Wheaton Puts Spotlight on its 'Honorary Leprechaun' for St. Patrick's Day Holiday

Bernie Hurley, 92, was a long-time fixture in Wheaton parades where he dressed in a leprechaun costume.

St. Patrick's Day 2016: Parades, Festivities and Fireworks in the Chicago Suburbs

Several communities throughout the Chicago area will hold St. Paddy's Day festivities this weekend.

Send Your Sweetheart a Singing Valentine

The Chorus of DuPage is now accepting orders for singing Valentine's, which will be delivered on Feb. 12 through Feb. 14.

Christmas Tree Pick-Up Gets Underway This Week in Wheaton

You can place your Christmas tree at the curb on your garbage day the weeks of Jan. 4 and Jan. 11 for free collection.

Rudy Wins Reindog Contest in Wheaton

The Downtown Wheaton Association held its annual Reindog Contest on Saturday.

2015 Christmas TV Schedule: Your Favorite Holiday Movies and Specials

A day-by-day schedule of when your favorite holiday movies will air on network television this season.

Holiday Stroll Held Downtown Wheaton Saturday

The day will also include complimentary carriage rides, carolers and other special activities as part of Wheaton’s Dickens of a Christmas.

Holiday-Themed Costumes Welcomed During This Weekend's Reindeer Run

The 5K will be held this Saturday in Wheaton.

Where to Find the Best Holiday Lights in the 'Burbs

Have you spotted some amazing shows of Clark Griswold-esque decorating passion? Tell us where!

Brookfield Zoo's Holiday Magic Features Festive Fun for Families

A new interactive light display will brighten up the sky.

Recipes For Thanksgiving Turkey Leftovers

How about a tasty turkey pot pie? You're already half-way there.

Lighted Holiday Parade, Festival of Lights and Trees Scheduled for Thanksgiving Weekend

The lighted holiday parade, visits with Santa and the Festival of Lights and Trees at Cosley Zoo will all be held in coming days.

'Solemn Tribute' Held on Veterans Day at First Division Museum in Wheaton

Over 1,300 candles will illuminate galleries at the museum as part of the tribute to those who died in combat.

SEX OFFENDER MAP: Homes to Watch in Wheaton on Halloween

There are 56 registered sex offenders living in Wheaton. Find out where.

Trick-or-Treat Hours Set for Wheaton

Citywide trick-or-treating and the downtown trick-or-treat event will be held on Halloween this year.

Where to Check Out Fall Colors in DuPage County

Fall colors generally peak around Oct. 15.

10 of the Craziest Corn Maze Designs in Illinois

Here are 10 of the craziest corn mazes in Illinois and their designs for this year.

Apple of My Eye: The Best Spots to Go Apple-Picking This Fall

Check out this map and list if you need help finding out where to go apple-picking with family and friends this season.

Illinois' Fourth of July celebration checklist

These maps show how Illinoisans could be commemorating Independence Day

Watch for Fourth of July Weekend Tollway Construction

Look out for these Chicago-area highway construction spots during your holiday travels.

Find Fourth of July Fireworks in the Western Suburbs

We've got your guide to 2015 Independence Day firework displays.

Traffic Map for Western Suburbs

Hitting the road? Plot your travels before you drive away with Patch's live traffic map.

Search for Low Gas Prices

Use our mapquest gas-price tool to find the lowest price wherever you are.

Memorial Day in Wheaton

A parade and ceremony will be held on Memorial Day.

Traveling in Illinois for Easter Weekend?

Here are 12 special Easter eggs for you to find.

The Top 16 Most Unusual Festivals in Illinois

Turkey testicles, anyone?

Cold Days Ahead as Wheaton, Glen Ellyn Head Into New Year

Be sure to bundle up -- it's going to be a chilly couple days.

Christmas Tree Recycling Soon Available in Wheaton

Christmas is over! Here is what you need to know about recycling your Christmas tree in Wheaton.

Less Snow Now Expected for Much of Chicago Area on Christmas Eve

Less than a half-inch of accumulation is now expected for the Wheaton and Glen Ellyn area.

After 60 Years 'Hardrock, Coco and Joe' Is Still A Chicago Holiday Classic

Stuff you didn't know about the "three little men two-feet high."

Guiding Lights: Where to Find The Best Christmas Lights in the 'Burbs [UPDATED]

We asked, you answered. Check out your nominations for shows of Clark Griswold-esque decorating passion.

Woman, 98, Volunteering for Past 47 Years to Glen Ellyn Church's Christmas Basket Program

Frances Lang, who soon turns 99, says she has gotten back a thousand times more than what she has given over the years.

Where to Find the Best Holiday Lights in the Wheaton Area

Have you spotted some amazing shows of Clark Griswold-esque decorating passion? Tell us where!

Ring in the Holidays in Wheaton: Frosty Fest is This Saturday

Frosty Fest will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.

Shopping Made Easy: Wheaton Patch 2014 Holiday Gift Guide

Find gifts for everyone on your shopping list.

McCormick Museum Features 7 Christmas Trees Decorated by Local Charities

The public can check out the decorations and vote for their favorite tree. The charity with the most votes will receive $2,500.

Holiday Fun This Saturday and Next in Downtown Wheaton

All the Christmas staples to keep you and the family happy and in the spirit of the season.