Adopt Me! Linn, Tyson, Tilly, Freud
Naperville Area Humane Society Freud Freud is a 3-year-old black and white male domestic shorthair. He came to NAHS when his owner had to suddenly move and couldn’t take him along. While waiting for...
View Article'House' of Snooze
Want to compare notes with me on an upcoming movie, courtesy of the Shorewood Patch? Simply leave a comment below this week’s review. The comment can just be “Comment” or something equally mundane. At...
View ArticleFundraiser Friday to Benefit Shaun Wild Scholarship
A local business will be holding a fundraiser Friday that will benefit the newly created Shaun Wild Memorial Scholarship. Buffalo Wings and Rings, located at 1279 Rickert Drive, will be holding a...
View ArticlePolice Blotter: Stolen Car, Spray-Painted Vehicle, Teens Acting Strangely
Friday, Feb. 17 Possession Jacob Isaac Nickels, 24, of the 1300 block of Modaff Road, was arrested at 5:24 p.m. in the 1300 block of Modaff Road, police said. He was charged with possession of drug...
View Article11th District Candidates Debate in Naperville
For the first time, the three Democrats vying for the new 11th Congressional District seat shared a stage Monday night, and they outlined their positions on job creation, the national debt, and...
View ArticleApartment Left Uninhabitable in Monday Night Blaze
A fire within a unit in a high-rise apartment complex on Naperville's north side Monday night left the residence uninhabitable, but Naperville Fire Department officials said the occupants escaped...
View ArticleNaperville Woman Charged with Felony After Attempted Puppy Theft
A Naperville woman who officials say attempted to hide a puggle dog under her coat as she left the Happiness Is Pets store has been charged with felony retail theft. The DuPage County State’s Attorney...
View ArticleClimbing the Hancock One Step at a Time to Help Battle Lung Cancer
This Sunday morning, at about the time most of us are grabbing our first cup of coffee, Steve Kovar will be at the foot of one of Chicago's tallest buildings and likely whispering a small prayer along...
View ArticleAdd the Punchline to Our Squid 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...
View ArticleJeneane Ryan: Finding Faith in Times of Crisis
Before 2005, Jeneane Ryan said she always thought she was a good person and did things to help others. But it took a natural disaster unlike any other in the United States' history for her to realize...
View ArticleState House Candidates Talk Pension Reform, Jobs
Job creation and pension reform were the hot topics Monday night as the three Democrats vying for the 84th State House District seat debated the issues in Naperville. The forum was sponsored by the...
View ArticleEdward Hospital Opens Illinois' First Ronald McDonald Family Room
Submitted by Edward Hospital The first Ronald McDonald Family Room in the State of Illinois opens today at Edward Hospital in Naperville. The Family Room was developed through a partnership between...
View ArticlePublic Invited to Meet District 11 Candidates for Will County Board
Will County residents who have questions for county board candidates from District 11 are invited to submit questions that will be presented during a candidate forum Monday. The public is invited to...
View ArticleDistrict 203 Board Considers Boundary Recommendation, All Day Kindergarten
Without establishing an all day kindergarten program at District 203 and with the upcoming implementation of state common core standards, the school day for kindergarten teachers and students would be...
View ArticlePolice Blotter: Driving a Taxi Without a License, Paraphernalia Possession
Tuesday, Feb. 21 Public indecency Martin Agustin, 33, of the 1400 block of Fairway Drive, was arrested at 3:06 p.m. at his home, police said. He was charged on an original warrant in connection with...
View ArticleStorm Set to Blow into Naperville Late Thursday
Updated: 7:30 p.m., Feb. 23 Spring isn’t here yet and Mother Nature may be emphasizing that point as more snowy weather is heading to the Naperville area. A winter weather advisory is in effect until...
View ArticleDistrict 42 Candidate Chris Hage Responds to Gov. Quinn's Budget Speech
Governor Pat Quinn yesterday called his annual budget address his "rendezvous with reality." In fact, it was nothing less than a date with delusion.We once again heard from a governor who only wants...
View ArticleJeff Ward: How to Scare Your Boyfriend Without Using a Shotgun
Every now and then, the magnitude of an event in one of our 22 happy Friday Patch suburbs makes me sit up and take notice. And let me tell you, when the fine folks in Downers Grove set out to pique my...
View ArticleEvent Benefits Local, International Cultural Groups
Submitted by Whole Foods Market Whole Foods Market Naperville will hold a store wide event on Feb. 25 to benefit the Whole Planet Foundation and Feb. 29 a 5 percent Day to benefit The Naperville...
View Article