Wheaton, IL|News|
Recycling Extravaganza Planned In Wheaton
The event will be held at the DuPage County Fairgrounds on April 13.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
- Downers Grove, IL
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Naperville, IL|News|
Funeral Planned For Naperville Teen Killed In Avalanche In Switzerland
Funeral services will be held for Aleksas Beiga, the Naperville Central freshman who was killed in an avalanche while visiting Switzerland.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Downers Grove|News|
Fresh Thyme Market Donates 3,500 Cases Of Juice To Local Pantries
West Suburban Pantry was one of several food pantries that received cases of cold-pressed juice from the Downers Grove-based grocery chain.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
Film Festival, Special Events, More For Earth Week In Naperville
See what the Naperville Park District has in store to celebrate Earth Day 2024.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Lemont, IL|News|
District 210 Picks Firm To Conduct Superintendent Search
District 210 has taken the next step in its search for a superintendent to replace Dr. Mary Ticknor, who is set to retire in 2025.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Glen Ellyn, IL|News|
Free Family-Friendly Earth Week Events Planned In Glen Ellyn
The Glen Ellyn Park District has packed its calendar with events to celebrate Earth Week. See what's in store.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Downers Grove|News|
Free Seedlings Available For Arbor Day In Downers Grove
See where park district residents can snag their free seedlings, courtesy of the Downers Grove Park District.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
Car Burglary At Two Bostons, Retail Theft At Target: Wheaton Blotter
See what crimes were reported on the Wheaton Police Department's blotter for early March.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Across Illinois, IL|News|
$12M Win; Celebs To Perform At Prison: Good News, Illinois
See how a local family was "shocked" to win $12 million in the Illinois Lottery, and why two celebs are visiting Old Joliet Prison.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
Bolingbrook Man Accused Of Selling Cocaine In Naperville
Police say they had been investigating Cornell Gandy III, of the 300 block of Whitewater Drive, for a month before the arrest.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
DuPage County To Break Ground On Crisis Recovery Center
The 33,000 square foot facility will offer crisis management for residents with substance use disorder and mental health issues.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
Will I See The Total Solar Eclipse In Wheaton?
Excitement is building for the solar eclipse in Wheaton on April 8, where we'll experience 94 percent partiality.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
Will I See The Total Solar Eclipse In Naperville?
Excitement is building for the solar eclipse in Naperville on April 8, where we'll experience 94 percent partiality.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Lemont, IL|News|
Will I See The Total Solar Eclipse In Lemont?
Excitement is building for the solar eclipse in Lemont on April 8, where we'll experience 95 percent partiality.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Downers Grove|News|
Will I See The Total Solar Eclipse In Downers Grove?
Excitement is building for the solar eclipse in Downers Grove on April 8, where we'll experience 95 percent partiality.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
GoFundMe Started To Aid Children Of Mom Slain In Carol Stream Stabbing
Maricela Simon Franco, 26, was fatally stabbed Easter Sunday in front of her two young children, police say.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
Bridge Repairs To Reduce Lanes On Roosevelt Road In Wheaton
See how upcoming repairs to the Roosevelt Road Bridge will impact traffic.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
Murder Charges Filed Against Carol Stream Man Accused Of Killing Wife
Police say Baltazar Perez-Estrada, 33, stabbed his wife Maricela Simon Franco, 26, dozens of times on Sunday in front of their children.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
GoFundMe Started For Naperville Student Killed In Avalanche
Naperville Central freshman Aleksas Beiga, 15, was killed in an avalanche in Switzerland Monday, according to reports.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Downers Grove|News|
District 58 Students Get Access To Downers Grove Library Cards
The Downers Grove Library and Grade School District 58 have joined forces to provide students with library cards.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
