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DuPage Democrats Celebrate Big Wins, GOP Looks to Regroup
While Democrats across DuPage County celebrate several Election Day victories—including the re-election of President Barack Obama—the DuPage GOP is heading back to the drawing board. The votes in...
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The Twilight Saga Breaking Dawn - Part 2: Woodridge Premiere, Showtimes,...
It's the end of an era this week for Twihards around the world. Breaking Dawn - Part 2, the final installment of the Twilight Saga, premiers this week in theaters across the country, and Woodridge is...
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Add the Punchline to Our Thirsty Horse 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 comment...
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Caption This! Dog Blinded by Bunny Costume
Patch readers, you're up! We need your wit, creativity and animal psychic abilities to craft the perfect caption for the next edition of our pet photo caption challenge! What's this dog thinking, as...
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Heroin Use in DuPage County an 'Epidemic,' State's Attorney Says
Thirty deaths from heroin overdose have occurred in DuPage County during the last 12 months, DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin said during an event at Hinsdale South last week. “This is a...
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Sold! Local Home Sales: Nov. 15 Edition
A two-bedroom, two-bathroom home at 2232 Durand Dr., Downers Grove, recently sold for $275,000. The home includes oak floors in the foyer, hall, kitchen and dining room, with new carpet throughout the...
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Predict the Score: Chicago vs. San Francisco
Both the Bears' and the 49ers' quarterbacks left their games last week with concussions, making this game extra difficult to predict. The Bears are 7-2 and the 49ers are right behind them at 6-2-1,...
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Darien Businesses to Like on Facebook
There are a lot of benefits to liking local businesses on Facebook. Besides telling your friends and neighbors your favorite places in town, you can get to know those places more through their Facebook...
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Driver Gets $1,500 Fine, Community Service in Crash that Disabled Downers...
It's been nine months since 14-year-old Hunter Himes was struck by a car while riding his bike in Darien, and for the first time, his family is feeling some sense of closure. Hunter, who would have...
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This is What $149,000 Will Buy You
1. 8313 Portsmouth Dr., Darien: Priced at $149,900, according to listings. This is a two-bedroom, one-bathroom, 700 square-foot condo built in 1972. The townhouse-style condo has a private entrance, a...
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Photo Contest: Show Us Your Baby Bears
When your little one is snuggled up in his Chicago Bears jammies, is he the cutest thing on two feet? When your toddler cries, does she look just like Jay Cutler? Is your tot a beefy little Dick...
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Leonid Meteor Shower to Peak Nov. 17
Skies are looking like they'll cooperate as the Leonid meteor shower gets under way. As you hang holiday lights and light the candles, cast your gaze upon the universe's natural fireworks, as well. The...
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Style Central: Snow White Tells All
Snow White was the darling of the media back in 1937 and she remains a favorite today. Here is a portion of our recent interview: N: We have not heard from you in some seventy years, Ms. White. Can you...
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Patch Roundup: Chaplain Wins $1 Million in Powerball; Firefighter Killed by...
Here are some of the top stories from the past week in Patch's west Chicago region: Glen Ellyn—Glen Ellyn Man Wins $1 Million in Powerball—After finding a pile of lottery tickets and checking the...
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OMG PD: Beer Bust, Smoke Break, Grooming Gone Wrong
DOWNERS GROVE Beer Bust Jon R. Doane, 25, of the 23800 block of 126th Street in Trevor, WI, was arrested around 1:03 a.m. in the 1200 block of Butterfield Road, police said. Officers were dispatched to...
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Ballyhoo the Beagle/Terrier Up for Adoption at West Suburban Humane Society
Name: Ballyhoo Age: 6 months Sex: Female Breed: Beagle/Terrier Good with cats: Yes Good with dogs: Yes Declawed: No More info: Ballyhoo is smart, social and loves to go places, but she can also be a...
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Darien Home Sales Up Slightly
Ten homes were sold in Darien last month, up slightly compared to October 2011, but the median price of the homes sold was down 15 percent. That median price was $237,000, the second-lowest in Patch's...
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