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Donate Food, Toys for Needy Families This Holiday Season
Looking to spread some cheer this holiday season?The community is invited to help two Darien organizations who are working together to help the area’s needy families.Starting Nov. 24, the Darien Lions...
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Carlos the Chihuahua Up for Adoption at West Suburban Humane Society
Name: Carlos Age: 4 years Sex: Male Breed: Purebred chihuahua Good with cats: Unknown Good with dogs: Yes More info: Carlos is currently in a foster home while he waits for his new family. His foster...
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DuPage DUI Arrests, Nov. 18
BURR RIDGE Nov. 4: Richard L. Mortensen, 24, of the 3900 block of Pratt Street, Plano, was charged with DUI after he appeared to be under the influence of alcohol during a traffic stop for erratic...
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Officials: Darien Man Charged with Murder, Kidnapping
A Darien man has been charged with first degree murder and aggravated kidnapping after DuPage County officials said he killed one person and then kidnapped a woman at knifepoint Friday. Joseph...
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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. National University of...
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Blue Diamond Wealth Management Named Business of the Year
Darien’s business community celebrated its successes Thursday during the annual Chamber of Commerce Awards of Excellence. Blue Diamond Wealth Management was named Business of the Year from among six...
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Girls Swimming: Downers Grove North's Gabby Sims Wins State Title
Downers Grove North junior Gabby Sims won her second individual state title in dramatic fashion Saturday, breaking the pool record in the 100-yard freestyle at the IHSA girls swimming and diving finals...
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UPDATE: Bail Denied for Man Accused of Kidnapping Ex-Girlfriend, Murdering Man
A Darien man charged with kidnapping his ex-girlfriend at knifepoint and murdering her friend will be held without bond in DuPage County Jail. Joseph Spitalli, 34, of the 7500 block of Country Lane in...
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Tribune: Darien Kidnap Victim had 'Always been Afraid' of Kidnapper
A Darien man charged with murder and aggravated kidnapping was ordered to be held without bail Monday. Joseph Spitalli, 34, of 7529 Country Lane in Darien, was taken into custody Sunday and charged...
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VIDEO: Roskam on Fiscal Cliff: Let's Find a Solution and Move Forward
U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam (IL-06) Friday appeared on CNBC's "Squawk on the Street" to discuss how to avoid the "fiscal cliff" in 2013. He said House Republicans want to cut spending and avert the cliff,...
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Park on Patch's Dime at the Promenade Saturday
We at Patch want you to have one day when parking at the Promenade is a pleasure — no rooting around for coins in the bottom of your purse or pocket, no swiping your debit card, no running outside...
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Black Friday 2012: What You Need to Know Before You Leave the House
The Event As if you needed an introduction, Nov. 23 marks one of the busiest shopping days of the year—Black Friday. The event often brings out the best and sometimes, the worst, in shoppers. Some have...
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10 Million Drivers Expected on Illinois Tollways over Thanksgiving Weekend
Drivers hitting the tollways in Illinois this Thanksgiving will not be alone, by any means. The Illinois Tollway expects 10 million drivers to be on the toll roads throughout the state between Monday,...
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Cakes for a Cause: Woman Donates Baking Profits to Help Feed Hungry
A Darien woman is making life a little sweeter for people in the area by combining her greatest passions: baking and volunteering. Julie Stone has loved baking all of her life, but it wasn't until a...
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Downers Grove North Band To Perform at Walt Disney World on Thanksgiving
The Downers Grove North band has plenty to be thankful for this Thanksgiving, including a trip to Walt Disney World in Orlando, FL. The Trojan marching band will be one of only five high schools bands...
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Death Notices, Nov. 20 Edition
Markiewicz Funeral Home Michael M. Bromberek, 92, of Lemont. Memorials can be made to the American Heart Association or to Vitas Hospice. Modell Funeral Home Larry Lee Landes, 80, of Lemont, a U.S.A.F...
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Former Forest Preserve Contractor Pleads Not Guilty in Theft Scheme
One of three men charged in a scandal at the DuPage County Forest Preserve District pleaded not guilty Monday to 37 felony counts, the Daily Herald reported. He was indicted earlier this month on...
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Former Forest Preserve Employees Plead Not Guilty of Theft, Misconduct Charges
Mark McDonald and David Tepper, two former administrators at the DuPage County Forest Preserve, pleaded not guilty to charges they schemed to steal $150,000 from the forest preserve, the Daily Herald...
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