Patch Roundup: Man Charged with Soliciting 12-Year-Old, Teen Illegally Films...
Here are some of the top stories from the past week in Patch's west Chicago region: Naperville—Man Charged with Soliciting Naperville 12-Year-Old for Sex; Bond Set at $1 Million—A 35-year-old man tried...
View ArticleComEd Wants You to Pay More for Electricity You Used Last Year
The Illinois Senate Executive Committee unanimously approved a request by ComEd and Ameren to "clarify" a 2011 law that allowed the utilities to raise electricity rates, Illinois Public Radio reported...
View ArticleSidekick Cat Luther Up for Adoption at Hinsdale Humane Society
Name: Goldie Age: 2 years Sex: Male Breed: Domestic Short Hair Weight: 12-13 lbs. Neutered?: No Good with kids?: Yes, all ages More info: Luther, a cuddly black and white Domestic Short Hair is...
View ArticleDuPage DUI Arrests, Feb. 17
DARIEN Jan. 25: David Garcia, 21, of the 8100 block of Kildare in Chicago, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol and improper lane use. Police said they saw a car moving very slowly...
View ArticleAdults With Developmental Disabilities Transition With Help of Local Program
Editor's note: This article was submitted by SEASPAR. The SEASPAR EAGLES of Darien spread their wings with rockin’ rhythm on Monday, January 28th, when members of the Heart & Sole Dance class...
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 Article2013 Election Update: Darien Residents Running for Alderman and More
The filing period for municipal elections ended Dec. 26 for the April 9, 2013 election. Here’s who’s filed. Are you a candidate? Blog on Patch to share news, photos and opinions as you prepare for the...
View ArticleDeath Notices, Feb. 19 Edition
Markiewicz Funeral Home Arline D. Moore (nee Kozlowski), 77, of Lemont. The Argo Lions Club member had a 45-year career with C.P.C. International. Memorials can be made to Argo Lions Club or the...
View ArticleDarien Businesses to Like on Facebook
There are a lot of benefits to liking local businesses on Facebook. Besides telling your friends and neighbors your favorite places in town, you can get to know those places more through their Facebook...
View ArticleDarien Paying $750K to Keep Home Depot in Town
Darien officials agreed earlier this month to pay a $750,000 economic incentive to keep Home Depot from leaving town. According to the City Council's Feb. 4 meeting minutes, the lease for Home Depot,...
View ArticleHey Mom and Dad, When Are Kids Ready for Overnight Stays Away From Home?
Welcome to "Hey Mom and Dad"—a weekly feature when 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...
View ArticleAdd a Punchline to Our Kangaroo 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...
View ArticleDowners Grove Speech Teams Take Home 3 State Titles, 12 Medals
It was a winning weekend for the speech teams at both District 99 high schools. Downers Grove South placed second and Downers Grove North placed fourth in the IHSA Individual Events Team State...
View ArticleState to Require New Vaccinations for 6th-12th Graders: What Do You Think?
The Illinois State Board of Health has approved new recommendations from the Illinois Department of Public Health and The Illinois Department of Education to require all students in sixth grade through...
View ArticleProposed Law Would Ban All Illinois Minors from Tanning Beds
New legislation introduced Friday would prohibit all Illinois minors from using sunless tanning beds. Senate Bill 2244, introduced by Senate Minority Leader Christine Radogno (R-Lemont), would ban...
View ArticleVideo Gaming Remains Banned in Darien – For Now
Q Bar and Grill owner Robert Taft would like to add video gaming machines to his establishment at 8109 S. Cass Ave. in Darien. But as the number of Illinois bar owners applying for gaming licenses...
View ArticleSold! Local Home Sales: Feb. 21 Edition
A three-bedroom, three-and-a-half bathroom, single-family house at 1432 Ashbury Dr., Lemont, recently sold for $325,000. The 3,565 square-foot end-unit condo was built in 2005 and has nine-foot...
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