Post Your Garage Sale for Free on Patch
It's time to clear out the junk you decided to get rid of while spring cleaning—and make some dough in the process.Post your garage sale for free on Patch by entering it in the form above. Later this...
View ArticleNaperville Police Plan 4th of July Crackdown on Drunk Drivers
Naperville police will be out targeting drunk drivers and seat belt violators during the 4th of July holiday and throughout the weekend. As part of a statewide campaign, patrols will be out through...
View ArticleIllinois Concealed-Carry Bill Amended by Gov. Quinn
By Steven Jack Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn is cutting it close when it comes to the state’s July 9 deadline to have a concealed-carry law on the books.Quinn Tuesday sen
View ArticleSmurfs Help Us Make America Bluetiful (Sponsored)
Going green never looked so bluetiful. The Smurfs are spreading their message of harmony with nature by hitting the streets to clean up the planet during the "America the Bluetiful" campaign.To...
View ArticleBurglary to Vehicles, Battery Arrest: Naperville Police Blotter
Monday, July 1BatteryJames Carl McIlrath, 70, was arrested at 2:15 p.m. in the 3900 block of Garnette Court, police said. He was charged with battery. He posted bond.Lost dogA lost dog was found in the 7
View ArticleJ. Crew, Anthropologie Moving into Downtown Naperville
Two national clothing chains may soon be moving into downtown Naperville. J. Crew and Anthropolgie, which is owned by Urban Outfitters, Inc., have both leased space in the planned $30 million Main...
View ArticleGoing to Naperville Ribfest 2013? Here's Your Complete Guide
This year's Naperville Ribfest kicks off Wednesday, July 3 and runs through July 7 in Naperville's Knoch Park and Patch has your complete guide to the event. The 26th annual Exchange Club of...
View ArticleAdd a Punchline to Our Sock Puppet Cartoon
Are you blessed with insight and good humor? Or just bored today? Share your wit with your south suburban neighbors by entering Patch's comic caption challenge. Just add your dialogue for today's comic...
View ArticleQuinn concealed carry changes likely short lived
BY Benjamin Yount | Illinois WatchdogSPRINGFIELD -- Even before Gov. Pat Quinn changed Illinois' concealed carry law, the downstate Democrat who wrote the plan was saying the governor's was...
View ArticleMoving Marriage Equality Forward
237 years into this American Experiment, we continue to amaze.Last week, the Supreme Court struck down the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), confirming that everyone should have the opportunity to marry...
View ArticleBloomberg endorses Daley; guns an issue for 2014?
2014: BLOOMBERG ENDORSES DALEY New York Mayor and staunch gun-control advocate Michael Bloomberg has endorsed Bill Daley in his run for governor. In a video announcement, Bloomberg praises Daley for...
View ArticleWhat Was Your Worst Summer Job? (Sponsored)
We all know how sweet life is when you find the perfect summer job with decent hours and demanding but reasonable work. Whether you're cashiering or waiting tables for your summer gig, life's even...
View ArticlePossession of Cannabis, Purse Stolen: Naperville Police Blotter
Tuesday, July 2Possession of cannabisBrent Michael Parent, 19, of Plainfield, was arrested at 12:46 a.m. in the 1200 block of Soth Naper Boulevard, police said. He was charged with possession of...
View ArticleJob Central: Edward Hospital, College of DuPage, Animal Care Intern, Chase Bank
Need a job? Patch is here to help.We’ve rounded up a list of local job ads to aid you in your search. If you’re the one doing the hiring add open positions in the comments below. Most listings were...
View ArticleNaperville Maintains Top Bond Rating From S&P, Moody’s
The city of Naperville has once again been awarded the highest bondrating available on the city’s General Obligation debt by both Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services (S&P) and Moody’s Investors...
View ArticleNew Naperville Park Near Downtown Set to Open Next Week
The Naperville Park District is inviting the community to celebrate the opening of the new playground and basketball court at Country Commons on Tuesday, July 9 at 5 p.m.Neighbors are invited to bring...
View ArticleNaperville DUI Arrests, July 7 Edition
June 30: Jeffrey Thomas Pentz, 34, was arrested at 1:02 a.m. near 8th Avenue and North Washington Street, police said. He was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol. He posted bond. June...
View Article15 Images That Wowed The Chicago Area in June
The fifteen photos/video clips above represent a variety of some of the most unique, most beautiful, most fascinating and all-around coolest imagery posted in the Chicago-area Patch sites in the month...
View ArticleOMG PD: ‘Simpsons’ Graffiti, Lil Wayne Music Theft
NAPERVILLED’oh!Graffiti based on The Simpsons TV show popped up in
View ArticleNaperville Man Charged With Stabbing Cab Driver
A 33-year-old Naperville man is headed to court after he stabbed an Aurora taxi driver and took his vehicle on Thursday, police said.Maurice A. Martin, of the 700 block of Inland Circle, was charged...
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