Ambulance Driver's Blood Alcohol Was Three Times Over the Limit: Cops
John Lara of Lockport had his lights and sirens on when he allegedly ran a red light and crashed into a pickup truck Monday, police said.
View ArticleFirefighters Extinguish Blaze, Save Dog—And More Good News
Good reads and good people: A basketball coach teaches her girls a lesson that transcends the court. Some 'Best Buddies' put the finishing touches on their high school legacy. And a man who builds...
View ArticleIllinois the loser on corporate "Let's Make a Deal
THE BIGGEST LOSER Illinois lost OfficeMax to Florida this week, but it's always the loser in the never-ending game of "Let's Make a Deal" it plays with corporations that threaten to leave if they don't...
View ArticleSaw it on Craigslist: 'Very Old, Very Heavy' Butcher Block Table
Do you have a place in your home for this relic?
View ArticleRomeoville Family Forced Out of Home by Fire That Leaves Gaping Hole in Wall
Romeoville battalion chief says all three stations responded to a blaze at 609 Montrose Drive on Thursday night.
View Article10 Stories of People in Need
Birth, school, health and well being at the core of these Chicago-area campaigns.
View ArticleMidnight Poe is Looking for a Home—Maybe Yours?
This 3-year-old cat is available for adoption through the Romeoville Humane Society.
View ArticleOwn a Local Business? Tell Us
Tell us about your business and take advantage Patch's ability to reach your neighbors.
View ArticleBest Data Maps of 2013: Who Works From Home?
More and more people are working at home as a result of the advancement of technology.
View Article100 Stories About Gun Violence Since Newtown
We looked at stories from across America in the year since the shootings at Sandy Hook School to try to illustrate the scale of the problem.
View ArticleFound it on Etsy: Swarovski Green Crystal Drop Earrings
A local artisan's passion for making jewelrey is driven by his desire "for people to love the pieces they buy and for them to feel good wearing them."
View ArticleWhat Life Has Become for Daughter of Newtown's Heroic Principal
To save lives, this Newtown survivor talks to gun owners and lawmakers. Hers is one story in "Sandy Hook: One Year Later — a Patch Report."
View ArticleDog Rescue Effort: Romeoville Woman Falls for Yoda's Big Ears
Nikki Balkovec is seeking assistance to cover the medical expenses of an 11-month-old Chinese puppy once dumped in a kill shelter in Mississippi.
View ArticleLewis Students Raise Nearly $7,500 for Advocate Children's Hospital in Radio...
Romeoville's David Ridderhoff stayed on the air for 30 hours during Lewis University's "To Kill a DJ" marathon on WLRA Radio.
View ArticleRomeoville Review Dec. 8-14: Did You Miss It?
These three stories—and many others just like them—had people scratching their heads and joining the conversation on Romeoville Patch.
View Article3 Steps to Your Obamacare Success
Three simple steps to help you rest easy about your Affordable Care Act enrollment.
View ArticleSaw it on eBay: Venezia Round Wall Mirror
You can look into the glass here and let thoughts of a fairy tale land come take hold of your senses ... or not.
View ArticleSold! Romeoville Real Estate, Dec. 16 Edition: How Much Did Your Neighbor Pay?
These three homes sold recently for between $175,000 and $210,000, according to realtor.com.
View ArticleYour Turn: State Rep. Calls for Help Crafting New Legislation
"The best way to solve these problems is by having those who confront them on a daily basis included in the process," says Emily McAsey.
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