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Police: Man Sleeping in Car Was 3 Times Legal Limit
Darien police charged a man with a DUI after they found him sleeping in his car behind the Shell gas station. Algis C. Modestas, 72, of Willowbrook, was found parked behind the Shell gas station at...
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Downers Grove Police Investigate School Violence Rumors in District 99, Find...
Unfounded rumors of violent acts at Downers Grove's two high schools Friday—the day many doomsday theorists predict will be the end of the world—prompted an investigation earlier this week by police...
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Naked Darien Man Continues Streak of Police Run-Ins
For a man who apparently enjoys being naked, a move from his lawn into his open garage didn't cut it with police. A man charged with disorderly conduct for being naked in his open garage this month has...
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Frankie the Pit Bull Mix Still at Hinsdale Humane Society, Looking for New Home
Name: Frankie Age: 2 years Sex: Female Breed: Pit bull/cattle dog mix Weight: 45 lbs. Spayed?: Yes Good with kids?: Yes, 8 years and older More info: Frankie was taken to the Hinsdale Humane Society...
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OMG PD: Poop Attack, Naked and Proud, See Ya Santas
OAK PARK Poop-Filled Sock Used in Attack on Blue Line Oak Park Police are seeking the public’s help identifying a man who struck a woman with a sock filled with feces as she rode a Blue Line train...
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Patch Roundup: Fetus Found in Mall Dumpster, $7.2 Million Lotto Ticket Sold
Here are some of the top stories from the past week in Patch's west Chicago region: Glen Ellyn—Officials Investigate Death of Fetus Found in Dumpster at Yorktown Mall—An investigation has been launched...
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'Slight' Chance for a White Christmas in Darien, Woodridge
If you love a white Christmas and you live in Darien or Woodridge, you just might be in luck in 2012. The National Weather Service-Chicago forecast for our neck of the woods calls for a slight chance...
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What's Open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day?
Grocery Stores Fruitful Yield Christmas Eve: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Christmas Day: Closed Aldi Christmas Eve: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Christmas Day: Closed Brookhaven Marketplace Christmas Eve: 6 a.m. to 7 p.m....
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3 Things to Annoy You Right Before Christmas
Feeling all warm and full of good cheer? Bah! Here's a little something to satisfy the Scrooge in you before the spirit of Christmas takes hold. We Need More Jobs: At 8.7 percent, the Illinois...
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DuPage DUI Arrests, Dec. 23
BURR RIDGE Dec. 16: Alexis Martinez, 18, of the 6200 block of Tripp Avenue, Chicago, was charged with DUI and improper turning, police said. She appeared to be under the influence of drugs during a...
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PHOTOS: Needy Families Get Holiday Help From Darien Lions Club
On Saturday morning, the parking lot at the Darien Park District bustled as volunteers played Santa to less fortunate families. The Darien Lions Club collected non-perishable food items for its 38th...
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Best of the Bake-off: Who Won the Patch Christmas Cookie Showdown?
We asked our loyal Patch readers to show off their baking prowess this holiday season. We called on the Christmas Cookie Queen, the Host with the Most in Oven Mitts—the ones whose baked goods land them...
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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. Just click on the name of the business for details on the job...
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Court Watch: Pipe Bomb, Sex Abuse of Teen and More
Downers Grove:A Downers Grove man has pleaded not guilty to charges he sexually abused a 16-year-old girl in October and November. Brian Turner, 45, was arrested Nov. 24 and indicted Dec. 13 on...
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PHOTOS: Chestnut Court Businesses Celebrate the Holidays
The businesses of Darien's Chestnut Court shopping center brought holiday cheer to residents Saturday. Santa paid a visit to the businesses during Saturday's event, which also featured carolers,...
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Death Notices, Dec. 25 Edition
Hallowell & James Funeral Home Marylou A. Gentile (nee La Mantia), of Darien. She was a wife, a mother, and a grandmother. Hermine Mazzo (nee Feicht), 90, of Darien. She was a wife and a mother....
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Police: Woman Leaves Toddlers in Car Because They're 'Difficult to Shop With'
A Westmont woman was charged with endangering the life of a child after leaving toddlers in the car to make her shopping a bit easier, police said. Emily R. Bolin, 24, of the 6700 block of Aspen in...
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