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West Suburban Winners Declared in Patch’s Halloween Costume Contest
If there’s one thing we learned this Halloween season, it’s that the creativity in the western suburbs is hard to top. The 66 awesome entries made our job a tough one as we selected the local winners...
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Illinois Tollway Streamlines Process to Contest Violations
Vehicle owners who seek to contest tollway violations and fines for which they believe they are not responsible will no longer have to call customer service or travel to the Illinois Tollway...
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Looking for a Job? Here’s Who’s Hiring
If you're looking for a job, Patch is here to help. We’ve gathered a sampling of the most recent local job ads to aid you in your search. Job ads below are provided by Indeed. 7619 EESCO – Central...
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PHOTOS: Church Members Sleep Outside to Raise Homelessness Awareness, Aid
Story submitted by Bruce Danielson: The Near West Lutheran Youth Foundation participated in the Bridge Communities Sleep Out Saturday last Saturday, Nov. 3. They slept outside in cardboard boxes at...
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Sold! Local Home Sales: Nov. 8 Edition
A four-bedroom, two-and-a-quarter bathroom house at 905 Tamarack Dr., Darien, recently sold for $269,000. The single-family home was built in 1971 and includes an attached garage, refinished hardwood...
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Downers Grove High Schools Rank Among Best in Area, State
Both schools in Downers Grove's Community High School District 99 were among the top-performers in the Chicagoland area and state, according to rankings published last month by the Chicago Tribune and...
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Eisenhower Volleyball Team Undefeated in Conference
The Eisenhower Junior High girls volleyball team put together and incredible record the past two seasons, in part because of their comfort playing together. They went 33-3 in 2011 and 2012, and were...
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Should DuPage Reps Hold Multiple Offices? Voters Say No, but Mayor Says He Will
Gary Grasso said he does not plan on stepping down as Burr Ridge's mayor if his DuPage County Board victory Tuesday night becomes official, even after DuPage voters overwhelmingly supported an advisory...
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Homeless to Hotel: Police Transport Man With 5 Shopping Carts of Stuff
Darien Patch reader Annette Hesson posted a photo on our Facebook page Tuesday, showing Darien police officers talking to a man standing next to several shopping carts and full garbage bags, which were...
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This is What $300,000 Will Buy You
1. 3312 Creekside Ct., Woodridge: Priced at $300,000, according to listings. This is a three-bedroom, three-bathroom, 2,546 square-foot home. The home includes updates to its roof, windows, blinds,...
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Football: Downers Grove North Hosts Benet for IHSA 7A Quarterfinals
The Downers Grove North football team will look to build on its back-to-back upsets Saturday as it hosts Benet Academy for the IHSA Class 7A quarterfinals. After losing their last three regular-season...
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VIDEO: Roskam Talks Fiscal Cliff, Tax Reform on CNBC
U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam (IL-06) appeared on CNBC's Kudlow Report Thursday to discuss the fiscal cliff and the House push for tax reform. He said there is a "tremendous opportunity" to avoid the fiscal...
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Predict the Score: Chicago vs. Houston
At 7-1, the Bears have one of the best records in the league. But their schedule is about to get a lot tougher, and that begins this week with a visit from 7-1 Houston for a nationally televised Sunday...
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Patch Roundup: Double Stabbing in Home, Teachers Prepare to Strike
Here are some of the top stories from the past week in Patch's west Chicago region: Batavia—Police Find 2 Men With Stab Wounds in Batavia Home on Sunday—A 38-year-old Batavia woman faces three felony...
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Gray Cat Up for Adoption in Bolingbrook
Name: Connor Age: 3 Sex: Male Breed: Gray and white, domestic short hair Other cats? Connor doesn't like to be around other cats, so he needs to be the only furball in your house. More info:...
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Top 6 Classic Chicago Holiday Events
Looking for things to do for the holidays in Chicago? Whether you live in the city or the suburbs, remember these Christmas classics. Christmas Around the World & Holiday of Lights What: This...
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Patch's Halloween Costume Contest: And the Winner of the Best Costume in...
You know what they say—no (goblin) guts, no glory. Congratulations to Susan Wagner, the Illinois winner of Patch’s Best Halloween Costume in America Contest. Hundreds of adults and children from across...
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7A Football: Late-Game Heroics Push Benet Past Downers Grove North
Breaking It Down: Jack Beneventi-to-Jack Toner, a connection that will haunt the Downers Grove North football team all offseason—and probably beyond. The duo hooked up with no time left on a 4-yard...
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