While November's elections are important, GOP leaders gathered at Republican National Convention say they're focused on strengthening the party for the long term.
The sheriff's department gave Patch the list of Drew Peterson's visitors. Who's been dropping by the jail to see the accused wife killer? Not his mom.
Romney touts the Ryan's Wisconsin values; says he is an "intellectual leader of the Republican Party."
Here's your chance to catch up on stories from Darien Patch Aug. 6-10, in case you missed them the first time around!
Deal for parcel at 75th Street and Cass Avenue has been in the works since February 2011.
City offers free brush pickup for residents Aug. 27 through 31.
City Council approves new stone signs at eight locations.
The FBI has joined an investigation of contracts that allegedly benefited two former DuPage Forest Preserve District employees, the Better Government Association and Daily Herald report.
Of the 102 counties in the state, only four—DuPage, Cook, Will and Kane—have not been declared disaster areas due to the drought.
The Illinois General Assembly will meet Aug. 17 to discuss the state's massive unfunded pension liability, as well as a controversial plan to shift the cost of teacher pensions to local school districts.
Gerald Lombardi and his son, Jerry, of Downers Grove, were charged along with former Cook County Commissioner Joseph Mario Moreno, former Chicago Alderman Ambrosio Medrano and other suburban businessmen.
If approved by the city council, Darien’s new entrance signs will welcome visitors at eight locations.
City mulls options for dealing with the pest, which could destroy all its ash trees if left untreated.
National Gang Crime Research Center (NGCRC) honors DuPage County State's Attorney Robert Berlin.
Governor Pat Quinn signs House Bill 4687, sponsored by Rep. Sandra Pihos (R-Glen Ellyn) and Sen. Kirk Dillard (R-Hinsale) in DuPage County.
Jeanine Nicarico Children's Center will also house the DuPage Family Center.
City Council conveys property as part of economic incentive package.
The commission's director will provide a memo regarding the need to employ a public relations firm Aug. 2.
City will improve parking lot at site of new Chuck’s Southern Comforts Café on Cass Avenue.
Argonne National Laboratory researchers are among the hundreds of scientists and graduates students who have critical roles in the search for the Higgs boson. A new particle that could contain the properties of the Higgs was recently announced.
Demonstrators came to Rep. Judy Biggert's office to protest her vote to repeal the Affordable Care Act.
Authorities in DuPage County are sounding the alarm about teens’ increasing use of the drug.
Wheaton attorney Christopher Hage fills vacancy on the three-member DuPage Election Commission.
Loans are being offered through the Illinois state treasurer's office must be repaid within five years.
Event will benefit Hunter Himes, who was critically injured while riding his bike in February.