Naperville, IL|News|
Naperville Holds Onto AAA Bond Rating
The city has maintained Standard & Poor's AAA bond rating for close to three decades.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
- Downers Grove, IL
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Lisle, IL|News|
Plant Sale To Celebrate Arbor Day At Morton Arboretum
Hundreds of plants will be available for purchase at the Arbor Day Plant Sale April 25 through April 27.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Glen Ellyn, IL|News|
Craft Beer Crawl Coming To Downtown Glen Ellyn
Downtown Glen Ellyn will host its first-ever Craft Beer Crawl, featuring beer tastings at 10 different stops.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
Delve Into Naperville's History On Naper Settlement's Walking Tours
Naper Settlement has organized a series of walking tours in May to spotlight the city's history and architecture.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Lemont, IL|News|
8 Recognized As Lemont HS Students Of The Month For March, April
See who was named Students of the Month at Lemont High School in March and April.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Across Illinois, IL|News|
Bakery Rises To New Challenge; Swiftie Night Set: Good News, Illinois
Celebrate the successes of local businesses and learn about an upcoming Swiftie Night in this week's Good News, Illinois roundup.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
Woman Stole Baby Formula From Target In Wheaton: Cops
Police are investigating a retail theft that took place at the Target on County Farm Road.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
Student 1st Senior Girl Scout To Earn Gold Award At ICN
The squirrel nest boxes that Esra Agun built for the award-winning project are already helping shelter squirrels at Willowbrook Wildlife.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Lemont, IL|News|
Man Found Dead After Woman Slain At Lemont Motel: Police
Police say a man is dead after they believe he fatally shot a woman at an Archer Avenue motel on Thursday.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Downers Grove|News|
Downers Grove Icearena Closes After More Than 50 Years
Classes at the Walnut Avenue rink will be held at the Carol Stream location starting April 30.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Lemont, IL|News|
Blues, Brews & BBQ Comes To The Forge In May
The event will feature more than a dozen breweries, live blues music and barbecue food.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Lisle, IL|News|
Free Paper Shredding Available At Sea Lion Aquatic Park In Lisle
Residents can bring up to five bags of paper and personal documents to the free shredding event.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
Fatal Pedestrian Crash In West Chicago: Man Charged With Felony
A 43-year-old man has been charged with aggravated DUI causing death in connection with the death of Miguel Duran, 36.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
Inaugural Water Street Fine Art & Fine Craft Fair Set For July 14
Artists from DuPage, Kane and Will Counties will come to Water Street for the debut of this juried art show.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Lemont, IL|News|
Lineup Unveiled For 'Rockin' The Quarry' At The Forge
The Forge: Lemont Quarries has more than a dozen shows planned for the summer season.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
Native Plant Set For April 27 In Wheaton
Residents can choose from an assortment of plants at the 2024 Native Plant Sale in Wheaton.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Lemont, IL|News|
Safety Training To Bring Large Police Presence To Central School
Central Middle School will be closed on April 22, while Lemont police conduct an Armed Intruder Training.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
Juvenile In Custody After Man Shot In Naperville
Police say the juvenile is a "person of interest" in a shooting that took place Tuesday afternoon on Leach Drive.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
Lineup Unveiled For 2024 Summer Entertainment Series In Wheaton
Tickets are now available for the Wheaton Park District's Summer Entertainment Series, which kicks off June 21.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
STI Awareness Week: Tips From DuPage County Health Department
DuPage County health officials are encouraging residents to stay up-to-date on their STI testing.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
