Can Smartphones Make Smart Students? Schools Think So
No more pencils, no more books. iPads, smartphones and other technology find their way into the classroom.
View Article'Not Guilty' Plea in Burr Ridge Murder, Unruly Customer Charged: Crime Catch-Up
Check out the latest crime stories from the Darien area.
View ArticleDrink Up, Chicago! Our Craft Beer Rocks
Illinois ranks 4th in United States in craft beer quality.
View ArticleCatahoula Leopard Dog Available for Adoption at West Suburban Humane Society
Smokey Joe is a fun-loving 1-year-old seeking a forever home.
View ArticleAbraham the Cat Available for Adoption at West Suburban Humane Society
Abraham is a 5-month-old domestic shorthair mix seeking a forever home.
View ArticleYour Guide to Chicago-Area Apple Orchards
Hey Darien, where do you like to go to pick apples? We've got a great list and a map for you.
View ArticleWhat You Should Know About the 2014 Kia Sorento SXL AWD
Auto Critic Steve Hammes reviews the new 2014 Kia Sorento SXL AWD through Patch's friends at Drive Time and Aol On.
View ArticleOMG PD: Goin’ Batty, Public Drinking, Worth the Wait
Here's a round-up of recent, bizarre police report items from the area.
View ArticleGluten Free Seminar, Drawing Workshop and More: The Week Ahead
Patch highlights a few of the notable goings-on this week that have been posted by the community to our events calendar.
View ArticleWhy Parents Will Buy Their Kids the Cheap New iPhone
Kids: “I want a Samsung” Parents: “Shut up and take this yellow 5C”
View ArticleFormer NBA Star to Speak at Downers Grove North About Drug Abuse
Former Boston Celtics point guard Chris Herren will speak about his struggles with alcohol and drug abuse during a special event at North High on Oct. 10.
View ArticleCass Junior High School's Top Recycler
Cass Junior High School, in Darien, IL, participates in the Dream Machine Recycle Rally, which is a nationwide recycling contest. Last school year, Cass won a $1000 prize to be spent towards “green...
View ArticleFootball Recap: DGS Gets First Win, Hinsdale South Still Winless
In case you missed any of the local high school football action this weekend, we have a weekly recap of area scores. According to IHSA.org, the area scores included: Downers Grove South (1-2) won...
View ArticleWhat’s the Going Rate for a Tutor?
Extra help with school work comes at a cost, but how much should you spend for a good tutor?
View ArticleIndulge in a Guiltless Weekend for Your Own Good
Moms can benefit from making "me time" a priority.
View ArticleIllinois Home to 15 of America's Richest People
North Side and North Shore money and six Pritzkers make the list.
View ArticleSociety of Professional Journalists Calls on Judge to Drop Confidential...
Patch Editor Joe Hosey should not face jail time for refusing to turn over a source on his murder coverage, says National SPJ.
View ArticleRegister for Ditka Dash to Run and Party at Soldier Field
Will you be among the runners and walkers who get to go home with a Ditka-esque mustache and aviator sunglasses?
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