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Village Theatre Guild Presents Neil Simons RUMORS
Village Theater Guild will present Neil Simon 's comedic farce Rumors as it's 2nd production of the company's 2011-12 season.
Village Names New Woodridge Police Chief
Ken Boehm is the new Woodridge police chief, the village announced Friday.A Boehm previously served as one of two deputy chiefs in the Woodridge Police Department .
Black History Exhibit Returns to Woodridge Public Library Sunday
The Woodridge Public Library lobby will be packed with history Sunday.A Several exhibits, all part of the Harris Family's Black History exhibit, will be open for viewing from 1 to 5 p.m.A There's farm equipment dating to the 1890's, black art, cloth and woodworking.
75th St. Construction Begins Monday
Construction to widen and resurface 75th St. starts next week, though drivers won't have to deal with lane closures or heavy construction just yet.A The project will get off to a slow start, according to Kent Kuper, principal civil engineer for theA DuPage County Division of Transportation.
Armed Robbery: i-Phone Seller Held at Gunpoint
A 25-year-old Woodridge man has been charged with armed robbery after Woodridge police say he held a person selling refurbished iPhones at gunpoint.A Laurence Smith, 25, from the 22000 block of Latonia Lane, was arrested around 7:40 p.m. Feb.
Village to Hold Presentation on Electrical Aggregation Referendum Feb. 21
The village of Woodridge will hold an information presentation regarding the village's electrical aggregation referendum on the March 20 ballot.A The presentation will take place at 6 p.m. on Feb.
Village Board to Consider $35M in Capital Improvement Projects
A pedestrian bridge over Route 53, the expansion of the Woodridge Public Works and Police Department building and improvements to the village's infrastructure are all part of a five-year capital improvement program that will be presented to the Woodridge village board Thursday night.
D99 Students Advance as National Merit Finalists
From D99: Eight students at Community High School District 99 have been designated as finalists in the 2012 National Merit Scholarship Program , an academic competition for recognition and scholarships sponsored by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation .
St. Al's/St. Pat's Gears Up for '80s-Themed Gala
Parents and supporters of St. Alphonsus/St. Patrick School will travel back to the 1980s this weekend to raise money for the school's academic programs.
Where to Spend Valentine's Day in Woodridge
Enjoy Valentine's Day-themed martini's for $7, offered this weekend and on Valentine's Day.
Woodridge Obesity Task Force Presents Plan for Healthier Living
A Woodridge task force charged with combating obesity in the community has drafted three ways to remove barriers to healthy living.A Promote walking, pedestrian safety Work with local restaurants to highlight meals of 700 calories or fewerA Promote being outdoors, especially during winter The task force includes officials from the village, ... (more)
Relay for Life Kick-Off Party Wednesday
Looking to participate in the 2012 Downers Grove/Woodridge Relay for Life? A The kick-off celebration for the Relay for Life of Westmont and the Relay for Life of Downers Grove and Woodridge is Wednesday.A The event is taking place from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Doubletree Guest Suites and Conference Center at 2111 Butterfield Rd.
Donate to West Suburban Community Pantry's Souper Bowl
The Super Bowl may be over, but the West Suburban Community Pantry's Souper Bowl continues throughout February.A The pantry is accepting donations of hearty soups through the end of the month in honor of Super Bowl XLVI.A Donations can be dropped off at the West Suburban Community Pantry, located at 6809 Hobson Valley Drive Unit 118, Woodridge.
Personal trainer offers free sessions to military personnel
Trainer Paul Hanft works with Rayo Steele of Naperville at his studio in Naperville on Thursday, February 2, 2012.
Heart Aware: Edward doctors diagnose, treat rare heart condition
Police Blotter: Man Tries to Steal Pills with BB Gun
Jan. 31A Resisting a police officerA Ramonte Hackman, 18, from the 1000 block of Yates Avenue in Chicago, was arrested around 3:15 p.m. and charged with resisting a police officer following an incident in the 7200 block of Woodward Avenue, Woodridge police said.A Jan.
Big Read campaign gearing up at 10 libraries
Paula McLain's tale of Ernest Hemingway and his first wife, Hadley Richardson, will be the subject of this year's The Big Read campaign in 10 area communities.
Five Benet Athletes Sign National Letter of Intent
Five Benet Academy students signed letters of intent to play their specific sport in college.A Jamei Borges of Woodridge will play soccer for St.
Woodridge One of Dozens to Vote on Switching Energy Suppliers in 2012
In 2011, 21 Illinois municipalities proposed a referendum regarding electricity in aggregation.A More than that will have the referendum on their ballots next month.A Whether or not to switch energy suppliers has been a popular topic in Illinois since aA state law that went into effect Jan.