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Sold! Local Home Sales: Jan. 24 Edition
A three-bedroom, one-bathroom, single-family house at 5317 Fairmount Ave., Downers Grove, recently sold for $225,000. The custom built, neo-modern ranch home has vaulted ceilings and hardwood floors....
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Downers Grove High School Dance Teams Head to State Finals
Both Downers Grove high schools have something to dance about. The Downers Grove North Athenas and Downers Grove South Fillies will both compete in the IHSA competitive dance state final Friday and...
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When Can I File My 2012 Tax Return in Darien?
You'll have to wait if you are used to filing your annual tax return at the earliest possible date. The Internal Revenue Service has revised its opening date for tax season — pushing it back eight days...
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Police Blotter: Front End Loader Burglarized in Darien
TUESDAY, JAN. 8 Loader Batteries Stolen Batteries were stolen from a front end loader in Chestnut Court sometime between 10:30 p.m. Jan. 5 and 10:30 a.m. Jan. 8, police said. The estimated loss was...
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Citizen of the Year: Cathlyn Marchese Gives Endless Service to Darien
Through years of service in a diverse array of community groups, Cathlyn Marchese has made Darien live up to its motto, "A Nice Place to Live." On Thursday it was announced that Marchese was named...
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Ban on Women in Combat to be Lifted
By Morgan Delack The U.S. military policy of excluding women from combat is about to end. Multiple officials have confirmed that Defense Secretary Leon Panetta will announce the change tomorrow, CNN...
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This is What $189,000 Will Buy You
1. 6378 Prideham St., Downers Grove: Priced at $185,000, according to listings. This is a three-bedroom, three-bathroom townhouse built in 1976. The end-unit townhome's kitchen has corian counters,...
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Downers Grove South Students Partner to Promote Women's Entrepreneurship
By Amanda Luevano, Downers Grove Patch A small group of local women entrepreneurs gathered at Downers Grove South High School on Wednesday to network with students and discuss ways to bridge the gender...
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Rep. Bill Foster Votes For Republican Proposal To Raise Debt Ceiling
Congressman Bill Foster, who represents the 11th District, released the following statement on his vote to support the Republican proposal to raise the debt ceiling for the next three months. “We...
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Hinsdale South Dancers Head to State Competition
Following a second-place finish in sectionals last week, the Hinsdale South High School dance team is heading to state. This is the first year competitive dance is recognized as an IHSA sport. The...
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Cameras Continue Creeping Into County Courthouses, Kendall the Latest
Three more counties have been cleared to have cameras inside their courthouses. The Illinois Supreme Court announced that cameras in courtrooms have been approved for the new 23rd Circuit, which...
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OMG PD: Loose 'Bear,' Pricey Place Settings Stolen
LA GRANGE A Loose Bear? A 22-year-old female complainant reported at 9:15 am. that some of the men at the B.E.D.S. shelter had been harassing her in the shelter and taking photos. She also told an...
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Patch Roundup: Man Charged with Shooting Ex's Mom, Stolen Cyanide Found in Condo
Here are some of the top stories from the past week in Patch's west Chicago region: Wheaton—Man Charged With Shooting Ex-Girlfriend's Mom in Wheaton—The Lombard man is being held on $1 million bond...
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4-Month-Old Gray Kitten Needs a Home
Name: Dean Age: Four months Gender: Male More information: Dean was born on Sept. 21, 2012. He has had his shots, is microchipped and is ready to be adopted. Interested? Sundays between 1 p.m. and...
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Police Blotter: 2 DUI Charges for Late-Night Lane Weavers
SUNDAY, JAN. 13 Underage DUI Kellen Frescina, 19, of the 0-100 block of Shenandoah Court in Bolingbrook, was charged with DUI, illegal consumption by a minor, improper lane use, failure to signal and...
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We're No. 1 — Illinois Has Nation's Worst Credit Rating
Illinois now has the lowest credit rating of all 50 states. Standard & Poor’s rating services downgraded Illinois’ credit rating last week to A-, with a negative outlook. State Treasurer Dan...
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DuPage DUI Arrests, Jan. 27
DARIEN Jan. 13: Kellen Frescina, 19, of the 0-100 block of Shenandoah Court in Bolingbrook, was charged with DUI, illegal consumption by a minor, improper lane use, failure to signal and driving...
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