Job Central: BP, Navistar, ConAgra, Office Max, The Tie Bar
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View ArticleKick's Chicken Café, Boombah, Starbucks: Business Briefs
Opening Soon: Kicks Chicken Café Construction permitting, Kicks Chicken Café is expected to open on May 20, according to the business. The restaurant is located at 2728 W. 75th St., offers everything...
View ArticleReport: Sandack in the Running for Next Illinois GOP Chairman?
Illinois state Rep. Ron Sandack (R-Downers Grove) is a top-tier candidate to become the next Illinois GOP Chairman and replace Pat Brady, who resigned last week, the Chicago Sun-Times reports. The...
View ArticleMailbox Blown Up, DUI, No School Spirit, Overdose: Police Blotter
Friday, May 10 Theft Michael William Handlon, 32, was arrested at 7:30 p.m. in the 1100 block of Oregon Avenue, police said. He was charged with theft/stolen and transported to Will County Jail....
View ArticlePowerball Prize Tops $360 Million
The odds of winning the current $360 million Powerball prize may be 1 in 175 million, but that won't stop millions of players from scooping up tickets before Wednesday night's drawing. The estimated...
View ArticleWi-Fi on Metra Trains: Pricey, but Worth It?
Should Metra get Wi-Fi? Even if it’s expensive and hard to implement and maintain? The commuter-rail network is considering the possibility, the Chicago Tribune and other news agencies report, but...
View ArticleState Board Approves Edward Hospital-Elmhurst Memorial Merger Transaction
Edward Hospital and Health Services and Elmhurst Memorial Healthcare are another step closer to a merger Tuesday, after the state agency that regulates healthcare expansion voted unanimously to approve...
View ArticleMan Paralyzed in Prime of Life Never Stops Following His Passion
About this sponsorship: In honor of the 60th anniversary of Sir Edmund Hillary’s Mount Everest, Patch and Grape-Nuts are teaming up to highlight those who inspire people around them to climb their own...
View ArticleCredit Card Fraud, Pricey Bracelets Stolen, Cleaned Out Wallet: Police Blotter
Monday, May 13 Warrant Dexter Rhett Milligan, 29, was arrested at 12:45 a.m. in the 1500 block of Naperville Wheaton Road, police said. He was charged on a warrant and released to another agency....
View ArticleAdd a Punchline to Our UFO 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 ArticleWhat’s the Going Rate For a Lawn Service in DuPage County?
This week: How much do lawn services cost? How much do you pay for your lawn service? And what does that cover - just mowing, or does it cover weeding, pruning, planting? Please share in the comments...
View ArticleSolemn Oath Brewery Has No Growing Pains During First Year In Business
Before the owners of Solemn Oath Brewery built the brewery’s infrastructure, they were preparing for growth, anticipating its growing customer base would require it to produce more beer. Celebrating...
View ArticleWhen You Need to Paint the House (Sponsored)
It’s that time of year again and you’re outside, enjoying your yard. Then you start nosing around—maybe you’re inspecting your plants, or reviewing the condition of your lawn or setting up your...
View ArticleIntroducing Small Business Patch
Patch has launched a new site to educate and empower small businesses with the digital tools, social media strategies and marketing know-how needed to ensure long-term growth. Readers will have access...
View ArticleState Rep. Ron Sandack Withdraws from GOP Chairman Race
State Rep. Ron Sandack (R-Downers Grove) has formally pulled out of the race for the next chairman of the Illinois Republican Party. "After much contemplation and discussion with several Republican...
View ArticleNaperville Teens to Compete in 10th Annual Battle of the Bands
The Naperville Park District Youth Ambassadors will host the 2013 Battle of the Bands, a free event featuring nine of the community’s top high school student rock bands, representing all five area high...
View ArticleDuPage's FEMA Flood Disaster Center Opened in Lisle; Assistance Available
The following is a press release from DuPage County: DuPage County Board Chairman Dan Cronin urges residents affected by the recent flood to apply for federal assistance to help alleviate expenses...
View ArticleProstitution, Retail Theft, Pickpocket: Police Blotter
Tuesday, May 14 Suspended/revoked license Roland Johnson, 34, was arrested at 12:10 a.m. near Fairway Drive and Inland Circle, police said. He was charged with driving on a suspended/revoked license....
View ArticleNew Homes For Sale in Naperville This Week
More Naperville Real Estate Listings >> Best resources for Naperville real estate: Weichert Realtors Coldwell Banker Keller Williams Realty John Greene Realtors Baird & Warner
View ArticleCaption This: Dog in a Bow Tie
Patch readers, you're up! We need your wit, creativity and animal psychic abilities to craft the perfect caption for the next edition of our pet photo caption challenge! Suggest your caption in the...
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