La Grange, IL|News|
Police Investigate Fatal Brookfield Shooting
A man was found with gunshot wounds Wednesday afternoon inside a car in Brookfield.
Morgan Searles, Patch Staff
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Elmhurst|News|
Beer Thief Pleads Guilty to Stealing 1,868 Cases of Miller
The Melrose Park man was sentenced to three years for the theft of 22 pallets of beer from a McHenry distributor.
Morgan Searles, Patch Staff
Darien, IL|News|
Mariano's to Host Open House Job Fair for New Westmont Store
The job fair will take place Jan. 30 in Westmont.
Morgan Searles, Patch Staff
Downers Grove, IL|News|
Steven Avery's Lawyer Says Prosecutor 'Gives Vampires a Bad Name'
Kathleen Zellner has been adamant on Twitter about Steven Avery's innocence.
Morgan Searles, Patch Staff
Elmhurst|News|
Local Jobs: YMCA, Lou Malnati's, Amita Health, ULTA, Chase
Patch’s jobs board makes it easy for job-hunters and employers to search for and post local, regional and national jobs.
Morgan Searles, Patch Staff
Oak Park-River Forest, IL|News|
Parole Agent Arrested in Violent Road Rage Incident: Police
A Forest Park man told police he was bleeding so heavily, blood covered his phone screen and kept him from calling 911.
Morgan Searles, Patch Staff
La Grange, IL|News|
Parole Agent Arrested in Violent Road Rage Incident: Police
A man involved in the traffic fight told police he was bleeding so heavily, blood covered his phone screen and kept him from calling 911.
Morgan Searles, Patch Staff
Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|News|
Cupid Courts Paddle Mixer to Benefit Misericordia
The Feb. 5 event is a women’s non-competitive social paddle fundraiser benefiting Misericordia Home.
Morgan Searles, Patch Staff
Downers Grove, IL|News|
Village Ends Tax Rebate Agreement with Lemon Tree Grocer
Lemon Tree Grocer won't have to repay a portion of its sales tax rebate from the village, if it meets the village's conditions.
Morgan Searles, Patch Staff
Downers Grove, IL|News|
Education Foundation Invites Community to Spring Fundraiser
All proceeds from the March 10 event will directly support District 58 students.
Morgan Searles, Patch Staff
Downers Grove, IL|News|
D99 Presence Strong at Upcoming State Music Convention
the annual Illinois Music Education Conference will take place Jan. 27-30.
Morgan Searles, Patch Staff
Oak Park-River Forest, IL|News|
Oak Park Police Reports: Trespass, DUI, Theft, Property Damage
Oak Park police reported crimes from Jan. 22 to 25.
Morgan Searles, Patch Staff
La Grange, IL|News|
Nazareth Academy Announces First Semester Honor Roll
For the First Quarter, 534 students from 51 different communities have been recognized for this academic achievement.
Morgan Searles, Patch Staff
Oak Park-River Forest, IL|News|
Back-to-Back Assault, Armed Robbery Reported Monday in Oak Park
Two crimes reportedly took place within minutes of each other the morning of Jan. 25 on S. Austin Boulevard.
Morgan Searles, Patch Staff
La Grange, IL|News|
DCFS Partners with Sheriff Dart to Rescue At-Risk Runaways
The Sheriff’s Office and he Department of Children and Family Services will combine resources to recover missing or runaway wards.
Morgan Searles, Patch Staff
Elmhurst|News|
Sheriff Seeks Fugitive Wanted for Drug Possession
This week's fugitive is wanted out of Willowbrook.
Morgan Searles, Patch Staff
La Grange, IL|News|
9-Year-Old Girl Recognized For Calling 911 to Help Ill Father
Vera Brenneman calmly dialed 911 to ask for help for her dad.
Morgan Searles, Patch Staff
Elmhurst|News|
Send Valentine's Wishes to DuPage Convalescent Center Residents
Donations for heart-shaped balloons will be accepted until Feb. 11.
Morgan Searles, Patch Staff
Elmhurst|News|
Girl Scout Bake Sale Benefits Playground for Everyone
The troop raised $415, which will go toward the playground’s construction.
Morgan Searles, Patch Staff
Elmhurst|News|
Neighbor Spies Thieves Snatching Packages
Two packages were reported stolen from a front porch in Elmhurst.
Morgan Searles, Patch Staff
