Open In Downers Grove
The restaurant will host a grand opening Aug. 1 with giveaways and promotions for diners.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Lisle, IL|News|
Picnic, Sundae Bar, Lawn Games Planned For Family Picnic In The Park
On Aug. 8, Lisle Park District will host Family Picnic in the Park at the Community Park Bandshell.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Downers Grove|News|
Fire Damages Good Shepherd Lutheran Church In Downers Grove
The fire closed traffic on part of 63rd Street early Monday.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Downers Grove|News|
Work To Improve Pedestrian Safety Begins At Downers Grove North
Crews will begin a construction Monday on a pedestrian safety project that's expected to last through October.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
Charges Filed In April Shooting At Home In Naperville
Kanyon J. Hardy, 19, of Chicago, was charged with felony armed robbery in connection with the shooting.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
