Across Illinois, IL|News|
13 IL Towns Among 250 Best Places To Live In U.S. News Ranking
See if your town made it on the U.S. News & World Report roundup of Best Places to Live for 2026-27.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
- Downers Grove, IL
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Wheaton, IL|News|
DuPage County's 1st Positive West Nile Virus Tests Of Year Detected In Traps
Mosquitos testing positive for West Nile Virus were detected in three municipalities in DuPage County as of May 12.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
Naperville Police To Crack Down On Seatbelt Violations For Memorial Day
Naperville police will increase patrols in the days leading up to Memorial Day as part of a traffic safety initiative.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
Man Held On Aggravated DUI Charges In Crash That Killed Driver, Injured Passenger In Lombard
Dwayne Rushing, 48, was denied pretrial release in connection with the crash that killed Laura O'Keefe, 35.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Glen Ellyn, IL|News|
Preschool Director Climbs Into Storm Drain To Save Ducklings In Glen Ellyn
The mother of the ducklings helped Westminster Preschool Director Lisa Plassman find where the baby ducks had gone.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Lisle, IL|News|
Lisle Considers Move That Would 'Effectively Prohibit Data Centers' In Village
The move comes after public outcry when a data center attempted to open in Lisle in January.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Downers Grove|News|
Lao Sze Chuan Reopens In Downers Grove
The highly anticipated reopening comes after a car ran into the building, resulting in an extended closure.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
City Council To Review Proposal For Mister Car Wash On Roosevelt Road
The car wash's special use permit was initially denied by city council, but now meets the Roosevelt Road landscape requirements.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
Garage Fire Causes $100K In Damage To Naperville Home
Officials say the fire broke out Thursday evening at a home on Black Walnut Court.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Downers Grove|News|
Village Council To Review Proposal For Dentist's Office On Washington Street
The special use permit request was recommended by the planning commission via a vote of 7 to 1.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Across Illinois, IL|News|
Buddy Guy, Beagle Rescue, Basketball Benefits: Good News, Illinois
See which news stories made us the happiest in this week's good news roundup.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
City Council To Vote On Zoning Variances For Lacrosse Center And Gym In Naperville
The city's planning commission recently recommended approval of zoning variance requests for Jax Lax Club.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Across Illinois, IL|News|
Here’s How IL Reading, Math Scores Compare Nationally
See how Illinois compares with other states, including Indiana, in the recent study from the Education Scorecard project.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
See How District 203's Test Scores Compare Amid National Reading Decline
The study assessed student performance in third-through eighth-grade districts throughout 38 states.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
See How District 200's Test Scores Compare Amid National Reading Decline
The study assessed student performance in third-through eighth-grade districts throughout 38 states.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Downers Grove|News|
See How District 58's Test Scores Compare Amid National Reading Decline
The study assessed student performance in third-through eighth-grade districts throughout 38 states.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
Naperville Church Fired Employee In Retaliation For Gender Discrimination Complaint, Judge Finds
The judge recommended the church and its senior pastor Dave Ortlund pay more than $93,000 in back wages and damages to the employee.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Downers Grove|News|
Proposed Car Wash On Butterfield Gets Recommendation From Downers Grove Planning Commission
Planning and zoning commissioners voted unanimously in favor of a new car wash development at 1341 Butterfield Road.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Glen Ellyn, IL|News|
Ticket Sales Launch For Wines & Finds Downtown Glen Ellyn Wine Walk
Tickets for the event usually sell out quickly, according to organizers.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Woodridge, IL|News|
Woodridge Police To Crack Down On Seatbelt Violations For Memorial Day
Woodridge police will increase patrols in the days leading up to Memorial Day as part of a traffic safety initiative.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
