This is What $399,000 Will Buy You
1. 891 Woodcrest Ln., Lemont: Priced at $399,900, according to listings. This is a four-bedroom, three-bathroom single-family house. The 3,438 square foot house was built in 1990. The all-brick home...
View ArticleSuper Bowl Sunday: Where to Watch the Big Game and Catch Some Deals, Too
Sunday’s Super Bowl looks to be a really good one, pitting rookie QB Colin Kaepernick of the San Francisco 49’ers against the more seasoned Baltimore Ravens’ leader Joe Flacco. Kickoff is at 5:30 p.m....
View Article5 Must-Read Stories From Jan. 2013: Local American Idol and More
American Idol Sends Darien Native Mariah Pulice to Hollywood It takes a lot to shake up a diva like Mariah Carey. But Mariah Pulice, of Darien, brought tears to the eyes of the Grammy-winning singer on...
View Article$1.7 Million in D86 Summer Projects Approved, But Not Unanimously
The District 86 Board of Education this week approved a slate of summer facilities projects that includes main hall renovations and newly painted lockers at both schools, and an expanded and renovated...
View ArticleDarien Residents Drops Out of D86 Board Race
By Joe O'Donnell Darien resident Jennifer Babbington has withdrawn from this spring's District 86 Board of Education race. The former candidate said in an emailed statement that she filed her...
View ArticleOMG PD: Unwanted Hugs, Sushi Shoves, Loose Moose
DOWNERS GROVE Hug Request Turns Nasty John K. Schlachter, 58, of the 700 block of Liberty Drive in Wheaton, was arrested around 5:16 p.m. at the Main Street train depot, 1000 Burlington Ave., police...
View ArticlePatch Roundup: Three Charged with Hate Crime, Stolen Camaro Crashed and...
Here are some of the top stories from the past week in Patch's west Chicago region: St. Charles—3 Charged with Hate Crime in St. Charles Attack on Gay Men, Female Companion—Two men and a woman face...
View ArticleHound Mix Up for Adoption at West Suburban Humane Society
Name: Jacob Age: 3 years Sex: Male Breed: Hound mix Good with cats: Yes Good with dogs: Yes Good with kids: Yes More info: Jacob was adopted about two months ago from the shelter, but was returned...
View ArticleCoyote Kills Puppy in Darien
A coyote attacked and killed a Maltese puppy Wednesday night in Darien, according to Suburban Life. Darien resident Dan Shellstrom told Suburban Life that he let out the 6-year-old Harley in the back...
View ArticleDuPage DUI Arrests, Feb. 3
DOWNERS GROVE Jan. 15: Robert T. Waters, 22, of the 6700 block of Maple Drive in Westmont, was arrested around 12:42 a.m. in the 6300 block of Main Street, police said. He was charged with aggravated...
View ArticleShepherd Mix Up for Adoption at West Suburban Humane Society
Name: Noodles Age: 9 years Sex: Male Breed: Anatolian shepherd mix Good with dogs/scats: Yes, but he doesn't like to share his food toys, so he would do best in a home without any other pets. Good with...
View ArticleEnter Patch’s Cutest Couple Contest
Do you and your spouse still hold hands after all these years? Do you exemplify commitment, loyalty and friendship? Then enter Patch's Cutest Couple Contest. If you and your partner would make even...
View ArticleLooking 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...
View ArticleDuPage Unemployment Report: December 2012 Jobless Numbers
Unemployment rates in Illinois increased slightly from November 2012 to Decemeber but are still down compared to the the end of 2011, according to new figures released last week. December local...
View ArticleHolocaust Survivor Coming to Rotary Club Meeting
Walter Reed, Holocaust survivor and Rotary Club member, will be speaking to the Woodridge Rotary Club about his experiences in Germany before during and after the Holocaust. He is a frequent speaker...
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