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Patch Recap: Armed Robbery Arrest, Apartment Fire, Car Drives into Building, Holiday Guide

Taking a glance at this week's Naperville headlines.

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Car Drives into Naperville Eye Care Business

No one was injured after a Buick sedan crashed into the side of Rosin Eye Care Friday afternoon.

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Lisle Woman Arrested in Connection with Two Naperville Armed Robberies

Ana M. Barajas, 22, of the 4000 block of Blackhawk Lane in Lisle, was charged with aggravated robbery after allegedly holding up a Philips 66 in Naperville on Thursday.

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3 Dogs Die in Naperville Apartment Fire

Three dogs perished in a fire Wednesday afternoon, which caused $100,000 in damages to an apartment building in Naperville.

Naperville Home Burglarized While Owner Out Walking Dog: Police

A Naperville homeowner said jewelry was stolen from her home while she was out walking her dog last Wednesday, according to reports.

 

Police and Fire

Walgreens pharmacy hit Monday night after caller said a gunman was in the store and to place a bag full of medication into the pharmacy pickup window. A similar heist saw Oxycodone taken from a Naperville Walgreens.

Missing Mom Linda Fellenbaum Found in Georgia Jail—Update!

The Hinsdale and Joliet resident was arrested in Fulton County, Ga., and used a fake name but was identified through fingerprints, police said. Detectives believe her missing son is safe, too.

 

Around town

Kerry Wood On Deck for Anderson's Book Signing

Retired Chicago Cub will make an appearance at the downtown Naperville book store in December.

Naperville Area Chamber Names New CEO

The Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce selected a new president and CEO last week.

DuPage County Board Approves 2013 Budget

DuPage County Board approves budget for fiscal year 2013 that is $7.3 million less than the previous year. The budget includes cutting seven staff positions and $16.9 million in appropriations for campus and county-wide improvements.

 

Holiday Guide

Did you decorate your house for the holidays this year? Enter our "Deck the House" contest and you could win $100,000 for your local school district and $500 to pay your electric bills!

Ho! Ho! Ho! Santa Sightings in Naperville

Find out where you can see Jolly Old St. Nick himself in Naperville before he makes the trip back to the North Pole to prepare for Christmas.

Holiday Giving: 10 Places to Volunteer Your Time

A collection of volunteer opportunities throughout the area.

Santa Claus himself will be making phone calls to Naperville families this holiday season, but register now as space is limited.


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