Little Sicilian Pizza Burglary; Warrant Arrest: Naperville Police Blotter
Wednesday, Dec. 18 Warrant Wendy Addie Smentek, 38, of Oswego, was arrested at 7:57 p.m. in the 1400 block of East Chicago Avenue, police said. She was charged on a warrant. She posted bond. Burglary...
View ArticleJewel Offering One-time Grocery Discount to Former Dominick's Patrons
With so many local grocery options, promotion is an incentive for former Dominick's shoppers to choose Jewel as their go-to store.
View ArticleNaperville Police to Crackdown on Drunk Drivers During Holidays
When it comes to drinking and driving during the holidays, the Naperville Police Department is warning drivers to "drive sober, or get pulled over." Beginning Friday, Dec. 20, police will be...
View ArticleIt's a Wonderful Life Plus Holiday Dysfunction
3 Things to Do in Chicago: It's a Wonderful Life, Second City and Joffrey Ballet's Nutcracker.
View ArticleQuinn: Time for $10 minimum wage
QUINNIMUM WAGE Pat Quinn has renewed his charge for a $10 minimum wage in Illinois. He's drawing a bold line between himself -- populist supporter of "the little guy" -- and whichever Republican he...
View ArticleCardinal Francis George Marks 50 Years as a Catholic Priest
Leader of the Chicago Archdiocese reflects on his life and his service to the church.
View Article[VIDEO] How to Shop Your House for Last-Minute Gifts
Here are some easy last-minute gift ideas that will save you time and money.
View ArticleYes, Parents Should Lie About Santa Claus
The debate over whether or not to lie to children about Santa Claus.
View ArticleMap: Where in Town Were the Most Homes Decreasing in Values?
The recent drops in home values suggest that 2014's numbers might not be as strong as they were this year. Hover over any area of town in the map below to see the percentage of homes whose values...
View ArticleDrive-Thru Windows Approved for Naperville Medical Marijuana Dispensaries
Naperville City Council has approved regulations for medical marijuana facilities within the city including the option to have drive-thru windows, according to the
View ArticleRegional Police Report: Serial Bank Robber Shot to Death; Illinois' Top...
The following police-related items were pulled from area Patches. An arrest is merely an accusation, not a determination of guilt.
View ArticleWhich Illinois Counties Have the Highest Property Taxes?
There are 23 Illinois counties that rank among the highest property taxes nationally. We made a chart of them ranked by the average home price in each county.
View ArticleDUI; Suspicious Footprints Near Home: Naperville Police Blotter
Thursday, Dec. 19 DUI Crystal Marie McClellan, 23, of Oak Park, was arrested at 1:45 a.m. near Washington Street and East 11th Avenue, police said. She was charged with driving under the influence of...
View ArticleMan Stole Purse From Naperville Office Building: Police
Police are seeking a man involved in a recent theft incident at a Naperville office building. On Nov. 15, a man entered an office building near Route 59 and I-88 around 2:40 p.m. and stole a purse...
View ArticleOMGPD: Bedroom Surprise, Grinch Dims Lights
A collection of odd, quirky and sometimes just plain weird crime reports from around the area.
View Article4 Good Reasons to Buy a Home During the Holidays
Benefits of buying a home during the holiday season.
View ArticleBest Maps of 2013: Are Men or Women Living Longer?
Click on the map below to find out the life expectancy for 2010 for men or women.
View Article[VIDEO] How to Fix Hardened Brown Sugar
If your holiday desserts require brown sugar but it's too hard to use, here's a great tip for softening it in only 10 minutes.
View Article[VIDEO] What to Do When Cake Gets Stuck in the Pan
Follow this simple tip to ensure baking your holiday cake is a no-fuss experience.
View ArticleExplainer: Why Holiday Radio Is Such Big Business
Where are the stations playing Christmas music? Everywhere. We looked at the numbers of just how many in 2012.
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