🌱 Patch AM: Why were Woodridge officers called into this late-night burglary chase?

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In today's newsletter:

• Why were Woodridge officers called into this late-night burglary chase?

Also on today's calendar: Next Stop Comedy.

Today's riddle: What did the shovel say to the dirt? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: A shower in the a.m.; breezy, with a high of 46 and low of 33 degrees.
• Saturday: Periods of snow and rain, temps: high: 38, low: 23.
• Sunday: Morning snow showers; breezy, with a high of 32 and low of 25 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Elmhurst Catches Burglary Suspects In Act: Cops (patch.com) — Woodridge officers were among several DuPage-area departments that helped Elmhurst and Downers Grove police track and arrest suspects tied to a restaurant burglary near I-355. Four Chicago residents now face burglary and related charges after coordinated surveillance and a late-night pursuit that ended near Maple Avenue and the tollway.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Woodridge

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★ Featured events ★

Friday January 9

• Holiday In Paradise
  Pinot's Palette, 1001 75th St Unit 113B, Woodridge
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Saturday January 24

• Next Stop Comedy
  The Ridge Bar & Grill , 7414 Janes Ave , Woodridge
  7:00 pm

Saturday January 31

• Heavenly Heart
  Pinot's Palette , 1001 75th St Unit 113B , Woodridge
  4:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday January 9

• Adult Craft: Beaded "Forever" Plant
  Lisle Library District , 777 Front St , Lisle
  7:00 pm

Saturday January 10

• Post Closed
  American Legion Post 80, Downers Grove, Illinois , 4000 Saratoga Ave , Downers Grove
• New Year, New You: Thriving on a Healthy Vegetarian Diet
  Science of Spirituality , 4105 Naperville Rd , Lisle
  12:00 pm

Monday January 12

• Committee of the Whole
  Lisle, IL Calendar , 925 Burlington Ave. , Lisle
• Just Us Seniors
  Downers Grove Township , 4341 Saratoga Ave , Downers Grove
  9:00 am
• Board Meeting
  Downers Grove Township , 4341 Saratoga Ave , Downers Grove
  7:00 pm
• Village Board Meeting
  Lisle, IL Calendar , 925 Burlington Ave. , Lisle
  7:00 pm

Tuesday January 13

• Newcomer Meet & greet!
  Downers Grove Township , 4341 Saratoga Ave , Downers Grove
  12:30 pm
• Boys' Basketball at O'Neill Middle School
  Cass SD 63 , 635 59th Street , Downers Grove
  4:15 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Ryder posted a job opening for Warehouse Cycle Counter in Woodridge. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Darien

• 2 Darien Residents Face Domestic Battery Charges (patch.com)

Downers Grove

• New Details Emerge In Downers Grove Burglary Case (patch.com)
• Avery Coonley School in Downers Grove names new head of school (shawlocal.com)
• November-December 2025 (downersgrovemagazine.com)

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