Naperville, IL|News|
District 203 To Vote On Capital Improvements For 2027-28 School Year
The Naperville Community School District 203 Board of Education will vote on Capital Improvement projects on Oct. 19.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
- Downers Grove, IL
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Downers Grove|News|
Downers Grove To Vote On 13-Apartment Mixed-Use Development
The development would feature four one-bedroom apartments and nine two-bedroom apartments at at 5112-5120 Forest Ave.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
Wheaton To Review Proposal To Build 8 Townhomes On Roosevelt Road
The city's planning and zoning commission will review the special use permit request at its Oct. 13 meeting.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Across Illinois, IL|News|
Halloween Haunts, Porcupine Promotion: Good News, Illinois
These are the stories that lifted our spirits this week throughout Illinois Patch towns.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Lisle, IL|News|
Fire Breaks Out In Green Trails Subdivision In Lisle
The fire took place early Friday in the Green Trails Subdivision in Lisle.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Glen Ellyn, IL|News|
Discounted Train Station Parking Permits Will Be Available For 2027-28 In Glen Ellyn
The discounts come as the village prepares to start construction on its new downtown train station and pedestrian underpass project.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
Halloween Happening Comes To Riverwalk Grand Pavilion
The 2026 Halloween Happening will be held on Oct. 25 at Naperville's Riverwalk Grand Pavilion.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
Area Cleared After Heavy Police Presence Reported Near Farnham And Haverhill
Police say they completed the investigation in the early hours of Friday.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
1st Human West Nile Virus Death Of Year Reported In DuPage County
Six West Nile Virus cases have been confirmed in DuPage County in 2026.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Across Illinois, IL|News|
Push For Year-Round DST Intensifies: What IL Lawmakers Say
The Sunshine Protection Act, which would eliminate daylight saving time, remains stalled in the U.S. Senate.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Downers Grove|News|
Another Jersey Mike's Location Opens In Downers Grove
The village's second Jersey Mike's restaurant opened Oct. 7.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Lisle, IL|News|
Secretary Of State Mobile Unit Rolls Into Lisle In November
The mobile unit will offer driver's services at Lisle Village Hall on Nov. 13.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
When To Snag A Spot For Santa's Naperville Workshop, Hotline
Learn details about the popular holiday event and find out when registration opens, so you can snag tickets before they sell out.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
See 100s Of Model Trains When Great Midwest Train Show Returns To Wheaton
The beloved show will come to DuPage County Fairgrounds in early November.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Glen Ellyn, IL|News|
Ackerman Haunted Trail Brings Frightful Fun To Glen Ellyn
The haunted trail will offer eerie encounters and jump scares, but a less frightful experience is available as well.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
IKEA To Move To Naperville, Close Bolingbrook Store
IKEA is leaving Bolingbrook after more than 20 years, amid plans to open a small format store in Naperville by late 2027.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
Car Hits Home, Starts Fire In Naperville
A car crashed into a residence in the 3000 block of Crystal Rock Tuesday.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Woodridge, IL|News|
Man Fled Cops, Hit Squad Car In Woodridge: State's Attorney
Police say Laron Robinson, 19, of Woodridge, also hit two other cars while he fled police.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Lisle, IL|News|
Leaf Collection Resumes For Fall 2026 In Lisle
Curbside leaf collection is set to last through the last week of November for Lisle residents.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
Medical Office Ransacked, Purses Stolen From Department Store: Wheaton Crime Blotter
See which crimes were reported on the most recent blotter from the Wheaton Police Department.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
