Climb on Trucks and Fly and Kite at Woodridge Park District's Motion Explosion

The free family event will take place on Friday, May 1 at the Cypress Cove Family Aquatic Park parking lot.

Gardner Eye Care Celebrates 105th Anniversary of Founder's Birth

Gardner Eye Care--Your Vision Source in Hickory Hills--invites YOU to our Open House Thursday April 23. Gifts. Food. Prizes.

Area Youth to Compete in Major League Baseball Pitch, Hit & Run Competition

Woodridge Park District to host a free Major League Baseball Pitch, Hit & Run Competition on Saturday, May 2.

Top 10 Illinois Counties with the Most, Fewest Sex Offenders Per Capita

The number of registered sex offenders per 10,000 people, according to Homefacts.

Hair Cuttery and National Network to End Domestic Violence Partner for Share a Haircut Program

Goal of Donating 75,000 Haircuts to Victims of Domestic Abuse

Affordable Spay and Neuter Care

Spay Illinois offers low cost veterinary care for all pet owners

Miller: Gov. Rauner's New PAC Will Reward Friends, Punish Enemies

According to Rauner insiders, the new committee will be given $4-5 million within days of its founding.

$160,000 in Donor Money Spent at College of DuPage Restaurant

The additional money spent at Waterleaf is on top of the $190,000 that was spent by COD president.

Just Crumbs Hosts Grand Opening in Downers Grove

The official grand opening will take place April 21 at 5151 Main Street in Downers Grove.

CASA Seeking Volunteers

CASA is seeking volunteers to stand up for abused and neglected children in our community.

Patrick Kane Delivers Pizza to DG Firefighters / More Subpoenas at College of DuPage / Young Mom and Son Killed on I-55

Your Week in Headlines: NZone in Elmhurst hosts ribbon cutting • Cops trick 13 accused johns in reverse prostitution sting.

Shaping our views as well as our body

"75% of the battle to longevity is spiritual and psychological wellness."

Woodridge Police Reports: DUI, Retail Theft, Drug Possession

The Woodridge Police Department reported crimes and arrests through April 17.

The Top 25 Richest Illinois Pensions

Here's who's collecting the most in Illinois government pensions.

Herrick Team Wins Reserve Honors at 4-H Robotics Challenge

The Outliers of Herrick Middle School also came away with the Teamwork Award.

Caution: Gov. Rauner's Harsh Budget Reality and Pension Reform Fantasy May Make You Dizzy

The Illinois budget and pension reform: a surreal mix of reality and fantasy.

Cops Trick 13 Accused Johns In Reverse Prostitution Sting

Men allegedly set up liaisons with woman for sexual services through online classified ad, Aurora police say.

DuPage County Stormwater Management to Host Green Infrastructure Workshop

The free Green Infrastructure and Native Landscaping Workshop will take place April 30.

Foreclosures in Woodridge

Find local real estate information on Patch.

Sandack Taxpayer Empowerment Bill Clears IL House

HB2459 would prohibit DuPage County from charging property owners a storm water management utility fee without first gaining voter approval.

District 58 Opens Summer School Registration

The district will offer new summer learning opportunities.

Local Hamra Panera Donates to DuPage County Dispatch Center

Hamra Enterprises’ Panera Bread Locations Deliver Breakfast to DuPage Dispatch Employees

Additional Subpoenas issued at College of DuPage

Federal prosecutors issued two additional subpoenas for information about spending and other manners.

A Blackhawk Brings Pizza to Downers Grove Firehouse / 'Savage, Scary' Priests Cost Diocese $4 Million / 'Chicago Fire' Actors in Elmhurst

Miss a Day, Miss a Lot: Burr Ridge realtor accused of stealing more than $145,000 • Woman sues Downers Grove Jewel after a fall.

Local Jobs: Ballydoyle, Comcast, Hinsdale Police, D86, KFC

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

Top 10 Crimes Committed by Illinois' Inmates

A list of the top 10 crimes committed by the state’s prisoners and cold cases dating back to the 1970’s.

Woodridge Park District Recognized For Recycling Efforts

Shoe recycling program collected 891 pounds of sneakers in 2014.

Woman Sues Downers Grove Jewel-Osco After Slip and Fall

The woman claims she was permanently injured by the fall.

Woodridge 68 School Board President named to IASB Board of Directors

Woodridge School District 68 Board President Thomas Ruggio was recently appointed the Director of the DuPage Division of IASB

Prime Time Summer Flag Football Registration is OPEN

Summer Flag Football runs each Saturday from June 20th - August 1st. Games are only 1 hour so they won't consume your whole day!!

New Report Finds it's Most Taxing Being an Illinois Taxpayer

Just when you thought Illinois taxpayers had enough reasons to hate Tax Day.

Benedictine hosts virtual information session on its $10K Master of Education in Reading and Literacy and English as a Second Language/Bilingual Endorsement programs

Benedictine University is inviting interested students to log on for a virtual information session.

Attend Benedictine University's Adult Accelerated Undergraduate Open House at the National Moser Center for Adult Learning in Naperville

Benedictine University is inviting interested students to attend an Adult Accelerated Undergraduate Open House.

Attend Benedictine University's Adult Accelerated Undergraduate Open House at Bellwood Learning Center

Benedictine University is inviting interested students to attend an Adult Accelerated Undergraduate Open House.

Benedictine University hosts virtual information session on its $10K Master of Education in Reading and Literacy and English as a Second Language/Bilingual Endorsement programs

Benedictine University is inviting interested students to log on for a virtual information session.

Attend Benedictine University's Adult Accelerated Undergraduate Open House at the National Moser Center for Adult Learning in Naperville

Benedictine University is inviting interested students to attend an Adult Accelerated Undergraduate Open House.

Attend Benedictine University's Adult Accelerated Undergraduate Open House at Bellwood Learning Center

Benedictine University is inviting interested students to attend an Adult Accelerated Undergraduate Open House.

Benedictine University hosts virtual information session on its $10K Master of Education in Reading and Literacy and English as a Second Language/Bilingual Endorsement programs

Benedictine University is inviting interested students to log on for a virtual information session.

HGTV Star Meg Caswell Comes to the Suburbs

Meg Caswell will share what home means to her and answer interior design questions on April 30.

Infographic: Illinois' 5 Pension Systems by the Numbers

Fast facts and figures about Illinois’ five public pension systems.