To Serve and Adopt / Animal Rescue Needs Help / Hinsdale Cop a Lifesaver / Batmobile for Sale

JUST GOOD NEWS: 17 Chicago-area stories on Patch to lift your spirits and make you smile.

15 Bizarre Landmarks You Can Find in Illinois

From a two-story outhouse to a fountain of poop, here are some of the strangest landmarks and objects in Illinois.

Mutated 'Super Lice' Strike in Illinois and 24 Other States

As kids go back to school, something worse than homework and detention awaits many of them.

Sold! Home Sales Around Woodridge

Check the sale prices of recently purchased homes.

Masseuse at Woodridge Spa Arrested for Prostitution in Undercover Operation

Spring Foot Spa on 75th Street has been ordered to close, and its license has been suspended.

Exciting school year begins at Benedictine University: new president, business building, programs among list of what's new

The beginning of a new school year is always an exciting time at Benedictine University, but this year even more so. The University is in an

Illinoisans Pay Second-Highest Property Tax Rate in U.S.

Plus, the top 10 counties in Illinois with the highest and lowest median property taxes.

Downers Grove North Alumnus Killed in Washington Wildfires

Andrew Zajac, a firefighter in Washington, was battling wildfires Wednesday when he was killed.

Rep. Sandack to Host Mobile Office Hours on Aug. 21

Staff will be available on Friday, August 21st at the Downers Grove Public Library from 10:00 a.m. – noon.

Woodridge Police Encourage Families to Sign Up for Smart911

The free service helps families plan ahead for an emergency.

Now Hiring! Several openings! Before/After School Staff

YMCA is Hiring! Before and After School Childcare openings in Naperville/Aurora Schools

Editorial: Why Lawmakers Should Let Rauner Do What He Was Elected To Do

"We have a feeling lawmakers will have plenty more, better battles to fight with Rauner in the not-so-distant future."

Senate Democrats Override Rauner's Veto of AFSCME Arbitration Bill

Senate Bill 1229 now goes to the House where it will need 71 votes for an override.

Neighbors Poo Feud Gets Colorful / Rabid Bat in Naperville / Lifesaving Cop Honored / Chasing the Very Big Storm

Catch up on recent DuPage County headlines, including a state rep's kid who says "you have no (effing) idea how good" Naperville is.

Burn Your Excess Fat

Dreading that excess fat around your body? Try incorporating these nutrition tips into your daily diet to burn fat and stay lean.

Enter a Drawing to See Pope Francis Address Congress

Tickets are available only to residents of Illinois' 11th District.

Summer 3v3 Basketball This Saturday

Grab your friends & play for fun, 6th-HS boys & girls, August 22nd, 9am-1pm

Top Towns to Raise a Family in Illinois

A total of 73 Illinois cities were ranked by Niche as the best places to start a family.

THIS SATURDAY (AUG 22): STEP OUT IN SUPPORT OF THOSE WITH DISABILITIES

Saturday’s “Mile for Mileage” Challenge is Inclusive Fun for Individuals, Families and Groups

Termination Proceedings to Begin Thursday for COD President Robert Breuder

The process could take months.

Anticipation Builds in New Clip from "The Curse of Downers Grove"

This clip may tide you over until the movie premieres Aug. 21.

More Than $6K Taken in Bolingbrook Robbery

The FBI is asking anyone with information to come forward.

Local Jobs: Chipotle, Comcast, Fresh Thyme, Park District, D86

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

Suburban School Districts in Crosshairs with New School Funding, Pension Revamp

State Sen. Matt Murphy, R-Palatine, says the bill is ‘another attempt by Chicago politicians to pick the pockets of suburbanites.’

Rauner Wants Stricter Marijuana Decriminalization Bill

Lower possession threshold, higher fines part of amendatory veto of Illinois marijuana bill.

Illinois State Treasurer Opens Online Bidding for Unclaimed Property

Illinois residents have until Aug. 21 to bid on 12,000 items, including a 1934 U.S. $1,000-bill with Grover Cleveland on it.

Illinois' Most Politically Corrupt Women of the 21st Century

See their positions, crimes and prison sentences.

Woodridge Police Reports: Car Damage, Theft, DUI

The Woodridge Police Department reported crimes and arrests through Aug. 14.

Sheriff Seeks Fugitive Wanted for Theft

This week's fugitive is wanted out of Aurora.

Photo Gallery: Chicago Air and Water Show

Check out these photos taken by Chicago-area residents at the Chicago Air and Water Show on Saturday and Sunday.

Tragic Air Show Injury / 1,000 Amazon Jobs / Teen Ran Off with Teacher Out of Fear / 2 Moms' Lice Device

If you miss a day, you miss a lot, including a feature on the lost-dog brigade and the long wait for corpse flower to bloom.

Libby the White Rabbit: DuPage County Pet Pick of the Week

Libby is a female, adult Florida White rabbit.

Glamorous Suburban Homes For Sale

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

New Report Highlights 10 Trends You Should Know about Illinois' Heroin Epidemic

Ten disturbing facts about the state's heroin crisis.

Village to Host Free Video Production Classes

Registrations will be accepted until noon Aug. 28.

Woodridge Hiring for Fiscal Assistant II - Payroll Position

The application deadline is Aug. 25.

Apply to be a Substitute Teacher at District 58

The district has increased substitute pay rate for 2015-16 school year.

Trader Joe's, Whole Foods and Property Values / Double Mastectomy Denial Reversed for Naperville Woman / A Jailhouse Death

Catch up on recent DuPage County headlines, including the truth about Naperville’s sales tax increase and a Chelsea Clinton book signing.

New Law Puts Illinois at Forefront of Police Reforms

Here’s what the legislation does and doesn't do.

17 Beautiful Hiking Trails in Illinois You Won't Forget

Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced hiker, there’s something for everyone in this list.