Lisle, IL|News|
Leaf Collection Resumes For Fall 2025 In Lisle
Curbside leaf collection is set to last through the first week of December for Lisle residents.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
- Downers Grove, IL
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Wheaton, IL|News|
Car Wash Eyes Former McDonald's Site On Roosevelt Road
The vacant McDonald's building at 2175 W. Roosevelt Rd. would be demolished to make way for a 4,800 square foot car wash.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
Car Burglary Suspect Nabbed In Naperville With Help Of Drone, K-9: Police
A large police presence was near Springbrook Prairie Tuesday morning after a car burglary suspect fled police.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
Child Pornography Charges Filed Against Wheaton Man
Police say John Jacobson, 23, of the 1900 block of Lancaster Ln., also failed to properly register as a sex offender.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Lisle, IL|News|
Veterans Day Observance Planned In Lisle
A Veterans Day Observance will be held on Nov. 9 in Lisle.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Downers Grove|News|
Residents Invited To Discuss Downers Grove FY2026 Budget At Meetings
Residents can attend upcoming council meetings to learn more about the proposed budget for FY 2026.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
'I Want My Daddy:' Video Shows Naperville Man Being Arrested By ICE, Report Says
The video, shared by Chicago Tribune, shows federal immigration agents holding down a man as his children plead for agents not to hurt him.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Downers Grove|News|
Fonda de Paula Now Open In Downers Grove
Fonda de Paula is now serving authentic Mexican cuisine and craft cocktails at 1012 Curtiss St., Downers Grove.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Lisle, IL|News|
Lights Of Lisle Seeks Santa Parade Participants
The deadline to apply for a spot in the 2025 Lights of Lisle parade is Nov. 26.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Woodridge, IL|News|
Food Deliveries Added As Over 2 Dozen Families 'Reluctant' To Leave Home: Pantry
West Suburban Community Pantry will add delivery times as they say several clients have not shown up for appointments to shop for food.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Across Illinois, IL|News|
Trump Admin Resumes Some Student Loan Forgiveness: What To Know In IL
See what recent plans for student loan forgiveness might mean for the more than $1.6 million student loan borrowers in Illinois.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Across Illinois, IL|News|
Home Is Where The Haunt Is; High School Golfer Makes History: Good News, Illinois
You'll find Halloween yard haunts, high school golf greats and more in this Good News, Illinois roundup.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
Grants Of Up To $1,500 Available As Part Of KidsMatter's Teen Philanthropy Program
KidsMatter will award a total of $10,000 in grants to nonprofits that benefit local youths and teach them about their organization.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
Common Ground Vibe Cafe Pairs Art With Coffee In Lombard
The family-owned coffee shop-art space recently opened at 22 W. St. Charles Rd. in the former home of Ruff Life.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Downers Grove|News|
Special Service Tax Area Proposed Near Talon Preserve Regarding Stormwater Detention
The village would may levy a tax that would allow the village to maintain detention areas if the homeowners' association cannot.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Glen Ellyn, IL|News|
$900K Fraud Scheme Involved Aliases, Multiple Addresses, Fake SKUs: Prosecutors
Iryna Boguslavska faces federal charges of wire fraud in connection with transactions made between 2020 and 2023.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
Pavement Repairs May Result in Delays On Wesley Street
The road work will also limit parking nearby.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Woodridge, IL|News|
West Suburban Pantry's Harvest Week Food Drive To Benefit Residents In Need
West Suburban Pantry's Harvest Week Food Drive begins Nov. 2.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Downers Grove|News|
DG Residents Push For Sticker Program As Waste Contract Negotiations Continue
At a recent meeting, residents urged commissioners to push for waste stickers, but SOME commissioners want to move forward without them.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Downers Grove|News|
Metra BNSF Trains Operating At 'Restricted Speeds' After Semi Hits Bridge In Chicago
The crash, which took place in Chicago, caused delays for several hours Wednesday morning on BNSF Metra trains.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
