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Roses Again? Valentine's Day Demands Exotic
A rose is a rose is a rose. And never is that truer than on Valentine's Day, when roses rule the day and thinking outside the flower box, if you will, is rare indeed. Oh, sure, some guys will get a...
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Woodridge United Methodist Church Screens Modern-Day Slavery Film
Want to learn more about modern-day slavery? Woodridge United Methodist Church will screen CALL+RESPONSE, a documentary that spotlights 21st century slavery, on Wednesday at 7 p.m. The screening is...
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Valentine's Day: Last Minute Jewelry Options
Marilyn may have said it best when she said, diamonds are a girl's best friend. On Valentine’s Day a little bling would be well received, but not everyone is ready to drop dough on ice. Diamonds may...
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Valentine's Day by the Numbers
Expressing one’s love to another is a celebrated custom on Valentine’s Day; whereby sweethearts and family members present gifts to one another, such as cards, candy, flowers and other symbols of...
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Adopt Me! Waldorf, Statler, Ginger, Bailey, Penny
Naperville Area Humane Society Waldorf, Statler Waldorf and Statler are two 1½-year-old cats who came to NAHS when their owner’s new roommate had allergies and couldn’t keep them anymore. These two...
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'Woman in Black' So Old School It's Original
I can safely say that moviegoers of all ages will get gleefully creeped out by The Woman in Black. Although it’s PG-13, I’d feel totally comfortable trying to scare the Cap’n Crunch out of my...
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Edward Hospital Goes to the Dogs
When Roxie came into Rebecca Smith’s life, the Lockport resident knew the dog’s disposition would make her a great therapy dog. Smith worked with Roxie, a rat-terrier mix, for two years before...
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Police Blotter: Battering an Officer, Interfering with an Officer, Stolen...
Friday, Feb. 10 Possession Conor William Stout-Shoger, 18, of the 1000 block of Royal Bombay Court, was arrested at 10:55 p.m. in the 800 block of North Washington Street and East Ogden Avenue,...
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Police: South Side of Naperville "Ground Zero" for City's Heroin Problem
The recent arrest of a 17-year-old Naperville teen charged with dealing heroin, coupled with e-mails sent by both of the city's school districts, led to a massive turnout Monday night for a program...
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Add the Punchline to Our Horse Cartoon
Are you blessed with insight and good humor? Or just bored today? Share your wit with your southwest suburban neighbors by entering Patch's comic caption challenge. Just add your dialogue for today's...
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Police: Man Hides Cocaine in Cigarette Pack
A Naperville man was charged with felony drug possession Jan. 27 after officers found cocaine hidden inside a pack of cigarettes in his car, Darien police said. Officers originally pulled over Anthony...
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Santorum v. Feminists: Mom Talk
If Rick Santorum is to be believed, “the radical feminists succeeded in undermining the traditional family and convincing women that professional accomplishments are the key to happiness.” As I sit at...
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Police Blotter: Stolen Tools, Possession
Monday, Feb. 13 Possession Michael Vincent Rizzotti, 20, of the 4400 block of Kingston in Lisle, was arrested at 1:03 a.m. at East Ogden Avenue and North Columbia Street, police said. He was charged...
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Jill Holman: A Passion for Helping Others
When Jill Holman’s son Adam was diagnosed with Asperger’s syndrome 11 years ago, Holman started attending an autism support group in Naperville, but found it just wasn’t the right place for her....
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District 204 Mulls Staff Reductions to Balance Budget
While Indian Prairie School District 204 has attempted to make changes and cut costs, it hasn’t been enough and now the district has announced it may need to cut staff to try and balance its budget in...
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North Central College Names New Assistant Athletics Director
Submitted by North Central College North Central College Director of Athletics Jim Miller '86 has announced the addition of Susan DeNigris ('02) Kane to the Cardinals' staff as the new Assistant...
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VFW Fish Fry Returns for Another Season
The Lentern Fish Fry at the VFW is a Naperville tradition dating back so far it’s hard to know exactly how long its been happening. Friday, the Lenten fish fry returns to the Judd Kendall VFW 3873....
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Police Blotter: A Disguised Scale, Stolen Plate and More
Tuesday, Feb. 14 Possession Richard Daniel Milord, 27, of the 1600 block of Cove Court, was arrested at 10:15 p.m. on Harlow, police said. He was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia,...
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Reward Offered in Business Burglary
Police are seeking information after power tools were stolen from a business on Ogden Avenue. A reward of up to $1,000 is being offered for more information related to a burglary at Naperville Auto...
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