Police: Naperville Woman Faces Felony After Ramming Into Ex-Boyfriend's Car
A Naperville woman who is a University of Iowa student is facing a felony criminal mischief charge after she allegedly rammed her ex-boyfriend's car with her Audi A6. Ariana Konhilas, 19, a UI student...
View ArticleNaperville North Alumna Sets Scoring Records at North Central
From North Central College North Central College junior women's lacrosse player Danielle Fiala (Jr., Naperville, Ill./Naperville North) established a pair of scoring records for the Cardinals' young...
View ArticleNaperville Students Raise $1,500 for Muscular Dystrophy Association
Submitted by Chesterbrook Academy Students from five Chesterbrook Academy schools in the Naperville area came together to participate in a Hop-A-Thon fundraiser for the Muscular Dystrophy Association...
View ArticleAdopt Me! Harley, MacKenzie, Windy, Grace
Naperville Area Humane Society Harley Harley is a 5-year-old female domestic longhair. Unfortunately, Harley was not totally comfortable in her previous home and needed to be surrendered. She can be...
View ArticleTrapped in the Witty Woods
I was prepared to despise The Cabin the Woods based on its previews, and until the last minute, I debated going to see Chimpanzee instead. I am so glad I took a pass on the primates and opted for the...
View ArticleNaperville Police Charge Man With Speeding Through Town At 111 MPH
A Naperville man caught driving 111 mph early Saturday morning also had cannabis in his possession at the time of his arrest, according to Naperville police. Zachary Pierce Ramirez, 21, of the 1400...
View ArticleDrew Peterson Murder Case Coming Back — But When Will It Get Here?
The appellate court's long-awaited decision on the Drew Peterson case cleared the way for the former Bolingbrook cop's murder trial to start in Will County court — but when will that be? "The bottom...
View ArticlePolice Blotter: Battery, Threatening Letter, Cold Stone Arrest
Friday, April 20 Battery Brittany Wheeler, 18, of the 100 block of Pembroke Road, was arrested at 9:07 p.m. in the first block of Testa Drive, Naperville police said. She was charged with battery,...
View ArticleAdd the Punchline to Our Penguin 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 ArticleCity Offering Emergency Preparedness Training
The City of Naperville will be offering Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) classes this May for residents at no charge in an effort to better prepare the community in the event of a disaster....
View ArticleGossip Hurts At Any Age: Mom Talk
Gossip, like bullying, is a very painful weapon. As an adult, I’m still getting kicked in the teeth by gossips. As an adult, gossip makes me nauseated. I want to come out swinging, to correct the...
View ArticleNaperville Police: Felony Lane Gang Behind Recent Car Burglaries
Leaving purses and items of value inside cars while parking around town, at parks or day care centers is an invitation to burglars, particularly members of the Felony Lane Gang, the Naperville Police...
View ArticlePolice Blotter: Hidden Switchblade, Damaged Window, Stolen Bike and Bell
Monday, April 23 Unlawful use Jeremiah Nygel Benjamin, 20, of the 3200 block of Pleasant Garden Road in Greensboro, NC, was arrested at 11:09 a.m. in the 100 block of East Ogden Avenue, police said....
View ArticleLincoln Junior High Teacher Meets President Obama
Naperville Lincoln Junior High School teacher and Illinois Teacher of the Year Josh Stumpenhorst stood with teachers from across the country yesterday as they watched President Obama announce the...
View ArticleLaura Swanson: Building Friendships, Nurturing Future Volunteers
Back when Laura Swanson was living and working in Chicago, she had a lucrative job with a Wall Street firm, but she didn’t feel that much satisfaction from her work. What did give her satisfaction was...
View ArticleNCC Men's Track Primed for Drake Relays
Submitted by North Central College The two-time defending outdoor national champion North Central College men's track & field team will send its largest contingent in program history to Drake...
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