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Willowbrook Bank of America Robbed on Monday Morning
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is now involved in the hunt for the man believed to have robbed three Bank of America locations, including one in Willowbrook at 9:45 a.m. on Monday morning,...
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Your Take: Local Police—What Do You Appreciate?
Did you know that this week—May 13-20—is officially Police Week in the United States? According to PoliceWeek.org: In 1962, President John F. Kennedy signed a proclamation which designated May 15th as...
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Job Central: Campbell's Soup, DeVry, District 99, PNC
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...
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Report: Sandack in the Running for Next Illinois GOP Chairman?
Illinois state Rep. Ron Sandack (R-Downers Grove) is a top-tier candidate to become the next Illinois GOP Chairman and replace Pat Brady, who resigned last week, the Chicago Sun-Times reports. The...
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Giant Particle Storage Ring Travelling Through Darien, Woodridge on Journey...
A particle storage ring spanning 50 feet in diameter will be travelling through Darien and Woodridge this summer during a 3,200-mile journey from New York to Illinois. The giant electromagnet is headed...
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Powerball Prize Tops $360 Million
The odds of winning the current $360 million Powerball prize may be 1 in 175 million, but that won't stop millions of players from scooping up tickets before Wednesday night's drawing. The estimated...
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D86 Board to Vote on Canceling Hallway Improvements Project
The District 86 Board of Education’s facilities committee recommended after a three-hour meeting Thursday that the board direct administration to rebid several previously approved summer projects and...
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Wi-Fi on Metra Trains: Pricey, but Worth It?
Should Metra get Wi-Fi? Even if it’s expensive and hard to implement and maintain? The commuter-rail network is considering the possibility, the Chicago Tribune and other news agencies report, but...
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Man Paralyzed in Prime of Life Never Stops Following His Passion
About this sponsorship: In honor of the 60th anniversary of Sir Edmund Hillary’s Mount Everest, Patch and Grape-Nuts are teaming up to highlight those who inspire people around them to climb their own...
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Verdict Expected Soon in Darien Triple-Murder Trial
UPDATE: The jury has found Borizov guilty on all counts. Jurors are now in deliberations to decide the fate of a man accused of conspiring to kill a Darien family.The trial against Johnny Borizov is in...
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Jury Finds Johnny Borizov Guilty in Darien Family Murders
A jury has found a Willow Springs man guilty of conspiring to kill a Darien family. Johnny Borizov was found guilty on all counts, including first-degree murder and solicitation of murder charges. The...
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Hinsdale South Pitcher Goes Distance in Win Over Central
The score: Hinsdale South 5, Hinsdale Central 4 The way it happened: Senior outfielder Matt Reschke keyed the Hinsdale South offense with a three-run triple in the third inning and senior Mike Rizzo...
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Add a Punchline to Our UFO 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...
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What’s the Going Rate For a Lawn Service in DuPage County?
This week: How much do lawn services cost? How much do you pay for your lawn service? And what does that cover - just mowing, or does it cover weeding, pruning, planting? Please share in the comments...
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When You Need to Paint the House (Sponsored)
It’s that time of year again and you’re outside, enjoying your yard. Then you start nosing around—maybe you’re inspecting your plants, or reviewing the condition of your lawn or setting up your...
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Introducing Small Business Patch
Patch has launched a new site to educate and empower small businesses with the digital tools, social media strategies and marketing know-how needed to ensure long-term growth. Readers will have access...
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State Rep. Ron Sandack Withdraws from GOP Chairman Race
State Rep. Ron Sandack (R-Downers Grove) has formally pulled out of the race for the next chairman of the Illinois Republican Party. "After much contemplation and discussion with several Republican...
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DuPage's FEMA Flood Disaster Center Opened in Lisle; Assistance Available
The following is a press release from DuPage County: DuPage County Board Chairman Dan Cronin urges residents affected by the recent flood to apply for federal assistance to help alleviate expenses...
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Truck Crashes into Fruitful Yield Store in Darien
No one was injured Wednesday when the driver of a pickup truck accidentally backed into a Darien storefront, police said. Darien Deputy Police Chief John Cooper said the truck crashed into Fruitful...
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