Best of Craigslist: Chicago Bear Statue; Race-Car Bed
The following items and postings were found on Craigslist for the Burr Ridge, Darien, Downers Grove, Hinsdale, Clarendon Hills and Lemont area. Note: Patch has no control over the status of these posts...
View ArticleBorizov Trial Opens, Mom of Accused Murderer Pleads Guilty: Crime Catch-Up
Look back at all the crime stories published this week on the Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, Darien and Burr Ridge Patch sites. Shooter Says Johnny Borizov Orchestrated Darien Family Killings: Jacob Nodarse...
View Article'Sweetheart' Mabel Up for Adoption at Hinsdale Humane Society
Name: Mabel Age: 3 years Sex: Female Breed: Mixed breed Good with kids?: Yes, 5 years and older More info: "Mabel is a real sweetheart! She is highly social and really enjoys being with people and...
View ArticleDuPage DUI Arrests, April 28 Edition
BURR RIDGE March 30: Laura Hughes, 44, of the 11600 block of South Lavergne, Alsip was charged with driving under the influence. Hughes was driving her 1996 Jeep Cherokee at 4:37 a.m. at Route 83 and...
View ArticlePing the Tabby Waiting for Another Loving Owner
Name: Ping Age: 7 years Sex: Female Breed: Domestic short hair tabby Spayed? Yes Good with kids?: Yes, any age More info: Ping was adopted from Hinsdale Humane Society as a kitten six years ago but her...
View ArticleA Marine Corps Mom's Love for a Son Lost to Combat
Live Life Large — those three words sum up the life of U.S. Marine Cpl. Conner Lowry, who spent every day making sure he lived by those words. The lifelong Beverly resident’s life was cut short when,...
View ArticlePatch Roundup: High School Senior Killed in Rollover; Triple-Murder Trial Opens
Here are some of the top stories from the past two weeks in Patch's west Chicago region: WHEATON—Fatal Crash Victim Identified as WWS Senior Stephanie Pickett—Stephanie Pickett, an 18-year-old senior...
View ArticleGame Room, Steam Room and Luxury Kitchen for $750,000
Address: 2005 Black Swan Court, Darien Cost: $750,000 Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 5 Square footage: 3,731 Built: 1990 Details: A luxury home at a not so steep price, this home offers its owners style and...
View ArticleMug Shot Monday
CLICK HERE TO VIEW PREVIOUS MUG SHOT MONDAY POSTS. Information for Mug Shot Monday is provided by law enforcement agencies. Charges are not evidence of guilt. They are a record of police actions taken...
View ArticleElderly Couple Killed in Saturday Crash on I-355 in Woodridge
An elderly couple from Berwyn was killed in a crash on the I-355 northbound near Boughton Road in Woodridge on Saturday afternoon, when the driver’s side of their red Ford Taurus was struck by a silver...
View ArticleDuPage Looking to Sharpen Anti-Mosquito Programs
The DuPage Mosquito Abatement Task Force is exploring ways to better communicate its message to the citizens of DuPage County, as well as better cooperate between its 45 member government entities,...
View ArticleHey Mom and Dad: What Are Your Rules on Prom and Prom Costs?
Personally, my prom was an unmitigated disaster—no joke, I remember it as one of the worst nights of my life, Murphy's Law encapsulated in one five-hour torture session. But for many teenagers, prom is...
View ArticleJob Central: PNC Bank, Vein Clinics of America, New York Life, Navistar
Need a job? Patch is here to help. We’ve rounded up a list of local job ads to aid you in your search. If you’re the one doing the hiring, post an ad here, or write about the position in the comments...
View ArticleNo Means No: Is Jewel-Osco's New Mandatory Cart-to-Car Service Too Much?
If you haven't shopped at your local Jewel-Osco in a while, be prepared for a new customer service initiative that you may, or may not, appreciate. It's called the "cart-to-car" service, according to...
View ArticleDowners Grove South Students Awarded at Anaheim Career-Development Conference
Four Downers Grove South High School students recently recieved awards at the DECA International Career Development Conference, an Anaheim, California competition attended by over 16,000 students from...
View ArticleDarien Killer Says He Would Have Accepted Execution
The man who has confessed to shooting and killing three members of a Darien family in March 2010 continued his testimony on Tuesday against the man he says put him up to the crime, Johnny Borizov, 32,...
View ArticleAdd a Punchline to Our Dog Interview 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 ArticleDUI, Porch Decorations Poached: Police Blotter
TUESDAY, APRIL 9 Uninsured Vehicle, Suspended License Antonio Asuncion, 56, of the 6500 block of Berrywood, Downers Grove, was arrested at 3:57 a.m. at 75th Street and Cass Avenue. Asuncion was charged...
View ArticleCinco de Mayo: Best Mexican Restaurants in Darien, Woodridge
Tacos, tostadas, margaritas, olé! Spicy food and bebidas from south of the border are going to be happily imbibed as anyone seeking a reason to eat, drink and be merry celebrates Cinco de Mayo. Who...
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