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Sunday Comics

By Chuck Ingwersen

About this column:

Chuck Ingwersen's cartoons and artwork have been published by greeting card companies including Hallmark and in newspapers, magazines and a variety of websites. Chuck's opinions are his own and do not represent the opinions of Patch.
Sunday Comic: Bears QB Jay Cutler Still Cheesed Off
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Sunday Comic: Devoted to Obama, or Just Ready for Some Football?
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Sunday Comic: Clint Eastwood, Mitt Romney and the Empty Chair
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Sunday Comic: Not Wanted at the Republican National Convention
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Sunday Comic: Hawk Harrelson Walks His Dog
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Sunday Comic: Romney and Ryan a Ticket to Deride?
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Sunday Comic: Head Over Heels for Women's Gymnastics
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Sunday Comic: Easy Remedy for Olympic Fever
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Sunday Comic: Obama, Romney Spinning Their Wheels
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Sunday Comic: Mitt Romney, Man of Mystery
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Sunday Comic: Riding Out the Heat Wave
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Sunday Comic: Obamacare a Bitter Pill for Romney
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Sunday Comic: Elephant and Donkey Hug It Out
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Sunday Comic: Saluting Super Dads on Father's Day
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Sunday Comic: Obama Should Have Kept This Thought Private
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Sunday Comic: Summer Vacations Aren't the Big Splash They Used to Be
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Sunday Comic: Talking Smack About the Cubs
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Sunday Comic: Romney Gets a Little Help from His 'Friends'
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Sunday Comic: Obama, Biden and Same-Sex Marriage
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Sunday Comic: Graduation Day's Reality Check
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Columns

Bringing Up Woodridge

By Suzy Ravasio Chudzik
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How to Keep Kids' Headaches Away
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Letters From The Editor

By Melissa Sersland
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Happy Birthday, Woodridge Patch!
Never Forget: Share Your Stories of 9/11
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Wonders of Woodridge

By Suzanne Flynn
Wonders of Woodridge: Westwood College
Wonders of Woodridge: Radeke Custom Painting & Home Improvement
Wonders of Woodridge: Woodridge Public Library
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Historical Photos of the Weekend

By Melissa Sersland
PHOTO: How the Woodridge Public Library Looked in the 1960s
PHOTO: Woodridge's Old School Photos
PHOTO: What the Fire Department Looked Like in the 1960's
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Good Deeds

Park District Campers Volunteer at Feed My Starving Children
Village Greens Legends League Donates $1,400 to Sunshine Through Golf Foundation
17-Year-Old T.G.I. Friday's Host Saves Man with Heimlich Maneuver
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The Local Dish

By Rubia Jasinevicius
Restaurant Review: Carrabba's Italian Grill
The Blue Ginger Lounge – Upscale Japanese Cuisine in a Loft-Like Lounge
Eggstasy – Gather Your Flock, Sit Back & Nest
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Woodridge Pumpkin Patch

By Melissa Sersland and Nicole Soszynski
Halloween Week in Review: The Best of Our Woodridge Halloween Coverage
PHOTO: The Scariest Photos from Woodridge's Haunted Forest Walk
PHOTO: Seven Bridges Provides a "Safe Zone" for Halloween Fun
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District 99 All Stars

Under the Spotlight: Erin Christine Walsh
Introducing Patch's New Column, District 99 All Stars: Bret Whitten
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Adopt Me!

