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  • How a Woodridge photographer captured a prize-winning eagle showdown

Also on today's calendar: Choosing a Medicare Supplement Plan and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do cows have hooves and not feet? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 73 and low of 51 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Partly sunny, nice and warm, temps: high: 73, low: 57.
  • Thursday: Warm with clouds and sun, with a high of 80 and low of 61 degrees.

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• Woodridge resident takes winning entry for Will County Forest Preserve District's photo contest (shawlocal.com) — A Woodridge resident, Laurie Lasseter, has won the March round of the Will County Forest Preserve District’s “Preserve the Moment” photo contest with a dramatic shot of a bald eagle and herring gull at Whalon Lake. Her win puts her in the running for larger gift card prizes decided in early 2027, and residents can still enter future monthly rounds by checking the rules at ReconnectWithNature.org.    

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Downers Grove

  • Moose Cruise Nights Won't Return To Downers Grove In 2026 (patch.com)

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  • Bolingbrook's Arbor Day Celebration, Community Shred Set For Saturday (patch.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They lactose! (Thank you Courtney S. for sending it in!)Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!

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