Glen Ellyn, IL|News|
Glen Ellyn Student Named National Merit Scholar
A student from Glen Ellyn will receive $2500 from the National Merit Scholarship Corporation to use as they head into college.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
- Downers Grove, IL
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Naperville, IL|News|
Nike Sports Complex Plans: Residents Invited To 2nd Open House
Residents are again invited to weigh in on the Naperville Park District's proposed improvements for Nike Sports Complex.
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Downers Grove|News|
Car Stolen From Dealership, Retail Theft Reported, More: DGPD
See which crimes were reported on the most recent Downers Grove police blotter.
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Downers Grove|News|
Raises For Teachers Under New 3-Year District 58 Contract
The Downers Grove Grade School District 58 Board of Education unanimously voted to approve the new contract.
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Wheaton, IL|News|
Wine And Jazz Festival Brings Live Bands, 20 Wines To Cantigny Park
Cantigny Park will host its Wine and Jazz Festival on June 23.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
6 Students Named 2024 National Merit Scholars In Naperville
Six students from Naperville will receive $2500 from the National Merit Scholarship Corporation to use as they head into college.
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Wheaton, IL|News|
Beer List Unveiled For Craft Crawl In Wheaton
See which beers will be on tap for the 2024 Downtown Wheaton Craft Crawl on June 29.
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Downers Grove|News|
New Principal Appointed For Herrick Middle School
Dr. Steve Perkins was recently unanimously appointed to serve as Herrick Middle School's principal.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
Chicago Restaurant Wins James Beard Award
The Logan Square restaurant was the only Chicago eatery to take home a coveted James Beard Award Monday night.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
Another Summer Without Ribfest; Event Canceled For 2024: Report
Ribfest has been canceled for 2024. This marks the third cancelation in the fest's history.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Woodridge, IL|News|
McDonald's Development Gets Green Light In Woodridge
The development, which met resistance from some residents, was approved at the May 30 village meeting.
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Lisle, IL|News|
2 Benet Academy Students Named 2024 National Merit Scholars
Two students from Benet Academy will receive $2500 from the National Merit Scholarship Corporation to use as they head into college.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
2 Wheaton North Students Named 2024 National Merit Scholars
Two students from Wheaton North will receive $2500 from the National Merit Scholarship Corporation to use as they head into college.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
Woman-Owned PureBerry Bowls Offers Soft-Serve Acai In Naperville
PureBerry Acai Bowls, the brainchild of Neepa Mehta and Dorothy Sisnett, recently celebrated its grand opening.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
3 Guns Seized During Traffic Stops In Naperville: Police
Two men face gun charges after police say they found guns in cars they were driving.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Downers Grove|News|
Student Named 2024 National Merit Scholar In Downers Grove
One student from Downers Grove will receive $2500 from the National Merit Scholarship Corporation to use as they head into college.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Across Illinois, IL|News|
Winning Flag Design, Blue-Eyed Birthday Bug: Good News, Illinois
Check out this week's good news roundup to learn about a little girl's winning flag design, a beloved sundae shop and other happy tales.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
Guns Stolen During Home Burglary; Car Burglaries Reported: Wheaton PD
Several burglaries were reported on the most recent Wheaton Police Department crime blotter.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
Gun Pulled During Road Rage Incident In Naperville: Cops
A 66-year-old man from Oswego was arrested in connection with the incident.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Downers Grove|News|
Pride Events Planned At Downers Grove Public Library
Downers Grove Library will celebrate Pride month with storytelling, crafts and other activities for kids.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
