Cocker Spaniel/Pomeranian Mix Available for Adoption
Name: Brandy Age: Baby Sex: Female Breed: Cocker Spaniel/Pomeranian Mix Personality: Brandy is very sweet and playful. She loves to play with dogs of all sizes. She is also very lovable and cuddly...
View ArticleFootball: Hinsdale Central Defense Comes Up Big in Win at Downers North
One week after Oak Park River Forest beat Hinsdale Central on a gutsy two-point conversion call in overtime, Downers Grove North went for two and the win late in the fourth quarter Friday but was...
View ArticleBipartisan Backing for an Obamacare Play in Illinois
One aspect of Obamacare is drawing bipartisan support — at least in Illinois. Democrat Dick Durbin and Republican Mark Kirk both back an outfit called SimpleHx, which wants a $150 million federal loan...
View ArticleDarrin the Diabetic Cat Needs a Loving Home
Name: Darrin Age: 9 Sex: Male Personality: From the Humane Haven Petfinder page, "Darrin's favorite pastimes are 'sunning himself' in a warm spot and getting a good chin scratch from his humans....
View ArticleDuPage DUI Arrests, Oct. 14
BURR RIDGE Sept. 28: Aivaras Zigmantas, 27, of the 100 block of north Waterford Drive, Schaumburg, was charged with driving under the influence, possession of cannabis, driving an uninsured vehicle,...
View ArticleBoys Golf: Hinsdale Central Wins State Title at Rain-Shortened Tourney
The Hinsdale Central boys golfers are 3A state champions after shooting a combined 18-over-par Friday at the Den in Bloomington, two shots better than second-place Naperville North, according to the...
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 ArticleFootball: Hinsdale South Gives Up Late TD, Falls to Downers South
Downers South quarterback Mike Zebold hit Javon Turner for the go-ahead touchdown with under two minutes remaining in the Mustangs a 36-33 win over Hinsdale South Friday night in Darien, according to...
View ArticleState Seeks Immunity for Witnesses of Hinsdale South Grad's Murder
Prosecutors in the case of Juan Cuellar, the 23-year-old unincorporated Willowbrook man accused of shooting to death Hinsdale South graduate Joshua Holmes, have filed paperwork stating they will give...
View ArticleGo Inside Darien’s History at Indian Prairie Library Oct. 21
The Indian Prairie Public Library in Darien will host “Inside Darien’s History” on Sunday, October 21 at 2 p.m. featuring the authors of the newly published book Darien, Part of the Images of America...
View ArticleGirls Golf: Hinsdale Central Finishes Fourth at State
The Hinsdale Central girls golf team finished fourth in the Double-A state tournament after shooting a combined 41-over-par Friday at Hickory Point Golf Club in Decatur, according to the IHSA website....
View ArticleOn the Agenda: District 99 to Discuss 2012 State Report Cards
Administrators in Downers Grove Community High School District 99 will present information on its 2012 state report cards during a board of education meeting Monday night. District 99 Superintendent...
View ArticleGirls Tennis: Red Devils Seek 6th State Title in 7 Years
Hinsdale Central's girls tennis team won the Lyons Township Sectional title Saturday after its doubles teams finished 1-2 and two singles players placed in the top four. The Red Devils' 24 points...
View ArticleWhen is Tonight's Presidential Debate?
After Joe Biden and Paul Ryan sparred throughout last week's Vice Presidential Debate, the nation's voters are looking forward to President Barack Obama and Governor Mitt Romney's second debate: a...
View ArticleDowners Grove School Districts Team Up for Orchestra 'Spookfest'
Downers Grove's two school districts will team up Tuesday night for a free, Halloween-themed concert. "Spookfest" will begin at 7 p.m. in the Downers Grove High School auditorium, 1436 Norfolk St. The...
View ArticlePolice Blotter: Resident Charged With Violation of Bail Bond
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 2 Violation of Bail Bond At about 9:30 p.m., Kamisha L. Pilot, 39, of 1643 Clemens in Darien, was charged with Violation of Bail Bond. According to Darien Police, Pilot violated a...
View ArticleDowners Grove South Football Coach Earns 200th Win; Principal, Teacher Honored
Three Downers Grove South High School staff members were recently recognized for their outstanding achievements. South High Principal Steve Bild and career and technical education teacher Patrick...
View ArticleDeath Notices, Oct. 16 Edition
Toon Funeral Home Clifton H. Hubbel, 92, of Downers Grove. Services for the active Congregational Church; Boy Scouts; United Way; and American Legion member were held Oct. 13. Charles Knight Ide, 95,...
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...
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