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🌱 Patch AM: What did Woodridge police find in their Labor Day traffic crackdown?
Also check out Healing Field on the Woodridge Patch calendar

Good day Woodridge! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- What did Woodridge police find in their Labor Day traffic crackdown?
Also on today's calendar: Healing Field and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Clouds breaking; less humid, with a high of 81 and low of 60 degrees.
- Friday: Sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 79, low: 63.
- Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 83 and low of 63 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• 3 Arrested, More Than 80 Ticketed During Labor Day Crackdown In Woodridge (patch.com) — Woodridge police issued 84 tickets and made three arrests during a recent Labor Day traffic safety crackdown aimed at seatbelt use, child safety seats, and impaired driving. Local officers say the campaign, part of statewide "Click It or Ticket" and "Drive Sober" initiatives, was intended to make Woodridge roads safer heading into the holiday period.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Woodridge
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★ Featured events ★
- Healing Field →
Sports Core Soccer Fields, 700 Oak Brook Rd., Oak Brook, IL 60523,
6:00 pm - World Doctors Orchestra Naperville Charity Concert at Wentz Hall →
Wentz Concert Hall & Fine Arts Center, 171 E Chicago Ave, Naperville
7:00 pm - Downers Grove Fine Arts Festival →
Downtown Downers Grove, Downers Grove
10:00 am - "Melodies and Memories" Show Will Bring Barbershop Champion Groups to Naperville →
Grace United Methodist Church, 300 E Gartner Rd, Naperville
3:00 pm - Downers Grove Fine Arts Festival →
Downtown Downers Grove, Downers Grove
10:00 am - Hot Ghoul Summer Market →
Noon Whistle Brewing, 1748 W Jefferson Ave, Naperville
12:00 pm - Everyone's favorite Chicago-style pizza from Pequod's is headed to you! Order by noon. →
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Friday September 11
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Other local events
- Chicagoland's Feathered Friends →
Woodridge Public Library, 3 Plaza Dr, Woodridge
7:00 pm - Sunday school →
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 2600 75th St, Woodridge
10:00 am - Pickleball Tournament for West Suburban Community Pantry →
Hobson Corner Park, 2910 Hobson Rd, Woodridge
6:00 pm - First Congregational Church of Downers Grove Garage Sale →
1047 Curtiss St, Downers Grove
8:00 am - Illinois Rock & Roll Museum Hall of Fame Induction →
Harris Theater for Music and Dance, 205 E Randolph St, Chicago
9:00 am
Thursday September 10
Sunday September 20
Tuesday September 22
Saturday September 26
Sunday September 27
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🗞 Nearby News
Downers Grove
- Dutch Bros. Development Gets Green Light From Downers Grove Village Council (patch.com)
Bolingbrook
- Bolingbrook Pet Store Closing Later This Month (patch.com)
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: An animal that's in a baaaaad mooood! (Thank you Lisa A. for sending it in!)
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