Sex Offender Map: Officials to Ensure Offenders Steer Clear of Halloween
While Halloween is all about costumes, sugar and fun for kids, parents behind the scenes need to plan for a safe holiday in the event that sex offenders stray from the law forbidding them from handing...
View ArticlePoll: Foster and Biggert Neck and Neck
A new poll shows Democratic challenger Bill Foster leading incumbent Judy Biggert by less than 1 point in their battle to represent the new 11th District. Professional polling firm We Ask America...
View ArticleScary Statistics: Facts and Figures about Halloween
Halloween, which dates back to Celtic rituals thousands of years ago, has long been associated with images of witches, ghosts and vampires. Over the years, Halloween customs have changed dramatically....
View ArticlePolice Blotter: Car Damaged, No Arrests Made
Monday, Oct. 29 No arrests were made on Oct. 29, according to police reports. Car damaged Damage was done to the left outside mirror of a vehicle parked on Webster Street, Naperville Police Department...
View ArticlePolice: BlackFinn Brawl Leads to 4 Arrests
Naperville police are currently investigating a fight that occurred at a popular downtown Naperville bar Saturday. Get news in your inbox. Sign up for the Patch newsletter. Like Naperville Patch on...
View ArticlePolice Find 2 Children Stabbed to Death in Naperville Home
Two children were found stabbed to death Tuesday night during a wellbeing check at a townhouse on the 800 block of Quin Court in Naperville, police said. Police have a person of interest in custody...
View ArticleCommunity Reacts After Children Stabbed to Death in Naperville Home
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View ArticleChipotle Offers $2 Halloween 'Boorito' for Costumed Customers
Chipotle recently announced the return of its popular Halloween fundraiser, Boorito. From 4 p.m. to close on Wednesday, Oct. 31, all Chipotle locations in the United States will treat customers...
View ArticlePolice Charge Naperville Mom With Murder in Stabbing Deaths of Children
A Naperville woman is being charged with stabbing to death her 7-year-old son and a 5-year-old girl she was babysitting Tuesday night, Naperville police said. First-degree murder charges were filed...
View ArticleCaption This! Dog Curious About Tiny Bears Fan
Patch readers, you're up! We need your wit, creativity and animal psychic abilities to craft the perfect caption for the next edition of our pet photo caption challenge! What's this dog thinking, as...
View ArticleSold! Naperville and Lisle Home Sales: Nov. 1 Edition
The following properties were sold recently in Naperville and Lisle, according to property records from DuPage and Will counties: Naperville (DuPage County) Naperville (Will County) Lisle About this...
View ArticleOn the Ballot: Voters to Decide on Illinois Pension Amendment
Written by Shannon Antinori You might be in for a surprise when you head to the polls on Nov. 6 if you haven’t taken a look at a sample ballot (you can see one here by entering your address and...
View ArticleChange the Clocks: Daylight Saving Time Ends Sunday
Written by Melissa Sersland It's that time of the year to "fall back." Daylight Saving Time ends 2 a.m. Sunday, at which point it will become 1 a.m. CST. Remember to change your clocks Saturday night...
View ArticleVIDEO: Car Bursts Into Flames on Meadowland After Parking On Leaf Pile
A vehicle ignited into a large fire while stopped over a pile of fallen leaves early Wednesday afternoon on Meadowland Drive west of Whispering Hills Drive near May Watts Elementary School, according...
View ArticlePolice Blotter: Retail Theft, Lost Parrot, Possession of Cannabis
Tuesday, Oct. 30 No insurance Carlos Barrera-Garcia, 20, of the 0-99 block of Testa Drive, was arrested at 10:37 p.m. in the 1700 block of West Jefferson Avenue, Naperville Police Department said. He...
View ArticleCourt Denies Bond for Naperville Mom Accused of Stabbing Children to Death
Prosecutors said 40-year-old Elzbieta Plackowska told her 7-year-old son Justin and 5-year-old Olivia Dworakowski to get on their knees and pray before fatally stabbing both children nearly 100 times....
View ArticleTake a Walk Down Campaign Memory Lane with Our Gallery of Political Cartoons
The candidates have made their closing statements, and now it's your turn. Let everyone who you're voting for and why you like your guy — but you can't go negative or attack the other guy. Please...
View ArticlePredict the Score: Chicago vs. Tennessee
The Bears have a tough schedule ahead, so getting a win this week would be a big step toward the playoffs. Jay Cutler heads back to his college stomping grounds in Nashville to take on the Tennessee...
View ArticleThis is What $399,900 Buys You
1. 2627 Salt Meadow Road, Naperville: Priced at $399,900, according to listings. This is a four-bedroom, three-bathroom house. Built in 1999, this New Traditional-style home is 2,633 sq. ft. There are...
View ArticleFree Bagged Leaf, Yard Waste Collection Begins Monday
The city of Naperville is encouraging residents to take advantage of the free bagged leaf and yard waste collection program, which runs from Monday, Nov. 5 to Friday, December 14, 2012. This yearly...
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