Woodridge, IL|News|
How To Help Victims Of Apartment Fire In Woodridge
Local organizations have banded together to accept donations in the wake of an apartment fire that displaced 57 residents.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
- Downers Grove, IL
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Downers Grove|News|
Catalytic Converters Stolen From Vehicles At Car Dealership In Downers Grove
Police say thieves also tried to steal a catalytic converter from a third vehicle.
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Downers Grove|News|
'An American Werewolf In London' Star David Naughton To Visit Tivoli For Special Screening
David Naughton will make an appearance at the Tivioli Theatre in Downers Grove just in time for Halloween.
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Glen Ellyn, IL|News|
Toys R Us To Open Store In Yorktown Center Amid Comeback
The Lombard store opening comes as Toys R Us plans to open 120 new stores by the holiday season.
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Naperville, IL|News|
Man Found Guilty In 2021 Murder In Naperville Faces 45 Years To Life In Prison
Robert Chatham-Jones faces a sentence of 45 years to life for the 2021 murder of Coreon Davis.
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Woodridge, IL|News|
57 Residents Displaced After 9-Hour Apartment Fire In Woodridge
Officials say the fire, which injured four people, was exacerbated by the presence of natural gas.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
Mom & Daughter Marathoners, Students Give Back: Good News, Illinois
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Lisle, IL|News|
Pumpkin Painting, Monster Madness Come To Lisle Park District For Spooky Season
Lisle Park District is offering events to help kids get into the Halloween spirit this season.
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Wheaton, IL|News|
More Than 50 Downtown Wheaton Stores To Hand Out Candy For Trick-Or-Treating
See where to stop in downtown Wheaton for sweet treats on Halloween.
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Woodridge, IL|News|
4 Hurt, Including Firefighter, In Apartment Building Blaze In Woodridge
The blaze broke out late Thursday morning in the Windsor Lakes apartments.
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Lisle, IL|News|
Trick-Or-Treat Times In Lisle Set For 2026
See when trick-or-treat times are set in Lisle for 2026.
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Naperville, IL|News|
Oktoberfest Returns To Naper Settlement For 2-Day Celebration
This is what's in store for Oktoberfest 2026 at Naper Settlement.
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Wheaton, IL|News|
Large Police Presence Reported On Roosevelt Road In Wheaton
Police say they are responding to an "isolated incident."
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Wheaton, IL|News|
Shots Fired Incident Under Investigation In West Chicago
West Chicago police responded to reports of shots fired Wednesday evening.
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Wheaton, IL|News|
La Plaza Taqueria Now Open In Wheaton
La Plaza Taqueria has been open for just over a month at Town Square Wheaton.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
Benefits Change With New Federal Fiscal Year Oct. 1: What To Know In IL
See which benefit programs are set to change in Illinois and how this might impact your pocketbook.
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Downers Grove|News|
Spools Of Copper Wiring Stolen From Construction Site In Downers Grove
Police say the copper wiring was worth thousands of dollars.
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Naperville, IL|News|
Truck Raffle To Benefit Naperville Responds For Veterans
Tickets are limited for the raffle, which offers a chance to win a 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 AT4 or a cash prize of $50,000.
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Glen Ellyn, IL|News|
Oaktoberfest Returns To Glen Ellyn With New Location, Craft Beer Garden For 2026
The event features live music, fall-themed crafts and guided tours that spotlight oak trees.
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Glen Ellyn, IL|News|
Glen Ellyn Man Used 'Racially Derogatory Language' During Disorderly Conduct Incident: Cops
Police say they received 911 calls earlier the same day reporting the man had been behaving suspiciously and acting unusual.
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