Police Blotter: 12 DUI Arrests, Swinging and Screaming, Possession of Cannabis
Friday, March 15 Possession of cannabis Zachary Steven Frobe, 23, was arrested at 12:42 a.m. in the 800 block of East Ogden Avenue, police said. He was charged with possession of cannabis. He posted...
View ArticleUPDATE: Another Pedestrian Dead After Being Hit by Train in Downers Grove
Updated at 12:21 p.m. The male pedestrian who died Tuesday morning after being struck by an eastbound commuter train near the Forest Avenue crossing in Downers Grove disobeyed crossing gates that were...
View ArticleNo Injuries in Early-Morning Naperville Attic Fire
No injuries were reported after an early-morning fire damaged a home in west Naperville Tuesday. Get news in your inbox. Sign up for the Patch newsletter. Like Naperville Patch on Facebook. Naperville...
View ArticleThe Iraq War, 10 Years of Casualties: Naperville Feels its Touch
The 2003 U.S.-led invasion of Iraq began 10 years ago this week -- on March 19, 2003 -- and although officially "over," fighting continues with discouraging persistence. By one count, the war is...
View ArticleAdd a Punchline to Our Horse Co-worker Cartoon
Are you blessed with insight and good humor? Or just bored today? Share your wit with your neighbors by entering Patch's comic caption challenge. Just add your dialogue for today's comic in the comment...
View ArticleEdward Hospital Named Title Sponsor of Naperville Marathon
Edward Hospital has signed a three-year agreement to be the title sponsor of the Naperville Marathon and Half-Marathon. The Naperville Marathon, which sold out within one day back in January, will...
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View ArticleStrippers, Smokes and Sneakers? What Will Illinois Tax Next?
By Dennis Robaugh Our friends at Reboot Illinois, a news website dedicated to improving the state of our state, put together a detailed infographic on Illinois taxes in light of news that the temporary...
View ArticleNaperville Home Cracks 'Chicago Magazine's' List of Priciest Pads Sold in 2012
A luxurious Naperville home has been listed among the top 10 most expensive homes sold last year in the Chicago area, according to Chicago Magazine. Get news in your inbox. Sign up for the Patch...
View ArticlePolice Blotter: DUI, Stolen iPhone, Burglary
Monday, March 18 Driving under the influence Samuel Lopez, 22, was arrested at 12:21 a.m. near Washington Street and East Ogden Avenue, police said. He was charged with driving under the influence of...
View ArticleDespite Recent Rash Of Fatal Collisions, Metra Says No Patterns Exist
By Joe O'Donnell Roughly 25 to 30 fatal collisions involving Metra trains occur across the Chicagoland system each year, Metra spokesperson Michael Gillis said, but pinning down trends is difficult....
View ArticleLynyrd Skynyrd to Play Naperville Ribfest 2013
Sweet home Naperville. That may not be the destination in Lynyrd Skynrd's iconic rock anthem "Sweet Home Alabama," but the band will call the city home on July 7 when they headline this summer's...
View ArticleCOD Board Candidate Was Fired from College After Sexual Harassment Charges
One of the candidates in the contested election for the College of DuPage board of trustees was previously fired from the college’s aquatics department after multiple persons alleged incidents of...
View ArticleCubs Fans: Is it Time for the Team to Leave Wrigley?
Editor's note: The author of this post is a lifelong Cubs fan. Earlier this week it was reported on some of the Chicago sports sites that the mayor of Rosemont was offering the Chicago Cubs free land...
View ArticleLululemon’s Recalled Yoga Pants Might Flash Your Downward Dog
A recent shipment of Lululemon’s popular black yoga bottoms are being recalled after the company found them to be a little too revealing. The company posted a blog about the issue once it was...
View ArticleNaperville Home Sales Up Last Month
The 65 detached, single-family homes sold in Naperville during February 2013 represented a 18.2 percent increase over February 2012, when 55 homes were sold, according to the Mainstreet Organization of...
View ArticleSOLD: Naperville, Lisle Home Sales March 21 Edition
A four-bedroom, two-bath home at 980 Hidden Lake Road in Naperville recently sold for $400,000. Built in 1986, the home has 2,300 square feet of living space. It was on the market 86 days before...
View ArticlePolice Blotter: Identity Theft, No Insurance
Tuesday, March 19 Identity theft Rizon Earl Lee, 26, was arrested at 3:15 a.m. in the 3200 block of Washington Boulevard, Naperville Police Department said. He was charged with identity theft and...
View ArticleCauses of All 3 Fatal Metra BNSF Collisions Still Under Investigation
By Joe O'Donnell Those who want to know what officially led to the deaths of three men stuck by Metra trains in separate incidents this month will have to be patient. Get news in your inbox. Sign up...
View Article670 The Score Broadcasting Live from The Lantern Thursday
March Madness comes to the heart of Naperville Thursday. Chicago sports radio 670 The Score will be broadcasting live from The Lantern Tavern & Grill, 8 W. Chicago Ave. in downtown Naperville from...
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