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SEASPAR Eagles Volunteers Bring Fall Color to Park District Facilities

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SEASPAR volunteers plant fall flowers at Woodridge park facilities

Volunteers from SEASPAR's Eagles program for adults with disabilities planted seasonal flowers and ornamental cabbages at two Woodridge Park District facilities.

October 22, 2026 · 1 min read

Three people hold pumpkins, including one decorated as a witch’s cauldron, beneath a “Wicked West Fest Contest Results” banner.

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Westmont's Wicked West Fest crowns pumpkin-smashing champions

Westmont's 2026 Wicked West Fest drew a large crowd to downtown on Oct. 17, with John Dispensa IV crowned Pumpkin Smashing King and Dynamic Perception Dance Company winning the Casket Races; the village's Pumpkin Composting Collection follows Nov. 7.

October 21, 2026 · 2 min read

Modern public library building with large curved glass facade and entrance doors.

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Woodridge library board takes up video monitoring policy Wednesday

The Woodridge Public Library Board of Trustees meets Wednesday, Oct. 21, to vote on a new Video Monitoring Policy, a joint pavement repair project with the Village and an updated Capital Assets Policy.

October 21, 2026 · 2 min read

Landscaped downtown plaza with a metal arch sculpture and two-story commercial buildings.

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Westmont's Wicked West Fest fills downtown Oct. 17

October 20, 2026 · 2 min read

Curved white-tiled civic building with a covered entrance canopy and bicycles parked outside.

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Woodridge approves Zigfield Troy golf course redevelopment

October 19, 2026 · 2 min read

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Old gravestones and an obelisk behind a black iron fence with autumn trees.

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Downers Grove Living Cemetery walk returns Oct. 24

October 16, 2026 · 1 min read

A small witch hat, orange pumpkin bucket, and wrapped candies on a wooden surface.

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Downers Grove North students host Halloween music event for kids

October 15, 2026 · 1 min read

Exterior of a high school building with a rearing horse mascot statue and flagpole.

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Downers Grove South Homecoming ends with Friday game, dance

October 15, 2026 · 2 min read

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Westmont enters water tower in national Tank of the Year contest

October 14, 2026 · 1 min read

Pumpkins and colorful fall leaves surrounding text that reads “Fall Events.”

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Downers Grove sets Oct. 31 trick-or-treat, downtown events Oct. 24-25

October 14, 2026 · 1 min read

A modern electric bicycle leaning against a curb with a helmet on the handlebars.

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New Illinois e-bike law holds Downers Grove parents liable

October 13, 2026 · 2 min read

Halloween yard decorations with jack-o'-lanterns, a tombstone, and a skeleton on a lawn.

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Downers Grove 'Haunted Cemetery' earns spot on Patch Halloween list

October 13, 2026 · 1 min read

Kraft paper bags stuffed with fallen autumn leaves lined up at a curb.

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Westmont offers free leaf pickup starting Nov. 2

October 9, 2026 · 1 min read

Road work ahead sign near work zone.

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I-294 ramp near Downers Grove closes Oct. 8 for bridge work

October 8, 2026 · 2 min read

A young tree with burlap-wrapped trunk planted in a mulched ring in a sunny yard.

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Westmont tree program pays residents up to $599 to plant

October 8, 2026 · 1 min read

Church sanctuary interior with rows of wooden pews, stained glass windows, and vaulted beamed ceiling.

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Downers Grove church earns 2026 historic site honor

October 8, 2026 · 2 min read

Blue wheeled trash cart with open lid and plant material at the curb.

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Downers Grove winter organics pickup requires Nov. 1 signup

October 6, 2026 · 2 min read

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