Rotary GroveFest Returns to Downers Grove

Rotary GroveFest will take place from June 25-28 in downtown Downers Grove.

New Basketball 201 Course at Walker Athletics

Basketball 201 provides more opportunities to learn than most basketball camps and basketball training.

Gallery: 2015 Woodridge Memorial Day Parade

Photos by Henry Ristic.

Help Leonard Find a Family

There’s no telling why Leonard, a two year old Beagle mix, ended up in the suburbs of Chicago after starting out in Indiana.

Woodridge Police Reports: Retail Theft, Burglary, Property Damage

The Woodridge Police Department reported crimes and arrests through May 22.

25 Trips to Make with the Family this Summer

Sure, Chicago has a lot of fun things to do, but let us introduce you to what the rest of Illinois has to offer this summer.

District 99 Education Foundation Awards nearly $20,000 in Grants

The Foundation accepts grant requests from teachers in District 99 who want to make the classroom environment more challenging to students.

Need a Hand with Your Ant Problem? Here's Some Advice

Learn how to handle these home invaders.

Downers Grove Police Participate in Memorial Day Traffic Enforcement

Officers will be working saturation patrols that target impaired drivers and seat belt enforcement zones.

Downers Grove Celebrates Memorial Day

The annual Memorial Day Parade will begin at 10:45 a.m. May 25 at Burlington Avenue and Main Street.

Memorial Day Weekend Weather: Warm with Chance of Showers

Chances for rain showers and maybe a thunderstorm will continue from Sunday through Memorial Day.

The Top 10 Oldest Prisoners in Illinois

A list of the oldest inmates currently in the Illinois Department of Corrections.

Traffic Map for the Western Suburbs

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

Democrats Block Real Reform

Editorial by State Representative Ron Sandack, 81st District

DuPage County Memorial Day Ceremony Scheduled May 24

The ceremony will take place at the Veterans Memorial, located outside near the pond on the DuPage County Government Complex.

Travel Tips: Memorial Day Weekend on the Illinois Tollway

A record 7.4 million vehicles are expected to travel the Tollway over the holiday weekend.

Here are 11 Proposed Tax Increases in the Illinois Legislature

An update on tax bills that have been introduced in the 99th General Assembly.

Find the Lowest Gas Prices Around Woodridge

Prices are going up at the pump due to global increases in the price of crude oil.

Bobby Hull Coming to Downers Grove to Watch the Blackhawks Take on the Anaheim Ducks

The Golden Jet will be at Gatto’s Restaurant & Bar on May 25.

Killer Gets 43 Years for Stabbing Teacher to Death in Naperville / Teen Skips Prom to Feed the Homeless / Drivers Must Watch for Turtles Crossing the Road

Your Week in Headlines: Let’s catch up! Cops investigate murder-suicide • ‘Fight Club’ author in Naperville • New D86 board member.

Local Jobs: Cooper's Hawk, Comcast, DeVry, Sprint, Marriott

Patch’s jobs board makes it easy for job-hunters and employers to search for and post local, regional and national jobs.

Students May Access eBook Libraries Using iPads

Find new books with 3M Cloud, Axis 360, Follett Shelf and Overdrive.

Representative Sandack Stands with GOP Colleagues in Calling for Term Limits for Legislators

HJRCA1 would allow voters to decide if the Illinois Constitution should be amended to allow for 10-year term limits for IL legislators.

Woodridge 68 Appoints New Director of Special Education

Anne Bowers will join Woodridge School District 68 as the new Director of Special Education on July 1, 2015

5 Things You Should Know About Illinois Property Taxes

Regardless of whether you own property, every taxpayer in Illinois should know these five things about property taxes.

Downers Grove South High Students Respond to Crisis in Nepal

Students are asking the Downers Grove community for support.

Tabletop Miniature Gardens: Demonstration @ Woodridge Public Library

Woodridge Public Library | Sunday, May 24, 2 p.m. | Gardening | Itty Bitty Garden | Free program, open to the community

If You're a Taxpayer in Illinois, This is Your Share of the State's Total Debt

Comparing Illinois’ Taxpayer Burden and outbound migration in 2014 to our neighbor states.

Woodridge VFW, Fire Department Host Memorial Day Parade and Service

The annual Memorial Day parade will take place at 9 a.m. May 25.

Woodridge Police Reports: Catalytic Converter Thefts, Phone Theft

The Woodridge Police Department reported crimes and arrests through May 15.

The Most Popular Destinations for Retirees of Illinois' 5 Pension Systems

You might be surprised, not all head for sunshine and palm trees.

How to Keep the Wasps Away from Your House

Learn how to get rid of nest-building nasties.

WalletHub Ranks the Most Diverse Big Cities in Illinois

How do Illinois' eight most populous cities rank in terms of diversity?

House Democrats Continue with Political Games; Block Real Tax Relief Bill from Consideration

Sandack’s HB135 which sought a fair solution for taxpayers was not released from Rules Committee.

Former Downers Grove Doctor Sentenced for Child Porn Possession

Edward J. McMenamin of Downers Grove pleaded guilty to child pornography and was sentenced to eight years in prison.

Cops Go After Sleepy Truant / Driver Claims He's Been Pulled Over 200 Times / Puppy Mill Rescues Find Love in DuPage / Hospital Loses Lawsuit to Man Who Stabbed Himself 30 Times

Your Week in Headlines: Find out when Whole Foods opens in Elmhurst • Cops catch moving-truck burglars in Woodridge • Wow! Houses and More.

Four Arrested for Theft and Burglary from Moving Trucks in Woodridge

Three of the people arrested were charged as adults and one person was charged as a juvenile, police reported.

Detailed Performance Audit of College of DuPage Approved Unanimously in IL House

An audit of the College of DuPage (COD) has been approved in the House with HR55.

Suburban County Ranks No. 1 in Nation for Highest Income Potential

Study finds a child’s economic prospects can be predicted based on where he or she grows up.

Sold! Home Sales Around Woodridge

Plus, enter this Zillow contest and you could win $25,000 toward a new house!