In the 2016 presidential election, Woodridge was one of only two Illinois counties that voted for candidate Hillary Clinton.
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Most people know that sunset is the time when the sun goes down. But did you know that the sun doesn't actually set? Instead, Earth rotates into darkness, giving us the illusion that the sun is setting. So what causes sunset?
Well, it's a combination of things. The Earth's atmosphere scatters sunlight in every direction, but blue and violet light are scattered more than other colors. This is why the sky is usually blue during the daytime. As the sun gets lower in the sky, the atmosphere becomes thicker and more dense.
This scattering of sunlight happens to a greater extent, and we see red and orange light more than blue and violet light. That's why sunset is usually a beautiful red or orange color. So next time you see sunset, remember that you're actually seeing Earth rotate into darkness!
Woodridge is a city located in DuPage County, Illinois, United States. According to the 2010 census, the population was 36,313. As of the 2016 census estimate, the city has an estimated population of 38,813. Woodridge is a suburb of Chicago, although it is politically and administratively separate from the city.
Woodridge is located at 41°41′21″N 87°5′5″W. According to the 2010 census, it is bordered to the west by a section of Chicago known as Roseland, to the northwest by Naperville, and to the east, including portions of Hoffman Estates and the village of Elk Grove Village. Downtown Chicago is to the south.
According to the 2016 Census estimate, the Woodridge population is 38,813 and the median household income is $143,821. The racial makeup of the city is 82.5% White, 2.5% Asian, 1.2% African American, 0.2% Native American, 10.1% from other races, and 2.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race are 27.8% of the population.
Woodridge has a humid continental climate (Köppen climate class Dfa), with cold, subarctic winters, hot, muggy summers, and very occasionally mild and wet winters.
The city of Woodridge traces its roots back to the early 1800s. In the 1830s, a group of Limeburners – a group of farmers who burned limestone to create lime for used in fertilizer and other purposes – settled in a wooded area that would later become the town of Woodridge. In 1875, the railroads arrived in DuPage County and Woodridge began to grow as a suburb of Chicago. In 1920, the name of the town was changed to Woodridge after the Woodridge Estate, an isolate farm located in the town that was owned by oilman and philanthropist Lucius Woods.
Today, Woodridge is home to many major businesses, including Allstate, BMO Harris Bank, and KPMG. The city also has a number of recreational attractions, including Woodridge Ballpark, a multi-use stadium and home of the Chicago White Sox, and Springwood Park, a large 27-acre park with a number of athletic facilities.
Woodridge is home to a large number of residents with a graduate degree, making it one of the most educated cities in the nation. The city also has a vibrant arts and culture scene, with a number of notable institutions, including the Goodman Theatre, the DuSable Museum of African American History and Culture, and the Jazz Institute of Chicago.
In the 2016 presidential election, Woodridge was one of only two Illinois counties that voted for candidate Hillary Clinton.
}As the sun sets, the sky slowly grows dark. For many people, this is a time to relax and wind down for the day. But have you ever wondered exactly when it gets dark? The answer may surprise you.
Did you know that darkness actually begins long before the sun sets? As the sun gets lower in the sky, its light has to travel through more atmosphere. This filters out some of the blue light, making the sun look redder. At the same time, shadows get longer and darker. So by the time the sun finally dips below the horizon, darkness has already begun to fall.
Of course, not all places on Earth experience darkness at the same time. Near the equator, the sun sets and rises almost directly overhead. This means that there is less of a difference between daytime and nighttime. Closer to the poles, however, the sun stays low in the sky for much of the year. This leads to longer periods of darkness during wintertime.