Trick or Treat Hours Set for Woodridge

Help your children have a fun and safe Halloween.

Woodridge Man Sentenced for Trying to Kidnap Teenage Girls

Kareem Green was found guilty of the 2013 attempted kidnappings in Bolingbrook.

Wow House! Breakfast Area, Wet Bar, Whirlpool

This 4 bed, 2.5 bath home has 2,613 square feet.

Woodridge Residents Invited to 'The Great ShakeOut' Earthquake Drill

The earthquake drill will take place Oct. 15.

Entries Open for 7th Annual Gingerbread House Contest

Entry forms are due by Nov. 2 to Downtown Downers Grove Management.

Woodridge Police Reports: Burglary, Theft, Property Damage

The Woodridge Police Department reported crimes and arrests through Oct. 9

Foreclosures in Woodridge

Find local real estate information on Patch.

Update: Downers Grove Boy Has Been Found Safe

Connor Sutton, 14, was last seen Oct. 8 near Herrick Middle School.

"Walky Horror" Fans Raise Thousands for Local Shelter

Rocky Horror cast Completely Crazy raises $2900 for the Heroes for Hope 5K charity walk benefitting Family Shelter Service

3 Things to Look for in Your Child's Basketball Team

More than just another opportunity to learn and play with other 5th & 6th graders...

Sex Offender Map 2015: Homes to Watch in Woodridge This Halloween

There are 14 registered sex offenders in Woodridge. Find out where.

Sold! Home Sales Around Woodridge

Check the sale prices of recently purchased homes.

Rep. Sandack Awards "Investing in Illinois" Grants to District 81 Organizations

Hope’s Front Door and Sharing Connection were nominated by Rep. Sandack for AT&T’s Investing in Illinois grant program.

Spirituality: a treatment that can get to the heart of mental illness

Prayer can be very effective in the treatment of mental illness

Trick or Treat in Seven Bridges

Visit our businesses to receive a warm welcome as your children trick or treat!

These School Districts Have the Best Sports Programs in Illinois

The district with the No. 1 sports program in Illinois also has the best in the nation, according to Niche.

DGS Varsity Boys Golf Wins WSC Gold Conference Tournament

The Mustangs are the 2015 conference champions.

Downers Grove Public Library Hosts October Events for Kids, Teens, Adults

Gardening, concert, story time, SAT practice and more.

Local Jobs: Anthem, CVS, Starbucks, Sears, Home Depot

Patch’s jobs board makes it easy for job-hunters and employers to search for and post local, regional and national jobs.

Top 25 Illinois School Districts Spending the Most and Least Per Student

Districts with the highest and lowest operating expenses per pupil, according to the latest available data.

Sheriff Seeks Fugitive Wanted for Possession of Lost Credit or Debit Card

This week's fugitive is wanted out of Westmont.

SOCIAL MEDIA & ONLINE REVIEWS = PEOPLE POWER

A Nielsen Study reported 92% of consumers trust recommendations from family and friends over all other advertising.

New Poll Shows Rauner Winning Public Opinion Over Democrats

Capitol Fax's Rich Miller takes a look at the poll and what the results could mean for Gov. Bruce Rauner and Democrats in the Legislature.

Downers Grove Music Club Donates Grand Piano to Library

The piano is available for public use by DGPL cardholders who rent the room in advance.

Woodridge Police Reports: Theft, Car Burglary, Trespass

The Woodridge Police Department reported crimes and arrests through Sept. 25.

Darien-Woodridge Fire Protection District Setting Fires to Prevent Fires

The district will host an open house Oct. 3.

WAYNE TOWNSHIP JOB FAIR, THURSDAY OCTOBER 8 9:30am-12:30pm

Over 40 ready-to-hire companies on site. FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

DGS Girls' Cross Country Competes in Naperville Invite

The varsity team placed third out of 13 teams.

Downers Grove North Girls Swim and Dive Team Hosts Trojan Invite

DGN placed fourth in the Varsity and Frosh/Soph competitions.

Science Meets Skin and Haircare

COSMETOLOGISTS CHICAGO brings to Chicagoland a continuing education class on transforming hair & skin with the latest in biotechnology!

Prayers for Patrick Kane? / Man Forced Teen to Collect Nude Pix: Cops / Heartbreaking Hit-and-Run Plea / Our Dumbest Towns

Miss a day, miss a lot: Gay community center wants Cub Scout pack; Zoo's new baby gorilla; Personalized books for special-needs kids.

Runners Wanted for 5K 'Mission from God'

Maybe it's not the Blues Brothers, but this Catholic school says "it needs you" on Oct. 24.

Thin on the Outside Yet Unhealthy on the Inside: Dangers of Skinny Fat

Although you may be jealous of someone who can eat anything and not exercise, they may suffer from being skinny fat, and it's dangerous.

Cheerio the Domestic Short Hair: DuPage County Pet Pick of the Week

This sweet girl is ready to find a good home.

The Most Overrated Jobs of 2015

What's not to love about high pay and excitement? Stress and competition. Here are 15 local jobs (and more) considered overrated by some.

Glamorous Suburban Homes For Sale

Check out these gorgeous and pricey homes from around the western suburbs.

How to Shop With a Purpose

Missy Hoekstra-Hecht, a manager at Naperville’s WAR Chest Boutique, shares a business story through Patch Connect video.

As Temperatures Drop Inactivity Levels Rise: Get Moving

Don't fall victim to the rise of inactivity as the weather starts to cool. Keep moving. Try this fun fitness challenge!

REAVIS HIGH SCHOOL CRAFT SHOW

Reavis High School Craft Show

12 Most Popular Illinois State Parks To See During the Fall

Top 12 most popular state parks to visit during the fall, according to Enjoy Illinois.