Chicago, IL|News|
Good News, Illinois: New World Record, Mom Gives Back, More
Brighten your day with these good news stories from across Illinois!
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
- Downers Grove, IL
Lisa Farver has written professionally in and around Chicago since 2009. In her free time, she performs standup comedy and personal storytelling throughout Chicago. Lisa also moonlights as a children's birthday party entertainer, so when she's not spinning comedic yarns, she's twisting balloons for kids.
Writing for Patch combines two of Lisa's passions: talking to human beings and sharing their stories.
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Glen Ellyn, IL|News|
Original Rainbow Cone Opens 1st Suburban Store In Lombard
The second Original Rainbow Cone location opened Wednesday in Lombard.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
Districts 203, 204 To Host COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics For Students
The vaccine clinics will be held at Neuqua Valley High School.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
Donate Food, Supplies At Wheaton Police's 'Stuff The Squad' Event
The goal is to fill a squad car with items to donate to People's Resource Center.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Downers Grove|News|
Downers Grove Farmers Market Returns For 2021 Season
The farmers market, which will be an "in-and-out market" due to coronavirus, reopens Saturday.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Downers Grove|News|
Downers Grove Woman Accused Of Embezzling From Hinsdale Company
Police say the woman embezzled thousands of dollars over a period of three years.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Downers Grove|News|
Best Pizza In Downers Grove: Patch Readers Pick
See which pizza places Downers Grove Patch readers chose as their favorites in our recent poll.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
Notable Dip In New Weekly Coronavirus Cases In Wheaton
Since March 2020, Wheaton has seen 4,506 confirmed coronavirus cases, according to DuPage County Health Department.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Lisle, IL|News|
Decrease In New Weekly Coronavirus Cases In Lisle
Since March 2020, Lisle has seen 1,862 coronavirus cases, according to DuPage County Health Department.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
Drop In New Weekly Coronavirus Cases In Naperville: DCHD
Since March 2020, the DuPage County portion of Naperville has seen 7,432 coronavirus cases.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Glen Ellyn, IL|News|
New Weekly Coronavirus Cases Decrease Slightly In Glen Ellyn
Glen Ellyn has seen 3,153 coronavirus cases since March 2020, according to DuPage County Health Department.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
Scaled-Back Fourth Of July Celebration Planned In Wheaton
Wheaton's Fourth of July parade and fireworks show are back on after being canceled in 2020 due to coronavirus.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Downers Grove|News|
Slight Uptick In Coronavirus Cases In Downers Grove
Since March 2020, Downers Grove has seen 4,073 confirmed coronavirus cases, according to DuPage County Health Department.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Lisle, IL|News|
Gas Station Robbed At Knifepoint In Carol Stream, Man Charged
A Lisle man is accused of robbing a Pilot gas station with a folding pocket knife, resisting arrest and telling officers "just shoot me."
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Downers Grove|News|
Fresh Produce, Diapers Available At Food Pantry In Downers Grove
See how Immanuel Lutheran Church is giving back to the community every Thursday.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
$2.1M Naperville Estate With Walls Of Windows, Private Pub
Set on 2.5 pristine acres, this dazzling home also offers a sun room, a spa bath and four fireplaces.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Glen Ellyn, IL|News|
Family Loses Puppy, Cat, Home In Fire In Glen Ellyn
The family "lost everything," but "I have the most important things right now," Kim DeMeo told Patch.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Chicago, IL|News|
Good News, Illinois: Baby Bison, Historic Election, More
Brighten your day with these good news stories from across Illinois!
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Glen Ellyn, IL|News|
Teen Accused Of Stealing Car In Glen Ellyn, Fleeing Cops
Kenneth Diamond, 19, was charged with theft, aggravated fleeing and eluding a peace officer and motor vehicle burglary.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
Little Change In New Coronavirus Case Numbers In Wheaton: DCHD
Since March 2020, Wheaton has seen 4,466 confirmed coronavirus cases, according to DuPage County Health Department.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
