Mega Garage Sale Starts in Darien Today
Darien residents looking for a bargain or who just want to meet more of their neighbors will have a "mega" opportunity this weekend. About 25 homes on Glen Lane, Arrow Lane and Farmingdale Drive in...
View ArticleOMG PD: Taking on the World, a Garbage-Throwing Fight, Missing Goose and More
DOWNERS GROVE Hotel Guest Says He Wants to ‘Extinguish the World’ A man started making “abnormal” statements in the lobby of Red Roof Inn, 1100 Butterfield Rd., around 5:45 p.m. Aug. 8, police said....
View ArticlePatch Roundup: Bank Robber Sought, Mailman Accused of Stealing Donations
Check out any or all of the following of our top Patch stories from the West Chicago region this past week: Geneva—Police Seek Suspect in Tuesday Bank Heist in West Chicago—Man who robbed the Fifth...
View ArticleRocky, a Bichon Frise, Up for Adoption
Name: Rocky Sex: Male Breed: Bichon Frise More info: Rocky, along with his sister, was dropped off at Aloha Rescue in poor condition because his family didn't want him anymore. Rocky is now ready...
View Article54% Off Organic Pedicures or Microdermabrasions at Organic Spa
Organic Spa in Darien is currently running a Groupon for 54 percent off on an organic pedicure or one or three organic manual microdermabrasions Customers can choose from three options: $20 for one...
View ArticleOne of Seven Charged in Drug Bust Found Guilty
DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin announced Friday that one of seven individuals facing drug charges as the result of a month-long investigation led by the DuPage Metropolitan...
View ArticleShamus, an Irish Setter, Up for Adoption
Name: Shamus Age: 8 months Sex: Male Breed: Irish Setter More info: Shamus is a pure breed Irish Setter. He came to Aloha Rescue from a bad situation, but now has enough food, water and a yard to...
View ArticleGreat Dane in Need of a Home
Name: Stanley Age: 8-month-old Breed: Great Dane More info: Stanley's current owner is a firefighter and paramedic and recently relocated to Woodridge. He no longer is near family who would take...
View ArticlePolitical Rewind: Bad Week for Illinois Democrats Gets Worse
Editor's Note: This article was created by aggregating news articles from Illinois Watchdog, formerly Illinois Statehouse News. Week in Review: Bad Week for Illinois Democrats Gets Worse SPRINGFIELD –...
View ArticleFree Shredding Event in Darien Saturday
Citizens Financial Bank at the Darien Banking Center will host its fourth annual shredding event this Saturday. Community members are invited to bring up to four boxes of documents to be shredded,...
View ArticleDuPage County Reports Second Human West Nile Virus Case
The DuPage County Health Department has reported the second human case of West Nile Virus (WNV) in DuPage County in 2012. A Villa Park man in his 50s has contracted the virus, according to a release...
View ArticlePHOTOS: Safety Village Celebrates 25 Years
Hundreds came out to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Darien's Safety Village on Sunday. Games, cotton candy and face painting were on hand for the kids, and families took part in a raffle in order...
View ArticleSheriff's Office Investigates Death
The DuPage County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating a death of a homeless man in incorporated Lombard. Early this afternoon Sheriff’s Deputies & Detectives responded to a call just...
View ArticleWoman Accused of Shooting Up in Darien Gas Station Scheduled to Appear in Court
One half of a married couple from west-central Illinois accused of shooting heroin in a Darien gas station bathroom on Christmas Eve is scheduled to appear in court today. Georgina Burr will face a...
View ArticleWho Visits Drew in Jail? Not His Mom
Patch obtained the list of approved visitors for Drew Peterson at the Will County jail, as well as an account of each person to see him since his May 2009 arrest on charges he murdered his third wife,...
View ArticleDistrict 99 Approves 2012-13 Budget, Chips Away at Long-Term Debt
The Community High School District 99 Board of Education renewed its commitment to paying down long-term debt Monday with the adoption of the district's 2012-13 operating budget. Board members voted...
View ArticleFootball Players Wear Pink? Mom Talk
There is certainly something admirable in being a strong athlete—no matter what the gender. Will Lucas is one such athlete who rang the top bell in his sport this week. At age 12, he pitched a...
View ArticleDarien Triple Murder Suspect to Appear in Court Today
For the second time in three weeks, Johnny Borizov, a Willow Springs man accused of orchestrating the shooting deaths of three members of a Darien family more than two years ago, is scheduled to be...
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