OMG PD: Weed Riders, War on X-Mas II
Cannabis Tales BATAVIA A male juvenile driver from Aurora was cited with no valid driver's license and possession of cannabis at 1:37 p.m. Dec. 14. An officer stopped the juvenile's vehicle at Lathem...
View ArticlePolice Blotter: Thief Gets 3D, DUI, Retail Theft Arrests
Warrant arrest Brittany Krystal Dhuse, 24, of the 0-99 block of North Union Street, was arrested at 8:30 p.m. in the 2700 block of Aurora Avenue, Naperville Police Department said. She was charged on a...
View ArticleNaperville NIU Students Charged in Hazing Turn Themselves into Police
All three Northern Illinois University students from Naperville charged in connection with the alcohol-related death of a 19-year-old fraternity pledge turned themselves into authorities on Monday and...
View Article3 Things to Annoy You Right Before Christmas
Feeling all warm and full of good cheer? Bah! Here's a little something to satisfy the Scrooge in you before the spirit of Christmas takes hold. We Need More Jobs: At 8.7 percent, the Illinois...
View ArticleNaperville DUI Arrests, Dec. 23
Dec. 14-16: Brenda Gail Loth, 41, of the 2600 block of Wabash Court, was arrested at 1:15 a.m. near Wild Cherry Road and Aurora Avenue, police said. She was charged with driving under the influence of...
View ArticleDowntown Eyesore to Become College, City Focal Point
It's a sight many residents have seen on a daily basis for nearly a decade. Sitting in their cars at a red light on Washington Street and Aurora Avenue, they glance over to a boarded-up, run-down...
View ArticlePHOTOS: Santa, Naperville Fire Department Make Surprise Visits to Schools
Some Naperville children received a special surprise visit from Santa and Naperville firefighters on Friday, just a few days before Christmas. After holding its first annual Toys for Tots drive this...
View ArticlePatch Recap: Downtown Eyesore to Become Park, Naperville Sun Office to Close,...
Top Stories Downtown Eyesore to Become College, City Focal Point North Central College has partnered with the city of Naperville to turn a vacant Washington Street building into a public park....
View ArticleBest of the Bake-off: Who Won the Patch Christmas Cookie Showdown?
We asked our loyal Patch readers to show off their baking prowess this holiday season. We called on the Christmas Cookie Queen, the Host with the Most in Oven Mitts—the ones whose baked goods land them...
View ArticleNaperville Man in Pipe Bomb Plot Pleads Guilty: Court Watch
Man in Pipe Bomb Plot Pleads Guilty Naperville:A Naperville man accused of planning to use a pipe bomb in an arson plot has pleaded guilty to possession of an explosive or incendiary device, court...
View ArticleWhat's Your All-Time Favorite Christmas Movie?
Whether it's ABC Family's 25 Days of Christmas, or your own collection of VHS tapes from Christmas past, everyone has their holiday favorite for the silver screen. Are you a classic fan, opting for...
View ArticleNaperville YouTube Picks: Christmas Lights Synced to Carol of the Bells
In the viral world, there is definitely lots of cool stuff going on in Naperville. (Just take a look at this Naperville North High School lip dub if you don't believe us.) Get news in your inbox. Sign...
View ArticleMug Shot Monday
All pictures were submitted by the Naperville Police Department and taken when the accused were booked Dec. 14 - Dec. 20. Information for Mug Shot Monday is provided by law enforcement agencies....
View ArticleTracking Santa's Journey is Part of the Magic of Christmas
While Santa Claus makes his trip around the world, with Rudolph lighting the way, the men and women at NORAD will be tracking his travels and alerting children of his progress. Santa's magic is...
View ArticleAdopt Me! Holly, Clinton, Nala, Zoe
Naperville Area Humane Society Holly Age: 7 months Breed: Hound mix Background: Transferred in from a shelter in Oklahoma Personality: Extremely energetic. Will need a lot of exercise and training....
View ArticleJob Central: Benedictine University, Naperville Community Unit School...
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 Article5 Places You'd Be Surprised Are Open on Christmas
We know that not everyone celebrates Christmas. The day can leave people searching for something to do. Sometimes there is the need to make a break and get away from family. And, even for those who...
View ArticleHey Mom and Dad: What Holiday Gift Did You Refuse to Buy Your Child?
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 Article10 Little-Known Christmas Facts
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, according to someone. And even though that someone isn’t on our list of fun facts, there’s plenty of other Christmas trivia to enjoy this holiday season. Get...
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