Turn Back Time With an Elegant Vintage Halloween Party
Article courtesy of AOLHalloween will be here before you know it, so now is the time to plan a great gathering—just for adults. But this year, do something different. Truly celebrate the time when the...
View ArticlePatch Roundup: Vet Shot Dead in Gun Range Accident; Burglary at Murder...
Also this week: a priest exonerated on sex-abuse charges, a nightclub is hit with a fine and suspended after a celebrity's party and a "misunderstanding" leads to a massive evacuation.
View ArticleDitch Your Gas-Guzzler To Win Prizes During Car Free Week
Plus, local headlines that didn't make today's newsletter.
View ArticleBig Chains in Town Move to Private Insurance Exchanges
With Obamacare looming, companies like Walgreens and Olive Garden are following the example of IBM and Time Warner.
View ArticleFootball Recap: Hinsdale South Gets its First Win
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 inclu
View ArticleOMG PD: Crown Royal Caper, Doing 108 in a 55
Here's a round-up of recent, bizarre police report items from the area.
View ArticleLife's Little Indulgences: How Much Are They Worth?
Spending a few bucks on a cup of coffee every day could sack your retirement plans — or not — depending on whom you believe.
View ArticleHouse Wow! $895K Home on Swan Lake has Giant Master Suite
Every week Patch profiles a luxury home for sale in the Darien and Woodridge area.
View ArticleSimple Dinner Tips for School Nights
Article courtesy of AOL The school year is underway, which means you've swapped packing beach bags for backpacks in what seems like an instant. Adjusting to the new schedule doesn't come easy, which is...
View ArticleHow Will Obamacare Affect You? Learn Tonight at Library
What's happening on Tuesday, Sept. 24, plus local headlines that didn't make today's newsletter.
View ArticleIllinois DUI Law Called into Question for Vagueness
Inhalants not covered under aggravated DUI statutes, says lawyer raising constitutional questions in case involving a 5-year-old's death.
View ArticleLocal Jobs: Village of Downers Grove, Toys 'R' Us, Noodles & Company
Whether you are looking for a new job or are just curious what is available, here are few local job openings to get you started.
View ArticleNearby Sports Authority is Closing
Sports Authority will close its doors in Woodridge this October, and in the meantime there will be big sales on merchandise. According to a store employee, the store will close for good Oct. 26. The...
View ArticleKenya's Mall Massacre: What If It Happened Here?
Entrances to our malls would start looking more like those at sporting events and airports.
View ArticleHow to Use Your Local Food Co-op to Save Money
Local food co-ops can help families buy high-quality groceries for a fraction of the costs.
View ArticleDistrict 99 Begins Search for Next Principal of Downers Grove South
Current South High Principal Steve Bild will retire at the end of the 2013-14 school year.
View ArticleDuPage Sheriff: Have You Seen Christine Dukes?
In Manhunt Monday, the DuPage Sheriff's Office highlights one criminal being sought for outstanding warrants. This week, it's Christine Dukes.
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