Police Blotter: DUI, Vehicle Vendetta, Theft
Friday, April 6 No driver's license Humbe Marquez-Rascon, 27, of the 1100 block of Aurora, was arrested at 4:18 p.m. near South West Street and Aurora Avenue, the Naperville Police Department said. He...
View ArticleWoman's iPad Snatched in Strong-Armed Robbery
The Naperville Police Department is seeking information about a strong-armed robbery, which took place in the 100 block of West Jefferson Street at 10:09 p.m. Monday. A woman reported a man took her...
View ArticleAdd the Punchline to Our Laptop Bear 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 ArticleNaperville Patch Offers Free Photos for Your Facebook Timeline
With Facebook's recent shift to the new timeline feature, Naperville Patch is offering some photos from around town to fill up your page. Feel free to use any of these images, and if you don't mind,...
View ArticleMouth-To-Mouth Feeding? Mom Talk
We are not birds. So when I saw actress Alicia Silverstone feeding her toddler son like one, I couldn't relate. Silverstone has come under fire for posting a video on YouTube doing just that. The...
View ArticleRitzy Rack Consigners Asked to File Complaints with Will County State's Attorney
Consigners at the Ritzy Rack who have contacted or planned to contact police are being asked to file complaints with the Will County State’s Attorney's Office, according to the Naperville Police...
View ArticleDistrict 204 Speech Therapist Asks Community to Rally 'Round Danielle
Speech therapist Jennifer Thorsen works with a lot of wonderful children, but one of her young students has made such an impression that Thorsen knew she had to find a way to put her in the spotlight....
View ArticlePolice Blotter: Stolen Property, Warrant Arrest, DUI
Monday, April 9 Uninsured Abner Zunun Roblero, 28, of the 2900 block of Wellington Avenue in Lisle, was arrested at 10:32 p.m. near North Washington Street and West Ogden Avenue, the Naperville Police...
View ArticleReward Offered in Window Smashing Incidents
A window-smashing incident over the weekend in the 1100 block of Greensfield Drive, left several car owners without rear windows. Now, Naperville Crime Stoppers is offering a reward for information...
View ArticleNaperville Teen Competing for Distinguished Young Women Scholarship
She is already a distinguished young woman, but on Sunday, Naperville's Allison Scharf will be competing against seven other high school seniors from across Illinois in the 55th annual Distinguished...
View ArticleRoad, Parking Construction Begins Monday
Anyone living in the Chicago area knows there are really only two seasons here: winter and construction. Now that winter is over, construction is in full swing. More construction is set to begin next...
View ArticleVisions for Vacancies: Borders Books
In this week's Visions for Vacancies we travel to the west portion of Naperville to focus on the former Borders Books, located at 336 S. Route 59. Earlier: Visions for Vacancies: Jefferson Avenue...
View ArticleNew Store Caters To Parents, Babies
Picking a baby name is going to seem simple compared with shopping the aisles at a new baby superstore. With 25,000 square feet of shopping choices, picking out baby items may be challenging. The...
View ArticleParks and 5Ks Abound for First-Time Runners this Spring
If spending the afternoon exercising in a muggy gym isn't your ideal way of getting in shape while enjoying the spring weather, take it outside with a run. Running is a great way to get fit both...
View ArticlePolice Blotter: Prostitution, Theft, Cranky Bus Driver
Tuesday, April 10 Prostitution Rebecca Joy Zeller, 25, of the 2300 block of Auburn Drive in Rockford, was arrested at 9:08 p.m. in the 1300 block of Aurora Avenue, the Naperville Police Department...
View ArticleNaperville Residents Come to the Aid of Plano Family After Fire Destroys Home
A Naperville Family and other locals are mobilizing forces throughout the area to come to the aid of a Plano family whose home was destroyed by fire Wednesday. The Langkan family, who are the owners...
View ArticleWives' Words to Haunt Drew Peterson After Appellate Court OKs Hearsay
The 14 statements supposedly spoken by Drew Peterson's dead third wife and missing fourth wife can be used against him at his murder trial. The Third District Appellate Court in Ottawa handed down its...
View ArticlePoll: Naperville, What Are You Planting This Spring?
Great weather is going to make for a busy weekend for area gardeners. The Naperville Park District’s Garden Plots will be opening for planting Saturday. The original opening date was April 21, but the...
View ArticleHouse WOW! Naperville: Wine Drinker's Dream at $1.49 Million
Address: 845 S. Loomis St. Cost: $1.49 million Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 8 Square footage: 7,551 sq. ft. Built: 2008 Details: Wine drinkers will delight in owning this home, which includes a wine tasting...
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