DuPage County Tourism Revenues at All-Time High: Report
DuPage contributed $2.25 billion to the state's economy last year, according to the DuPage Convention and Visitor's Bureau.
View ArticleDuPage County Fair; Christian Faith-Healing Service
Stuff that's happening in and around Darien for July 26-28.
View ArticleCounterfeit Money Scam Reported in Darien
Two people used a counterfeit $50 bill at a Darien garage sale, police said. Here are the suspect descriptions.
View ArticlePair of Kittens Available for Adoption at Hinsdale Humane Society
Cow and Lil Bit are 12-week-old kittens at the Hinsdale Humane Society who are looking for a home.
View ArticleSOLD: Local Real Estate Sales July 27 Edition
Find out which homes sold recently in the Darien, Downers Grove, Lemont and Woodridge areas. The featured home is located on Fairway Drive in Lemont.
View ArticleBest of Craigslist: Gun Stylus for Tablet; Pull-Tab Purse
Check out some of the most interesting posts we found for the DuPage County area this week.
View ArticleOMG PD: Curse the Cops, Cab and Dash
Here's a round-up of recent, bizarre police report items from the area.
View ArticleDarien Park District Lightning Detection System
The Darien Park District’s has installed a lightning detection system that is now active at Westwood Park/Darien Park District Community Center and Darien Community Park. The system tracks lightning...
View ArticlePetey the Border Collie/Bulldog Mix Needs a Home
Petey is a 1.5-year-old border collie/American bulldog mix available for adoption at the Hinsdale Humane Society.
View ArticleSunday Comic: Excited About Bears Training Camp?
By Chuck Ingwersen Football drills in Bourbonnais have all but the grumpiest people fired up.
View ArticleDarien Park District Fall Softball Leagues
Registration has now begun for Darien Park District's Fall Softball Leagues! The Park District offers a 12" Wednesday night league and a 16" Thursday night league. Games start the week of September...
View Article$1.2 Million for In-Ground Pool, Cook's Kitchen, Game Room
Every week Patch profiles a luxury property for sale in our community. The featured home this week is located on Bailey Road in Darien.
View ArticleHost a Royal Wedding Watch Party to Remember
Share the fun as William and Kate tie the knot with your own viewing party.
View ArticleDarien Mother of Child with Angelman Syndrome Gives Voice to Silent 'Angels'
Angelman syndrome is a rare disorder, but a cure is in sight. With the help of her organization, FAST, Paula Evans hopes to raise the money to make it happen.
View ArticleDarien Woman Teaches Others to Open Their Hearts to People With Disabilities
Bridget Brown speaks out for people with disabilities, and now she's spreading her message of respect on the big screen with a role in an upcoming Miley Cyrus movie.
View Article8-Year-Old Boy's Letter Sparks Bike Safety Day at Concord
Hunter Long knows that he and Hunter Himes, injured in a late February accident, share more than a name: They also share strength.
View ArticleDuPage Children's Museum Arrives; Free Rock Academy Performance
Stuff that's happening in and around Darien for July 29.
View ArticlePatch Roundup: Traveling Electromagnet Video; Cops Save Suicidal Woman
Also this week: a spa exposed as a brothel remains closed, an "indoor skydiving" facility is proposed and the Stanley Cup has been in the area.
View ArticleWhat’s the Going Rate For A Swing Set?
Remember how you felt like a superhero the first time you jumped from your swing in mid-air? How much will it cost you to give your kids that same feeling?
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