By Melissa Sersland
Simba: Chihuahua-Rat Terrier Mix Pup Looking for Home
Four-Legged Phoebe Looking for Forever Friends
Smart Cookie Looking for Sweet Home
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Woodridge Patch Honors Our Veterans

By Melissa Sersland, Henry Ristic, and Vicki Zwart
PHOTO: About 100 People Attend Woodridge Veterans Day Ceremony
Honoring Woodridge's Veterans: Bert Names
Honoring Woodridge's Veterans: Larry Gervais
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What Woodridge Is Thankful For

By Melissa Sersland and Suzanne Flynn
Woodridge Community Resource Center Shares Annual Thanksgiving Meal
Preschoolers Share What They're Thankful For
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It's the Holiday Season

Christmas By The Numbers
How To Etch Your Own Wine Glasses
Ten Local Spots to Ring in the New Year
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Woodridge's Recipe Corner

By Rubia Jasinevicius and Barbara Riesbeck
Holiday Cookie Recipe: Cornflake Holly Cookies
Holiday Cookie Recipe: Whirlaway Cookies
Holiday Cookie Recipe: Chocolate Dipped Logs & Cookie Balls
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Road to College

By Lauren Williamson
Make Your List and Check It Twice Before Mailing College Applications
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EduNation: A Patch Report on Local Schools

Woodridge Schools in Better Financial Shape than Many Districts, Thanks to 2003 Referendum
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Letters to the Editor

Letter to the Editor: Village Office Shouldn't Have Holiday Party During Company Hours
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Frugal Family

Frugal Family: Free Round of Golf, Free Bowling, $1 Beers
Frugal Family: Five Local Ways to Save
Five Local Ways to Save
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Whiz Kid

Whiz Kid: Future North Central College Swimmer Melanie Mara
Whiz Kid: DGS' Literary Magazine, Calliope
Whiz Kid: Super Reader and DGN Senior Mandy Winslow
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Going Green

Village Greens Reduces Ethanol Fuel Usage 24%
10 Ways to Improve the Environment
Earth Day: Going Green At Home
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What's for Lunch?

Four School Districts, Three Different Food Service Programs
What's for Lunch? What Parents Said About Food in District 68's Cafeterias
VIDEO: How District 68 Cafeteria Food Compares With Its Fast Food Counterparts
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My Woodridge Wedding

I Bought My Wedding Dress!
The Photo Booth Craze: A New Staple for Receptions?
How I Survived My First Bridal Expo
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The Faces of Woodridge

By Vicki Zwart
Prince of Peace Organist: Talking Through Her Fingers
Retiring Willow Creek Principal Reflects on Past 13 Years
Q&A with the Future Jefferson Principal
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DisPatches: The Changing American Dream

St. Scholastica School Enrollment Holding Strong
More Homes Sold in August But at Lower Prices
Need is Up, Supply is Down at West Suburban Community Pantry
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Business Spotlight

Patch Business Spotlight: Blue Diamond Wealth Management
Patch Business Spotlight: Q Billiards & Sports Bar
Patch Business Spotlight: Safety Village of Darien
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Woodridge's Past

Greene Farm Barn Preserves History For The Community
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10 Years Later

Firefighter to 8th-Graders: Don't Live in Fear
Local Firefighter Tells 8th-Graders of Ground Zero
Woodridge Honors 10-Year Anniversary at 9/11 Memorial Service
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DuPage County Court Watch

Man Pleads Not Guilty to Using Semi-Automatic to Rob Shell Station
Man Charged With Armed Robbery of Shell Station
State Seeks Immunity for Witnesses of Hinsdale South Grad's Murder
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Haunted Haunts

'Flashlight Phenomenon' Videotaped by Paranormal Research Team
Haunted Recording: Paranormal Research Team Investigates Rumored Restaurant Ghost
Dresden Area Full of History and Ghosts [VIDEO]
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Sunday Comics

By Chuck Ingwersen
Sunday Comic: Bears QB Jay Cutler Still Cheesed Off
Sunday Comic: Devoted to Obama, or Just Ready for Some Football?
Sunday Comic: Clint Eastwood, Mitt Romney and the Empty Chair
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Visions for Vacancies

Visions for Vacancies: Quiznos
Visions for Vacancies: Gap Store
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Ask the Expert

How Can I Keep My Arms Toned After a Shoulder Injury?
Help! I'm Feeling Overwhelmed
How Do I Maintain An Organized Home?
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Editor's Notes

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Patch on Politics

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