An injured bald eagle, a gay kid at prom, a sperm bank mishap and other unusual happenings made headlines in 2014.
From family-friendly to unique, here are some fun events and ideas for ringing in 2015 in the Chicago suburbs.
Patch’s jobs board makes it easy for job-hunters and employers to search for and post local, regional and national jobs.
Get Organized | New Year's Resolution | Paper Management | Digital Age | Thursday, January 8 at 7 pm |Woodridge Public Library
A list of the top trending search terms in both Illinois and Chicago.
The fire on Christmas Eve didn't cause any damage to the school.
Find out what laws are taking effect in the new year.
Lithuanian Children's Stories | Culture | Family Program | All are welcome | Woodridge Public Library | Children's Dept. 630-487-2578
An overview of November’s metro and local jobless report.
#BuzzedDriving - help spread the word and help saves lives.
Erin Doyle of Downers Grove was severely injured in a 2009 car crash, when a texting truck driver ran into Doyle’s car and another car.
iPad | Tablets | Apps | Home Screen | Technology Advice | January 7 at 7 pm | Woodridge Public Library | woodridgelibrary.org
Indian Boundary YMCA - Fitness and Program Fair Open House - Friday, January 23, 2015 6-8pm A free family event focused on fitness and fun.
Some of these names will leave you scratching your head.
The Fox Valley Academy of Music Performance invites students, ages 8-18, to audition for the second half of its 2014-2015 season.
The Woodridge Police Department reported crimes and arrests through Dec. 26.
Plans for the upcoming year also include a facilities study of the Police and Public Works departments.
Outgoing Gov. Pat Quinn’s appointment to the Illinois Sports Facilities Authority is a “booby trap” for taxpayers, Gov-elect Bruce Rauner.
The blood drive will take place Jan. 12 from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Woodridge Village Hall.
Holiday decorations pose questions about what can be recycled and how to reuse non-recyclable materials.
Celebrating the release of our 2015 calendar with a calendar signing and Pin-Up Girls appearance at the museum’s Elvis 80TH Birthday Event
The movie will also be available to rent or buy online.
Headlines Worth a QuickClick: College of DuPage approves tax abatement • Dolphin calf dies at Brookfield Zoo.
The folks at NORAD are gearing up to chart Mr. Claus’ Christmas Eve journey across the globe.
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In one town, it’s illegal for boys to chuck snowballs at trees, but legal for girls… you definitely didn’t know that.
We asked, you answered. Here are some stellar homes decorated for the holidays in Woodridge and Downers Grove.
Who is Sheriff John Zaruba looking for this week?
What do you think of these fancy gift ideas?
The Woodridge Police Department reported crimes and arrests through Dec. 22.
Headlines Worth a QuickClick: Your congressman makes pastries • New firearm classes in DuPage • Girl gives up 13th birthday to feed hungry.
Use our MapQuest gas tool to find the best gas prices in the Woodridge area.
Here are the 36 best, according to Niche. Did your alma mater make the list?
Obama to Sony: “I would have told them do not get into a pattern in which you’re intimidated by these criminal attacks.”
The Chicago area could get hit with snow, rain and heavy winds next week. Find out what this all could mean for travel.
Each child won their trip by entering a Home Escape Fire Safety contest sponsored by the Downers Grove Fire Department.
A slideshow of the top 15 new laws taking effect in 2015 from the Illinois Senate Democrats.
Top 10 Subdivisions in Woodridge, IL - December 2014
It’s all bad news for Illinois, which is ranked among the most corrupt states in the nation. At least we’re not the very worst, right?