Naperville Curbside Leaf Collection Begins Monday
Submitted by the city of Naperville The city of Naperville’s bulk curbside leaf collection program will begin Monday, Oct. 15. The city will provide every neighborhood with three collection...
View ArticleOMG PD: Pumpkin Chuckin', Leaf Wars
Leaf wars A resident complained of a neighbor blowing leaves onto his yard in the 900 block of Merrimac Circle, police said. Pumpkin chuckin' A pumpkin was thrown at a mailbox in the 3600 block of...
View ArticleWind Advisory for Kane, DuPage Counties Until 7 p.m. Sunday
A wind advisory remains in effect until 7 p.m. this Sunday evening, according to the National Weather Service. A wind advisory means that sustained winds of 30 to 39 mph or gusts between 45 and 57 mph...
View ArticleEnter to Win Patch’s Best Halloween Costume in America Contest
It doesn’t matter if you’re Lady Gaga or Lady Liberty for Halloween—if you have an awesome costume, showcase your creation in our Best Halloween Costume in America Contest. Last year, the headless boy...
View ArticleDowntown Naperville Sidewalk Construction Begins Monday
From the city of Naperville Sidewalk improvements are scheduled to begin at Chicago Avenue and Washington Street on Monday, Oct. 15, which will result in intermittent lane closures near the...
View ArticleCelebrity, Best-Selling Author Jenny McCarthy Visits Naperville Tonight
Best-selling author and former Playboy playmate Jenny McCarthy will visit Naperville Monday for a book signing. Get news in your inbox. Sign up for the Patch newsletter. Like Naperville Patch on...
View ArticleFootball: In End, Battle of Naperville is North Side Story
Breaking It Down: Ninety-nine yards, two fourth-down conversions, a personal foul and a 6-yard touchdown run by DeSean Brown. The drive that put Naperville North over the top in a 26-23 victory over...
View ArticleCoyotes Spotted in Naperville: Where You've Seen Them
Have you seen any coyotes lurking around town recently? If so, you're among other Patch readers who've already sent in their spotting locations. Now, we're not telling you this to scare you. Get news...
View ArticleMan Charged with Sexual Abuse of Boulder Hill Girl: Sheriff
A Naperville man has been charged with four counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse after the mother of a Boulder Hill girl reported in January that the child had been sexually abused, according to...
View ArticleHey, Mom and Dad: When Are Kids Too Old To Go Trick-Or-Treating?
Welcome to "Hey, Mom and Dad"—a weekly feature in which we ask our Facebook fans to share their views on parenting. Every week, we get the conversation started by taking a look back at a question we...
View ArticleWhat Time Is Tuesday's Presidential Debate?
The second presidential debate between President Barack Obama and Gov. Mitt Romney is scheduled for 8 p.m. central on Tuesday, Oct. 16. The debate will be run in a town meeting format, with topics...
View ArticleAdopt Me! Speckles, Kelvin, Diana, Bear
Animals Deserving of Proper Treatment Bear Age: 3 years old Breed: Australian Shepherd Background: Bear came to A.D.O.P.T. in September of 2012 because his family could no longer keep him....
View ArticlePeanuts, Nut Products Added to Peanut Butter Recall
A recall that began with a contaminated batch of peanut butter sold at Trader Joe's and which expanded to other stores, has now expanded again. The recall now includes raw and roasted in-shell and...
View ArticleJob Central: Edward Hospital, Panera Bread, Navistar Openings
Welcome to Job Central, our weekly column listing local job advertisements and descriptions. We scoured the Web to bring you a selection of local job ads, but if we left anything out, please don't...
View ArticleCity Manager: 'Weeks' of Work Before City Website Fully Functional
After suffering from a virus attack on its computer system Oct. 2, the city of Naperville is currently in the process of strengthening its website and email service. While the virus itself was...
View ArticlePolice Blotter: Man Speeds 30 MPH Over Limit, Negative Campaigning, DUI,...
Friday, Oct. 12 Driving under the influence Natalie Amanda Cruz, 21, of the 300 block of Aspen Lane in Aurora, was arrested at 10:41 p.m. near West 75th Street and Beebe Drive, Naperville Police...
View ArticleDeath Notices, Oct. 16
Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home, Naperville Patricia W. “Pat” Donoghue, 63, longtime resident of Naperville, formerly of Janesville, WI and Gainesville, FL Margaret C. “Grandma Maggie” Fogarty (nee...
View ArticleFormer Trainer Pleads Not Guilty to Sexually Abusing Teen Client
A former fitness trainer charged pleaded not guilty Monday to charges he sexually abused a boy in a hot tub at a Warrenville fitness center, the Daily Herald reports. Robert Theodore, 60, of Woodridge...
View ArticleAdd the Punchline to Our Angel Fishing Cartoon
Are you blessed with insight and good humor? Or just bored today? Share your wit with your neighbors by entering Patch's comic caption challenge. Just add your dialogue for today's comic in the...
View ArticleSisterhood of West Suburban Breast Cancer Survivors: Share Your Story
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. One of the greatest challenges for those who have been newly diagnosed is finding sources of support. Patients are eager for information on...
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