Downers Grove|News|
L.L. Bean Sets Sights On September Opening In Naperville
The store will be L.L. Bean's first foray into Chicago's western suburbs.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
- Downers Grove, IL
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
Confidence In Historic Super El Niño Grows: What To Know In IL
See how the El Niño could affect winter weather in Illinois in 2026-27.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Downers Grove|News|
Village Council To Vote On Dutch Bros. Proposal In Downers Grove
Tuesday's vote comes amid pushback from neighboring residents over proposed drive-thru coffee shop.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Lisle, IL|News|
Police To Target Impaired Drivers During Labor Day In Lisle
Lisle PD is one of 200 local law enforcement agencies taking part in a statewide traffic safety initiative leading up to Labor Day.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Lisle, IL|News|
2-Building Business Park Proposed For Old Lockformer Company Site In Lisle
Developers will present a concept design plan to revamp the 18.5-acre space that was once home to The Lockformer Company.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Across Illinois, IL|News|
Sips By Lamplight, Bumblebee Beauty, More: Good News, Illinois
Clear away the rainclouds with some bright moments in this week's good news roundup.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
Man With Machete Threatened Building Employees At Apartment In Naperville: Police
Daniel O’Neill, 35, was arrested in connection with the incident.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
Branch Collection Scheduled To Help Naperville Residents With Storm Debris
The special branch collection will begin on Aug. 17 to help residents with cleanup after Tuesday's storms.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
Fire Displaces All Residents Of Apartment Building In Wheaton
The fire broke out Wednesday afternoon in an apartment building on College Avenue.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Glen Ellyn, IL|News|
Glen Ellyn's Glow In The Park Lantern Walk To Benefit Lurie Children's Hospital
Participants can decorate their own lanterns for the Glow In The Park Lantern Walk.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Downers Grove|News|
4 Cars Burglarized On Janes Avenue In Downers Grove
While investigating a car burglary, police discovered three more vehicle burglaries via Ring camera footage.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Woodridge, IL|News|
Sociale Café Serves Up Paninis, Tiramisu, Italian Coffee In Woodridge
A grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony is planned for Aug. 13 at 5 p.m.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
Ex-West Chicago Teacher Accused Of Sexually Abusing 5 Students: Prosecutors
Prosecutors say Mario Garcia, 54, of Aurora "inappropriately touched" the students while he was a teacher at Currier Elementary.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Lisle, IL|News|
Special Branch Collection Planned After Aug. 11 Storms In Lisle
Lisle has planned a special branch collection to help resident with debris from Tuesday's storms.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Glen Ellyn, IL|News|
More Than 80 Artists To Feature At This Year's Glen Ellyn Festival Of The Arts
The two-day event will be held at Lake Ellyn Park in late August
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
NBA Champ Craig Hodges To Share Skills With Young Players At Back 2 Ball Shooting Camp In Naperville
The youth basketball camp will be held Aug. 22 and Aug. 23 at Shoot 360.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
Flock Cameras Damaged, Cars Burglarized: Wheaton Crime Blotter
See which crimes were reported on the most recent blotter from the Wheaton Police Department.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Woodridge, IL|News|
Police To Target Impaired Drivers During Labor Day In Woodridge
Woodridge PD is one of 200 local law enforcement agencies taking part in a statewide traffic safety initiative leading up to Labor Day.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Downers Grove|News|
Downers Grove Fields Downed Limbs, Flooding After Severe Storms
Crews are continuing to address blocked roadways and damage after a storm front hit Tuesday morning.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Lisle, IL|News|
Tornado May Have Hit Lisle Tuesday Morning: Village
Residents were asked to stay clear of downed power lines and other heavily damaged areas in the wake of Tuesday's tornado weather.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
