Patch Roundup: Man Struck by Train Dies, $50K Christmas Lights, Warrant Says...
Also, two die in Naperville fire, dog survives three weeks in frigid cold, child porn charges in Wheaton and 6-year-old pulls toddler from a pool.
View ArticleHappy Holidays from Patch to You!
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View ArticleBest Maps of 2013: Who Has the Worst Commute?
The map below shows a snapshot of how many minutes it generally takes people to get to work.
View ArticleNORAD Santa Tracker – A Christmas Eve Tradition
For over 50 years, NORAD has been helping kids track Santa on Christmas Eve.
View ArticleUnique Holiday Dessert Recipes
Spice up your holiday dessert spread with these creative dishes.
View ArticleNuclear Winter for IL GOP?
Ho Ho Hope you're ready for holidays? Madeleine Doubek here, filling in for Matt Dietrich this week and I'm so ready, I could knock over a snowman. I'm sure you're scrambling with last-minute lists,...
View ArticleThese Naperville Christmas Light Shows Will Put You in the Holiday Spirit
Clark Griswold may have had an impressive grand total of 25,000 imported Italian twinkle lights in "Christmas Vacation," but as Clark's father-in-law Art noted in the movie; "The little lights...they...
View ArticleThis Trick Will Save Your Holiday Fruit Pie
A pie bird will prevent your pies from getting soggy.
View ArticleSay Cheese! Share Your Christmas Photos on Naperville Patch
Add your photos to Naperville Patch’s photo gallery.
View Article11 Fighting Arrests; DUI; Possession of Cannabis: Naperville Police Blotter
Friday, Dec. 20 Possession of a controlled substance Benjamin Justin Ameiss, 20, of Oswego, was arrested at 7:40 p.m. in the 1300 block of Leawood Court, police said. He was charged possession of a...
View ArticleNaperville Man Charged with Possession of Child Porn: Police
A Naperville man has been charged with possession of child pornography. Patrick W. Greene, 66, of the 1600 block of Abbey Drive, was arrested Friday around 9:12 p.m. at his home after a three-month...
View ArticleJob Central: Naperville District 203; DuPage Medical Group; Sikich
Naperville School District 203 is seeking a Human Resources Deparment Clerk Naperville School District 203 is looking for a
View ArticleNaperville Home Sales Down Slightly in November Compared to 2012
The median price of Naperville home sales increased slightly year over year.
View ArticleManhunt Monday: Have You Seen Keiysha Taylor?
Each Monday, the DuPage Sheriff's Office highlights one criminal being sought for outstanding warrants. This week, it's Keiysha Taylor.
View Article12 Delicious and Surprising Holiday Side Dishes
These sides will take center stage at the holiday table.
View ArticleMovies on Netflix to Binge-Watch This Christmas
A list of can't-miss options for kids and adult to watch over the holiday break.
View ArticleNew Gen X Moms in Town: Best Data Maps of 2013
Are you a new mom with an old Lemonheads t-shirt? The map below shows where you can find other new moms of your generation.
View ArticleToday's Classroom Lesson: Changes in Teacher Salaries Since 1970
A Chicago blogger has put together a useful and fascinating interactive map for tracking average teacher pay by state since 1970. You can even adjust the figures for inflation. Highly recommended.
View Article7 Fun Christmas Facts and Trivia
Where is the town named Santa Claus? What's the best-selling Christmas song of all time? Find the answers below.
View ArticleNew Phone? 5 Apps to Better Know Your Neighborhood
Beyond Foursquare and Google Maps: the Patch app, Dark Sky, and more.
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