Wheaton, IL|News|
Girls Night Out At Town Square Wheaton To Raise Funds For Susan G. Komen Foundation
The event will feature live music, food specials and more, with proceeds supporting breast cancer research.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
- Downers Grove, IL
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Woodridge, IL|News|
Where To Pick Pumpkins Near Woodridge This Fall — And How To Carve Them
Many pumpkin patches and fields also offer other seasonal activities like hay rides, corn mazes and games for the kids.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Downers Grove|News|
Where To Pick Pumpkins Near Downers Grove This Fall — And How To Carve Them
Many pumpkin patches and fields also offer other seasonal activities like hay rides, corn mazes and games for the kids.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
Pumpkin Fest Kicks Off 2026 Season At Cosley Zoo
All throughout the month of October, Cosley Zoo will teem with thousands of pumpkins, cornstalks, apple cider sips, gourds and more.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Downers Grove|News|
Village, Park District To Present Stormwater Detention Improvements For Hummer Park
The Village of Downers Grove and the park district aim to prevent flood waters from getting onto Fairview Avenue from Hummer Park.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
2 Local School Districts Rank Among Best In Illinois: Niche Ratings
These two school districts landed in the top 10 in the state.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Downers Grove|News|
Owner To Reopen Everest Asian Fusion As Crab King Cajun Boil & Bar In Downers Grove
Everest Fusion, which opened in March, will be replaced by a crab boil concept restaurant with the same owner.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Woodridge, IL|News|
Woodridge Cops Don Pink Badge Patches To Support Breast Cancer Awareness
“A pink patch may look like a small change to a uniform, but to so many people, the color represents something much bigger,” Stefanson said.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
Early Voting Underway At Select DuPage County Locations
Five temporary early voting locations are now open for voters in DuPage County.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Glen Ellyn, IL|News|
Glen Ellyn Rejects Special Use Permit Request For Beauty Parlor On Duane
Village trustees voted down the proposal for a high-end beauty salon called The Parlor at Monday's meeting.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Lisle, IL|News|
'Wonderful Way To Welcome The Arrival Of Fall:' Cider And Ale Festival Returns To Morton Arboretum
The event will feature tasting tables offering more than 60 types of beer and cider.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Lisle, IL|News|
Lisle Park District $29.5M Bond Referendum Question On Ballot: What To Know
See how the park district's bond referendum question will appear on the ballot and how your property taxes might be impacted.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
I-PASS Identity Theft., Stolen Wallet, More: Wheaton Crime Blotter
See which crimes were reported on the most recent blotter from the Wheaton Police Department.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Downers Grove|News|
Rail & Rye Now Open In Downtown Westmont
Downtown Westmont's newest eatery features bourbon and rye whiskeys and a dining menu with Midwestern favorites and bourbon-infused cuisine.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
When To Trick-Or-Treat In Naperville In 2026
See what times police suggest heading out for trick-or-treaters to enjoy Halloween in Naperville.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
We Grow Dreams To Offer Plants For Sale On Water Street
Proceeds from the plants, cultivated by We Grow Dreams, will benefit the nonprofits which supports adults with disabilities.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Glen Ellyn, IL|News|
4-Unit Mixed-Use Development Proposal For Duane Street Heads To Pre-Application Review
Petitioners applied for a pre-application to build a four-unit residential space with retail space on the first floor at 451 Duane St.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Glen Ellyn, IL|News|
Glen Ellyn Man Brought Loaded Gun, More Ammo To Hospital ER: Cops
Police say Michael Vangarsse tried to enter the hospital during an altercation with security guards with a gun and 75 rounds of ammunition.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
I Heart Gyro Set To Open Soon In Naperville
The Chicago Avenue eatery will serve Greek and Mediterranean cuisine.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Across Illinois, IL|News|
Illinois' Best High Schools Ranked In New Analysis
See which public and private high schools landed on Niche's 2027 roundup of Best High Schools in Illinois.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
