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Matty the Beagle Mix Still Looking for Forever Home
Name: Matty Sex: Male Age: 1 Breed: Beagle mix Weight: 32 lbs. Good with kids? OK with kids 8 and older More info: Matty is a lively young dog who's eager to be your best friend. He's highly social...
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Contest: Enter the Great Patch Christmas Cookie Bake-off
Holiday eats just aren't the same without some sweet treats—and you're known to whip up some of the best around. You're the Christmas Cookie Queen, the Host with the Most in Oven Mitts, the guest at...
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One Republican Thinks You're Getting a 'Free Ride' on Your Income Taxes
With Democrats now holding a supermajority in the Illinois House and Senate as well as the governor's office, one might suppose a Democratic agenda would be a slam dunk in Springfield. As recent years...
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Abandoned 8-Year-Old Domestic Short Hair Needs New Home
Name: Sparrow Sex: Male Age: 8 Breed: Domestic short hair Weight: > 11 pounds Good with kids? OK with kids of any age More info: Sparrow is "laid back and easy-going" cat, according to the Hinsdale...
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DuPage DUI Arrests, Nov. 25
BURR RIDGE Nov. 15: Timothy A. Brady, 63, of the 6100 block of Keller Drive, Burr Ridge, was charged with DUI after he appeared to be under the influence of alcohol during a traffic stop for failure to...
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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. Domino’s Pizza in...
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Unemployment Report: Jobless Numbers Down From October 2011
Unemployment rates in Illinois increased slightly from September 2012 to October, but are still down compared to 2011, according to new figures released last week. October local unemployment rates...
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D86 Board OKs Tentative $75 Million Balloon Tax Levy
The District 86 Board of Education approved a tentative tax levy last week that would aim to raise as much revenue via property taxes as state law allows. The board voted 5-2 to affirm the...
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Hey Mom and Dad: An All-Important Holiday Question
Welcome to Hey Mom and Dad—a weekly feature in which we ask our Facebook fans to share their views on parenting. Every week, we get the conversation started by taking a look back at a question we asked...
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Death Notices, Nov. 27 Edition
Hallowell & James Funeral Home Margaret Rose Carr, 95, of Woodridge. Memorials can be made to the Alzheimer's Association. Elsewhere Helen V. Kontos, formerly of Downers Grove, passed away Nov. 17....
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Police Blotter: Parked and Reclined, Man Found With Drug Equipment
THURSDAY, NOV. 1 Walmart Theft Nichoas A. Soto, 28, of Willowbrook, was charged with retail theft after an incident at Walmart, 2189 75th St. Police say Soto stole numerous video games, and DVDs...
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Darien Police Chief Reflects on Changes Made in First Year
Ernest Brown marked his first year as Darien’s Chief of Police last week. And in his initial 12 months in the position, Brown has brought some big-city thinking to small-town Darien. Soon after the...
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Darien Days: Find Deals and Support Local Business
Small Business Saturday passed last week, but supporting local businesses is something you can do all year. Darien Days, organized by the Darien Chamber of Commerce, puts a special emphasis on local...
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DuPage County Board Approves 2013 Budget
The DuPage County Board Tuesday approved a Fiscal Year 2013 budget that is $7.3 million less than the previous year, according to a press release from DuPage County. DuPage County Board Chairman Dan...
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Add the Punchline to Our Polar Bear 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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Officials: Now's the Time to Plan for Winter Weather
Winter is nearly here, and in the Midwest, that can mean anything from mild conditions and little snow to Arctic blasts and accumulations of more than a foot. Regardless, experts say there is a good...
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Youth Groups Ship Aid to Sick, Wounded Soldiers in Afghanistan
Three Companions Youth Groups from Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church packed and shipped 101 boxes to wounded soldiers in medical units in Afghanistan, adding up to roughly 1,000 pounds of total supplies,...
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Police Blotter: Car Windows Smashed, Items Stolen
MONDAY, OCT. 29 GPS Stolen Someone shattered the driver's door window of a car parked in the 1100 block of Chalet Drive between 1 a.m. and 7 a.m. and stole a GPS. The total loss was $250. SUNDAY, OCT....
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