Lisa Marie Farver

Chicago

Field Editor at Patch

Field Editor at Patch Media covering Glen Ellyn, Downers Grove, Wheaton, Darien, Oak Park, Chicago. Visit https://t.co/3i2DsZ3CPs

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Mexican Flag Vandalized, Cars Burglarized, More: Downers Grove Blotter

5 days ago | patch.com | Lisa Marie Farver

DOWNERS GROVE, IL — A Mexican flag was vandalized, cars were burglarized, and other crimes were reported in the most recent crime blotter from the Downers Grove Police Department. Flag Vandalized in 5400 Block of Main Street Police were called to the 5400 block of Main Street for a report that a resident's Mexican flag had been vandalized. The victim told police someone had removed the flag from her garage, torn the flag, put it on the ground and broke the flag pole.
Food Truck Social Debuts June 4 In Lisle Metra Lot

5 days ago | patch.com | Lisa Marie Farver

LISLE, IL — A new summer event comes to Lisle on June 4, with the debut of the village's Food Truck Social. The weekly event will bring a rotating assortment of food trucks to the Lisle Metra Lot on Wednesday nights throughout June. The Food Truck Socials will welcome visitors from 4:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Village trustees approved the Food Truck Social proposal in early March. The family-friendly event will also feature live music, wine and beer for purchase and special activities for children.
Will New Casey's Make Busy Naperville Intersection Better Or Worse? Commission Weighs In

5 days ago | patch.com | Lisa Marie Farver

NAPERVILLE, IL — Residents raised some concerns about vehicle access, fencing and light exposure during a public hearing meeting about a proposed Casey's General Store on Ogden Avenue in Naperville. Developers are proposing to replace the Bucky's gas station at 20 E. Ogden Ave. with a 3,218 square foot convenience store. The proposal comes four years after Casey's General Stores acquired the Bucky's chain in 2021.
Polka King Broadway Dreams, Towering Art Pieces: Good News, Illinois

5 days ago | patch.com | Lisa Marie Farver

ILLINOIS — This week, the good news stories were abundant in a really big way in our Illinois Patches. We'll show you how a father and son duo are working to hit it really big, how two artists built something really big and how a really big restaurant is making its way to a Chicago suburb.
Fires, Hospitalized Students Prompt Warning About 'Dangerous' Social Media Trend

6 days ago | patch.com | Lisa Marie Farver

GLEN ELLYN, IL — District 41 officials are warning parents about a "dangerous" social media trend that may injure their children or start "small fires," a news release said. In the social media "challenge," students shove paper clips, graphite from pencils, push pins and other conductive objects into outlets or computer ports.
Sip Wine While Shopping Artisanal Cheeses, Local Produce At Century-Old Grocery Chain

6 days ago | patch.com | Lisa Marie Farver

NAPERVILLE, IL — When Heinen Grocery opens on Chicago Avenue in late 2025, shoppers will be able to sip wine or beer while they browse produce from local farms, artisanal cheeses, fresh seafood, signature desserts baked in-house and more. The 96-year-old grocery chain recently announced that its 46,000 square foot Naperville store is set to open at 1244 E. Chicago Ave. "later this year," per a news release.
Two Cars Stolen In Wheaton: Police

6 days ago | patch.com | Lisa Marie Farver

WHEATON, IL — Two cars were reported stolen in just over 24 hours in Wheaton, according to the city's most recent police blotter. On April 16, police were notified of a vehicle theft in the 1000 block of Briarbrook Drive. The victim told police they parked their car in the lot of an apartment complex around 6:45 p.m. on April 15. When they returned to the lot at 7:15 a.m. the following day, they noticed their car had been stolen. Another car theft was reported to Wheaton police on April 17.
Mother's Day 2025 Brunch: Reserve Now In Naperville

6 days ago | patch.com | Lisa Marie Farver

NAPERVILLE, IL — Mother's Day is almost here, and it's time to show the mom in your life how much you care by making brunch plans ahead of schedule. Whether you call a restaurant directly or make a reservation online, sooner is better than later for the busiest brunch day of the year. Smaller, more intimate restaurants' brunch reservations fill up quickly, and multiple chain options offer delicious food and excellent service. Many have reservations currently available on OpenTable.
Human Library Books: Downers Grove Residents Sought To Share Stories

1 week ago | patch.com | Lisa Marie Farver

DOWNERS GROVE, IL — The Downers Grove Public Library is seeking residents to share their stories as part of the Hunan Library Book project. Applications are open until June 1, with the Downers Grove Library event set to take place Oct. 2 from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. A nonprofit organization founded in 2000 in Denmark, The Human Library is a worldwide "library of people and their experiences facing prejudice.
Only IL Brewery To Earn Two Medals In 2025 World Beer Cup Might Surprise You

1 week ago | patch.com | Lisa Marie Farver

NAPERVILLE, IL — The World Beer Cup recently announced its 2025 list for the best beers in the country, with one Naperville brewery making the list, earning medals for two of its nonalcoholic beers. Go Brewing, which opened in 2022, received the silver medal for Disarm in the hoppy nonalcoholic beer category. The brewery also earned a bronze medal for New School in the specialty nonalcoholic beer category.