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🌱 Patch AM: 4 Hurt, Including Firefighter, In Apartment Building Blaze In Woodridge

And on the Woodridge Patch calendar - The First Official BBQ Authority Warehouse Sale

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Good morning to you Woodridge! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Four injured as Woodridge apartment fire disrupts busy intersection

Also on today's calendar: The First Official BBQ Authority Warehouse Sale and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Who's in favor of bringing back Roman Numerals? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Clouds yielding to sun, with a high of 67 and low of 52 degrees.
  • Saturday: More clouds than sun, temps: high: 70, low: 54.
  • Sunday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 72 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 4 Hurt, Including Firefighter, In Apartment Building Blaze In Woodridge (patch.com) — Residents in Woodridge are recovering after a serious apartment fire near 75th Street and Woodward Avenue sent three civilians and a firefighter to the hospital, all in stable condition. The blaze, which started late Thursday morning and disrupted traffic between 71st and 75th streets, prompted village officials to thank residents for their concern and promise future guidance on how the community can help.
   

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Lisle

  • Pumpkin Painting, Monster Madness Come To Lisle Park District For Spooky Season (patch.com)
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Ok Woodridge! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I for 1. (Thank you Bill L. for sending it in!)
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