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Biggert, Foster Campaigns Spar Over TV Ad
The 11th Congressional race has taken a nasty turn, with Democrat Bill Foster claiming that four out of five Chicago TV stations initially refused to air an ad by the National Republican Congressional...
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Football: Hinsdale Central Gets Senior Night Win Over Gritty Dukes
Senior quarterback Brian Owens completed 13 of 23 passes for 223 yards and rushed for a touchdown as Hinsdale Central eked out a 20-17 win over York and improved its playoff resume in its regular...
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Style Central: So Many Boots! So Little Time!
Gold toes, towering heels and buckles galore! That’s what’s out there in the stores these days, and trying to take a more moderate middle of the road approach when shopping is definitely not easy! I...
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Patch Roundup: Teen Drives SUV into Home, Peterson Taken to Dead Mother in...
Here are some of the top stories from the past week in Patch's west Chicago region. Glen Ellyn—Glen Ellyn Teen Charged with DUI After Driving SUV Into Park Boulevard Home—Police have charged Anne Page...
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Woodridge Little League Team Dedicates Itself to Helping to Cure Cancer
A Woodridge little league team is dedicating their fall season to a good cause. Nicknaming themselves "The Cure," the boys, ages 10 to 12, are raising money to help cure cancer. So far, they have...
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Guns-and-Ammo Tax Likely to Land in Court
The NRA and a suburban gun dealer say Cook County's proposed taxes on bullets and guns will probably land in court. Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, saying there is too much violence in...
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Bambi: Chihuahua-Rat Terrier Mix Pup Looking for Home
Name: Bambi Age: About a month Sex: Female Breed: Chihuahua/Rat Terrier Mix Size: Small Background: Bambi is one of the remaining pups that was part of a litter of born at Angel4Cause Rescue in Burr...
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Girls Tennis: Hinsdale Central Finishes Second at State
The Red Devils had top-three finishers in both the singles and doubles brackets at the IHSA girls tennis state tournament this weekend, but it wasn't quite enough to defend their team title. Doubles...
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Illinois High School Football Playoffs: Find Your Team's First-Round Matchup
After nine weeks of surprises, comebacks and powerhouses getting the job done, it's time to start the season that matters: the playoffs. The 256 high school football teams that qualified for the...
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Shane: American Staffordshire Terrier up for Adoption
Name: Shane Age: 14 Weeks Sex: Male Breed: American Staffordshire Terrier Size: Large Background: Shane was given up by his owners who could no longer care for him. He is up to date on shots and crate...
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Trick or Treat Safely with these Halloween Tips
Ghosts and goblins will soon flood Darien’s neighborhoods in search of the ultimate reward: candy. Patch has compiled this guide to help your little pumpkin stay safe this Halloween. Check out the...
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DuPage DUI Arrests, Oct. 21
BURR RIDGE Oct. 7: Christian P. Banach, 33, of the 1700 block of Tower Hill Drive, Woodridge, was charged with DUI after he appeared to be under the influence of alcohol during a traffic stop for...
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Predict the Score: Chicago vs. Detroit
The last time we saw the Bears on Monday Night Football, they were pummeling the Cowboys. Now, coming off the bye week, Chicago looks to go 5-1 with a win over the "bad boy" Detroit Lions. Patch is...
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Haunted Recording: Paranormal Research Team Investigates Rumored Restaurant...
I've never thought much about reports of ghosts and hauntings. I tend to treat reports of haunted places the way I would a report of a hornets' nest nearby that I can't see. If ghosts are there, keep...
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Man Pleads Not Guilty to Using Semi-Automatic to Rob Shell Station
Elmhurst:A 24-year-old Chicago man has denied charges he held up a gas station. Mario Williams, who is on parole for retail theft, remains in DuPage County Jail on $300,000 bail charged with armed...
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Darien Spent $53,048 on Adult Halloween Costumes Last Year
American adults spent $512.1 million on adult Halloween costumes in 2011, according to Crain's Chicago Business. That's $100 million more than was spent on child costumes last year. See how much area...
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Football Playoffs: Hinsdale Central Gets No. 5 Seed, Faces OPRF in First Round
Three weeks after Oak Park-River Forest came back from 21 points down to beat Hinsdale Central in overtime, the Red Devils will get their shot at revenge. According to the IHSA football playoff...
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