Patch Recap: Election 2012 Roundup, Family of Slain Naperville Girl Grieves, Aurora Teen Charged in Fatal Crash

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Naperville Woman Charged in Stabbing Deaths Could Undergo Psychological Evaluation

Naperville babysitter Elzbieta Plackowska is set to return to court Tuesday and may possibly undergo a psychological evaluation.

Family of 5-year-old Olivia Dworakowski issues first public statement regarding the girl's death.

Aurora Teen Charged in Fatal Crash That Killed Metea Student

A 15-year-old Aurora teen was charged with reckless homicide in connection to a car accident that killed Metea Valley sophomore Devin Meadows.

Memorial Fund Set Up for Slain 5-Year-Old Girl

Fund set up at Naperville Bank & Trust for the family of Olivia Dworakowski, who was tragically killed last week in a Naperville townhouse.

Election 2012 Roundup

DuPage County voters elected eight newcomers to the county board, along with the the first Democratic forest preserve commissioner in a decade.

Kifowit to Represent 84th District in Springfield

Aurora alderman defeats Fee in tough race.

Jeanne Ives Elected to 42nd State Representative District

Jeanne Ives wins the 2012 General Election in Illinois' 42nd State Representative District.

Roskam Re-Elected to 6th Congressional District Seat

Peter Roskam wins the 2012 General Election in Illinois' 6th Congressional District.

VIDEO: Obama Supporters Celebrate Win

McCormick Place is filled with celebration as the race is called.

The Race for President: How Illinois Voted

What will 2012 ballots in northern Illinois show about President Obama's support at home?

Will County State's Attorney James Glasgow Wins Again

Will County State's Attorney James Glasgow has secured a fifth term in office.

Naperville Election Results: November 2012

After months and months of campaigning, the races are over and all that remains is for the votes to be tabulated. Results for Congress, state and local races will be shared here once final vote totals are announced.

Around town

How Did Naperville Schools Do on the State Standardized Tests?

Patch put together a searchable database of the percent of students who met or exceeded requirements on Illinois' standardized tests, the ISAT and PSAE. Use it to search for your school or district.

See the uncut documentary, which tells the story of Naperville's youth drug culture.

Naperville Park District Kicks Off Holidays with Toys for Tots Program

Naperville Park Police accepting donations of new and unwrapped toys at six Naperville locations.

Snapshot: Smashing Pumpkins Founder Talks to Students from School of Rock

Smashing Pumpkins founder speaks to local students.

A Look Back on the History of James Bond

With the release of Skyfall today, take a step back to look at the other 22 films in the franchise.

Final Bulk Curbside Leaf Collection Begins Monday

The city of Naperville will make one last curbside leaf collection beginning next week.

Illinois Tollway Streamlines Process to Contest Violations

Agency’s new online service helps customers contest violations for which they are not responsible, usually when a vehicle is stolen or sold, officials said.