Downers Grove|News|
Downtown Downers Grove Market Set To Kick Off 2024 Season
The market will be open on Saturdays starting May 11.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
- Downers Grove, IL
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Lisle, IL|News|
Memorial Day Parade, Remembrance Ceremony Planned For May 27 In Lisle
Lisle will host its Memorial Day Parade and Remembrance Ceremony on May 27.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
'A Pint For Kim' Blood Drive Brings Music, Carnival Fun To Naperville
The May 11 blood drive festival honors the memory of Kimberley Benedyk Sandford, a Naperville resident who died of a rare cancer in 2020.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Glen Ellyn, IL|News|
Decorated Cicada Sculptures To Take Over Downtown Glen Ellyn
"Cicadas on Parade" will bring more than two dozen colorful cicada sculptures to downtown Glen Ellyn this year.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Downers Grove|News|
'Just The Beginning:' District 58 Breaks Ground At Herrick, O'Neill
In late April, District 58 officials held a groundbreaking ceremony to herald the start of work expanding the two middle schools.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
Spring Fest To Bring Live Music, Marketplace, More To Cantigny Park
Cantigny Park will host a special event to celebrate spring with live music, kid-friendly activities, a tulip bulb sale and more.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
Road Work To Begin In Parts Of Wheaton
The road work is expected to start May 2 and last throughout the summer.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Downers Grove|News|
Spring Into Spring Cleaning With Free Shredding Event At Village Hall
Residents can bring personal documents and other items to be recycled at a free shredding event at Downers Grove Village Hall.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
Synthetic Turf Baseball Field To Open At DuPage River Sports Complex
The ballfield's grand opening will feature festivities that include a visit from Southpaw, the Chicago White Sox mascot.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Lisle, IL|News|
Lisle High School Ranks Among Nation's Best: U.S. News & World Report
See where Lisle High School landed on U.S. News & World Report's roundup of the Best High Schools in America.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Glen Ellyn, IL|News|
Glenbard South, West Among Nation's Best: U.S. News & World Report
See where Glenbard South and West High Schools landed on U.S. News & World Report's roundup of the Best High Schools in America.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
'I'm Retiring:' Candace Parker Plans Next Moves Amid Retirement
The WNBA star and Naperville native announced her retirement Sunday via Instagram.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
Wheaton Schools Rank Among State's Best: U.S. News & World Report
See which schools in Wheaton ranked on U.S. News & World Report's roundup of the Best High Schools in Illinois.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
Naperville High Schools Among State's Best: U.S. News & World Report
See where Naperville's high schools ranked on U.S. News & World Report's roundup of the Best High Schools in Illinois.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Downers Grove|News|
District 99 Ranks Among State's Top Schools: U.S. News & World Report
See where Downers Grove North and South ranked on U.S. News & World Report's roundup of the Best High Schools in Illinois.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
Crimes Reported At Stores In Wheaton: Wallet Swiped, Thefts, More
Police in Wheaton are investigating four crimes that took place at local stores in late March and early April.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
2 Juveniles, 1 Adult Charged With Burglary In Naperville
Police say the trio was seen trying to open car doors in the 1500 block of Westminster Drive early Friday.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Across Illinois, IL|News|
Mom & Daughter Go Extra Mile, Record Store Recap: Good News, Illinois
Brighten your day with our favorite good news stories from neighborhoods throughout Illinois.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Downers Grove|News|
Retail Thefts Reported At Jewel, Wannemaker's, In Downers Grove
During one of the incidents, more than $3,500 worth of liquor was stolen from Jewel.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
3 Arrested After Call For 'Suspicious Subjects' Near Hill School
Police say no charges have been filed as of Friday night after three people were arrested near Hill Middle School.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
