New Baby Penguin at the Shedd Aquarium

Awwww. Check out this video of exam time for the fuzzy little rockhopper penguin.

Massage Envy Spa Introduces Summer Glow Skincare Event July 5-August 2, 2015

Massage Envy Spa, the nations’ pioneer and largest massage therapy provider, is pleased to announce today the new Summer Glow Skincare Event

Prison for Angry Man Who Stabbed Ex in the Heart / Downers Grove Man Wins $2 Million / A Perfect ACT Score at York High / Charlie Sheen Hates Downers and Denise Richards

Miss a day, miss a lot. Catch up on recent DuPage County headlines, including four river rescues in Naperville in a week.

Pinterest Inspired Craft @ Woodridge Library

Woodridge Public Library | July 1, 7 p.m. | Free Craft | Recycle a book into a hedgehog/mail or picture holder

Rauner signs off on school funding, but will it break the budget stalemate?

This might be a sign of easing tensions, but Statehouse officials aren’t getting out of the trenches yet.

Benedictine adds programs in finance, entrepreneurship and HR management

The Great Recession left many in so-called Generation Z skeptical of their future in the workforce. They saw how their parents and older sib

DGEDC Presents Cornerstone Awards at Annual Luncheon

Lt. Gov. Evelyn Sanguinetti gave keynote remarks at the luncheon.

Local Jobs: Rainbow Cone, Best Buy, Michaels, Anthropologie

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

Man Who Stabbed Ex in Heart with Anniversary Gift Gets 47 Years in Prison

Adam Belmont broke into her apartment and sexually assaulted the Woodridge woman in 2012.

The Top 10 Safest Illinois Hospitals in 2015

Here are the top 10 safest (and least safe) hospitals in Illinois, according to Consumer Reports’ 2015 rankings.

Rep. Sandack to Partner with House Republican Leader Jim Durkin for June 24 Teletown Hall Meeting

This Wednesday, June 24th, join Rep. Sandack & Leader Durkin for a Teletown Hall meeting at 7:00 p.m.

Cash Only: How Strict Federal Banking Rules Pose Problems for Medical Marijuana Dispensaries in Illinois

Oak Park dispensary owner Brad Zerman is working on finding a solution to this problem in Illinois.

Woodridge Man Arrested for Remodeling Scam

Investigators found David L. Briggs spent remodeling money and didn’t complete any projects.

E. coli Bacteria Found in Some Bottles of Spring Water

Niagara Bottling company issued a voluntary recall. Learn how to check your bottled water.

The CSO's Amazing Tribute to the Chicago Blackhawks

A rousing rendition of "Chelsea Dagger."

Downers Grove Named Among Best Places to Start a Business in Illinois

Low unemployment and average revenue per business earn Downers Grove a high ranking on the NerdWallet list.

Charlie Sheen Rips on Downers Grove and Denise Richards

She's a "doosh phace" and her hometown is "retarded," Sheen blurts on Twitter in Father's Day rant.

Woodridge Police Reports: Trespass, Theft, Disorderly Conduct

The Woodridge Police Department reported crimes and arrests through June 19.

Mom Tried to Scare Daughter Away from Sexting Man / Kid Left at McDonald's While Mom Shopped / Cemetery Dumpster Angers Widower / Live in a 'Mini' MJ House

If you miss a day, you miss a lot. Let’s catch up on some of the most-viewed posts across the Patch Chicago network this week.

$180,000 in Fake Blackhawks Merchandise Seized by Feds

After the Chicago Blackhawks Stanley Cup win, the feds cracked down on fakers. The Better Business Bureau has some tips for fans.

Motors for Mutts Cruise-In

Will County Humane Society's car show

Sold! Home Sales Around Woodridge

Check the sale prices of recently purchased homes.

Comparing the growth in Illinois' prison population to total population

There were only four years in which the population of the state grew at a faster rate than the prison population: 2001, 2002, 2007 and 2011.

444 N MONROE ST IN HINSDALE. MASTERFULLY DESIGNED BREATH TAKING LOT!

1/2 ACRE LOT IN HIGHLY SOUGHT AFTER IN TOWN LOCATION! 444 N MONROE ST, HINSDALE, IL 60521 CONTACT : NANCY SHELVEN (816) 210-6909

Recycle Your Electronics Around Woodridge

Electronic recycling is available several locations.

Woodridge Celebrates Independence Day at Castaldo Park

The celebration will take place July 4 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

New Trustee Selected for Woodridge Board

Kay Page will be assuming the vacant position created by the resignation of trustee Goodwin.

What you should know about Madigan's and Rauner's budget rhetoric

Here's why you should be skeptical of the rhetoric being used by both House Speaker Mike Madigan and Gov. Bruce Rauner in the budget feud.

3 DuPage River Rescues / Autistic Teen Wages Campaign of Compassion / Coach Q's Hinsdale Home TP'd / Stanley Cup in Elmhurst

Miss a day, miss a lot. Catch up on recent DuPage County headlines, including Glen Ellyn’s spot as a best weekend getaway.

Rep. Sandack to Host Free Document Shredding Event and Open House in Downers Grove

Free Shredding Event and Open House on Saturday, June 20th from 9:00 a.m. – noon.

Fatherhood minus the stress

Being a dad is great - and it can be stress-free!

Garage sale - Woodridge, IL 60517

Garage sale - Rain or shine 6/27 & 6/28 at 2206 Birchwood Parkway Woodridge, IL 60517

What's Really Going on in Springfield

State Rep. Ron Sandack explaines what's really going on in Springfield and why we don't have a budget in place yet.

Metra Offers $5 Tickets, Extra Service For Blackhawks Rally Thursday

Metra will be adding as many trains as possible and expanding capacity on scheduled trains.

The Top 10 Quotes from Madigan and Cullerton on Budget Talks with Rauner

Seems like they’re getting along… not.

Ostrowski, one of NCAA DIII baseball's winningest coaches, announces retirement

John Ostrowski has announced his retirement after 43 years as head coach at Benedictine University.

Fun in the Sun Sand Volleyball

Come celebrate with Walker Athletics in co-ed summer sand/grass volleyball tournaments and league!

Woodridge Jubilee Carnival Closed June 17

Inclement weather has left the Jubilee grounds unfit for Wednesday's scheduled events.

Local Jobs: Sears, Starbucks, T-Mobile, Jimmy John's, Best Buy

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

When is the Chicago Blackhawks Stanley Cup Parade and Rally?

Tickets for Soldier Field rally go on sale at noon. Plus, here's a video of the Blackhawks singing "We Are the Champions."