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From the uplifting and quirky to the tragic and sad, the most-viewed articles throughout the Chicago-Area Patch Network.
Check out some of the most interesting posts we found for the DuPage County area this week.
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Here's a round-up of recent, bizarre police report items from the area.
Newspaper editorial published Friday asserts that Will County Judge Gerald Kinney's ruling "is a very bad call."
Also in this week's "Good Reads," thrifting tips, a Katy Perry contest and a potentially offensive burger.
Not all pumpkins are made equal. Here's how to determine which varieties to use for different purposes.
Are you a new mom with an old Nirvana t-shirt? The map below shows where you can find other new moms of your generation.
The National Retail Federation estimates that about 158 million Americans will celebrate Halloween this year.
Francesca is a 3-year-old domestic short hair up for adoption at the Hinsdale Humane Society.
Sweet pea is a 4-year-old "constant companion" waiting for a new home at the Hinsdale Humane Society.
Check out the latest crime stories from the Burr Ridge area.
Mike and Marie Lynch made the historic D.C. trip with Honor Flight Chicago Wednesday.
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"Gravity" opens this weekend, along with "Runner, Runner" and "Metallica: Through the Never."
Seventy-five animals arriving at the shelter this weekend need a home. The shelter is uninhabitable after a runaway bus plowed into it Wednesday.
Secret Service officers gave chase after woman tried to ram barricades.
Farmers' markets showcase a variety of fresh products for great value. Here's some helpful advice for finding the best these markets have to offer.
The map below shows the number of owner-occupied homes valued between $150,000 and $199,999 in your neighborhood, as reported by the US Census Bureau.
Check out pictures and prices of properties recently SOLD in Burr Ridge.
3 Things to Do in Chicago: A sleepover at the zoo, a movie with Nick Offerman and a film fest.
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In this week's '3 Things to Do Downtown,' a sleepover at the zoo, a movie with Nick Offerman and a film fest.