Darien, IL|News|
Hinsdale South Named Among Newsweek's Top High Schools 2016
This year's ranking falls a bit lower than Hinsdale South's spot on the 2015 list.
Morgan Searles, Patch Staff
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- Elmhurst, IL
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Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|News|
Six Cars Stolen from Hinsdale in Past Months
Residents are asked to lock their cars and hide any valuables inside.
Morgan Searles, Patch Staff
Downers Grove, IL|News|
New Trails Planned For Hidden Lake Forest Preserve in Downers Grove
The Forest Preserve District is working with the state to add trail improvements to upcoming roadwork.
Morgan Searles, Patch Staff
La Grange, IL|News|
West End Art Festival Turns 21
The West End Art Festival will return and celebrate end of summer through art, music and food.
Morgan Searles, Patch Staff
Western Springs, IL|News|
Arrest Made in Seven-Month Graffiti Investigation
A Berwyn man is suspected of leaving graffiti in several suburbs.
Morgan Searles, Patch Staff
Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|News|
D86 Launches Interactive Attendance and Boundary Map
The map displays attendance boundaries for the entire district and elementary districts.
Morgan Searles, Patch Staff
Darien, IL|News|
Couple Robbed at Gunpoint at Darien Gas Station
The robbery took place Aug. 6.
Morgan Searles, Patch Staff
Downers Grove, IL|News|
Hillcrest School Will Open All-Accessible Public School Playground
A ribbon-cutting and grand opening celebration will take place Aug. 17.
Morgan Searles, Patch Staff
Oak Park-River Forest, IL|News|
Artists Partner With Traditional Weavers For Traveling Exhibit at Concordia-Chicago
The show, which runs fromAug. 15 to Sept. 25, is free and open to the public.
Morgan Searles, Patch Staff
Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|News|
Oak Street Bridge Stoplights to be Auctioned
The silent auction will take place Aug. 11.
Morgan Searles, Patch Staff
Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|News|
Public Invited to Tour New D86 Transition Center
The tour will take place Aug. 15.
Morgan Searles, Patch Staff
Downers Grove, IL|News|
Meet Karen, Downers Grove Public Library Bookologist
The library is highlighting one bookologist at a time. This August, meet Karen.
Morgan Searles, Patch Staff
La Grange, IL|News|
Driver Used Heroin Right Before Crash: Police
Several people were injured in the Aug. 6 crash in Riverside.
Morgan Searles, Patch Staff
Elmhurst|News|
Elmhurst Animal Care Center Offers Free Pet Microchips
Pet owners are encouraged to “Check the Chip” on Aug. 15.
Morgan Searles, Patch Staff
La Grange, IL|News|
Local Jobs: Honda, Hallmark, RoCoco, The Birches, Home Run Inn
Patch’s jobs board makes it easy for job-hunters to search for local, regional and national jobs.
Morgan Searles, Patch Staff
Romeoville, IL|News|
River Cruise Showcase Event Coming to Romeoville
The free showcase will take place Aug. 21.
Morgan Searles, Patch Staff
Downers Grove, IL|News|
Downers Grove Man Wins $500 A Week For Life
The ticket was bought at a Downers Grove convenience store.
Morgan Searles, Patch Staff
Western Springs, IL|News|
Passenger Hijacks Lyft Driver's Car in Western Springs
The car was recovered, but the investigation is ongoing.
Morgan Searles, Patch Staff
Elmhurst|News|
Elmhurst Resident Scared Intruder From Her Home: Police
Another burglary and an attempted burglary also took place at other homes in the area.
Morgan Searles, Patch Staff
Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|News|
Snake Lamp Sparks Clarendon Hills House Fire
The fire broke out after midnight Aug. 5.
Morgan Searles, Patch Staff
