Wheaton, IL|News|
Carnival, Live Music, Fireworks Planned For Railroad Days In West Chicago
The four-day festival features live tribute bands, house music, carnival rides and family-friendly activities.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
- Downers Grove, IL
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Wheaton, IL|News|
TJ Maxx Hit By Shoplifters, Credit Cards Swiped From Purse, Wallet: Wheaton Crime Blotter
See which crimes were reported on the most recent blotter from the Wheaton Police Department.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Across Illinois, IL|News|
Juneteenth Events In And Around Chicago Include Parades, Picnics, Concerts
See where to celebrate Juneteenth in and around Chicago in 2026.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Across Illinois, IL|News|
Milestone For Decades-Old Pancake House, Historic Train Chugs Through Suburbs: Good News, Illinois
This week, we celebrate good news articles about a local pancake house, a historic locomotive, a booming Black-owned business and more.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
Gun Seized From Car At Naperville Top Golf, Cops Arrest Felon On Probation
Police say they arrested the man after they saw the gun on the floorboard of a car in the Topgolf parking lot.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Glen Ellyn, IL|News|
Summer Concert Series Kicks Off 2026 Season In Glen Ellyn
See which bands will play live music downtown for the 2026 Summer Concert Series in Glen Ellyn.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
297-Unit Apartment Complex Gets Nod From Naperville Planning And Zoning
The CityGate II development will feature studio, one-, and two-bedroom units starting around $1,900.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
Where To Find All The Dog Sculptures In Downtown Naperville This Summer
Colorful dog sculptures have popped up throughout the downtown area. A cat sculpture may even have slinked in.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Downers Grove|News|
Traffic Safety Top Priority As Residents Rail Against Proposed Dutch Bros. In Downers Grove
Residents near the drive-thru coffee shop's proposed site have started a petition to protest its development.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Lisle, IL|News|
Sample Craft Beer, Mead, Cider At Blues, Brews & BBQ At Morton Arboretum
The June 20 event will feature live music from Andrew Diehl and the Nightmen and Jimmy Nick.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
Fire Displaces Residents On Citygate Lane In Naperville
A fire broke out Wednesday morning in a building in the 2100 block of Citygate Lane.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
MAGNA-TILES Event Comes To DuPage Children's Museum
The first 100 families to attend the event get their own MAGNA-TILES set.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
'Murals, Mocktails And Music' To Ring In Summer In Downtown Wheaton
The Murals, Mocktails and Music event will be held June 20 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
These Roads Will Be Closed For Cosley Zoo Run For The Animals
Several road closures will be in effect starting Saturday at 6:30 a.m.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
5 Teens, 4 Adults Arrested During Teen Takeover In Naperville
Police made arrests for battery, attempted aggravated assault on a peace officer and other violations.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
Annual Juneteenth Celebration Returns To Rotary Hill In Naperville
The event will commemorate the nationally recognized end of slavery in the United States.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Glen Ellyn, IL|News|
Maryknoll Splash Park Will Not Open For 2026 Season
The splash park, which was set to reopen on May 23, will stay closed this year.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
Part Of Willow Avenue To Be Vacated Permanently In Wheaton
The right-of-way vacation will be preceded by a temporary closure for infrastructure maintenance.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
1 Car Stolen, Another's Steering Column Tampered With In Wheaton: Cops
Police say the incidents took place less than a block from one another.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
3 Arrested During 'Teen Takeover' In Naperville: Report
The gathering brought roughly 100 teens to downtown Naperville, according to NCTV17.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
