🌱 Patch AM: How does Woodridge 68 pay compare to other Illinois school districts?

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In today's newsletter:

• How does Woodridge 68 pay compare to other Illinois school districts?

Also on today's calendar: World Doctors Orchestra Naperville Charity Concert at Wentz Hall and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one strawberry say to the other strawberry? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Partly sunny and nice, with a high of 79 and low of 62 degrees.
• Wednesday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, temps: high: 82, low: 63.
• Thursday: Mostly sunny and humid, with a high of 80 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Average administrator salary was 33.5% higher than teacher salary in Township High School District 113 in 2024-25 (lakecountygazette.com) — Woodridge School District 68 appears on a new statewide list comparing average administrator and teacher pay, with administrators earning about $175,000 and teachers about $88,500 in 2024-25. The report centers on Township High School District 113 but uses a large comparison table of Illinois districts, alongside statewide trends in salary growth, teacher retention, and shrinking vacancy rates.
   

📸 Around Woodridge

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Woodridge

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday August 29
• Sunshine Meadow →
  Pinot's Palette, 1001 75th St Unit 113B, Woodridge
  4:00 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday August 26
• JJH Softball vs. Summit Heritage
  Thomas Jefferson Junior High School , 7200 Janes Ave, Woodridge, IL 60517, USA
  4:15 pm
Thursday August 27
• First Day of School for Students Grades K-8
  Downers Grove GSD 58 Downers Grove, IL 60516
• JJH Softball @ Lisle
  Thomas Jefferson Junior High School 1825 Short St, Lisle, IL 60532, USA
  4:15 pm
• Sipley Curriculum Night
  John L. Sipley Elementary School Woodridge, IL 60517
  6:30 pm
Friday August 28
• PreK Students First Day
  Downers Grove GSD 58 Downers Grove, IL 60516
• JJH Softball vs Cass
  Thomas Jefferson Junior High School , 7200 Janes Ave, Woodridge, IL 60517, USA
  4:15 pm
• Hillcrest Fest
  Hillcrest Elem School Downers Grove, IL 60516
  5:00 pm
Friday September 11
• World Doctors Orchestra Naperville Charity Concert at Wentz Hall →
  Wentz Concert Hall & Fine Arts Center, 171 E Chicago Ave, Naperville
  7:00 pm
Saturday September 12
• "Melodies and Memories" Show Will Bring Barbershop Champion Groups to Naperville →
  Grace United Methodist Church, 300 E Gartner Rd, Naperville
  3:00 pm
Sunday September 13
• NAMIWalks DuPage →
  St. James Farm Forest Preserve, St James Farm Forest Preserve, Warrenville
  9:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday August 25
• Ambassador Breakfast
  Bolingbrook Area Chamber of Commerce Bolingbrook Area Chamber 201 Canterbury Ln. Bolingbrook, IL 60440
  7:30 am
• 2027 Consolidated Election Packets Available →
  Lisle, IL Calendar, 925 Burlington Ave., Lisle
  8:00 am
• Needleworkers Group
  Fountaindale Public Library District Fountaindale Public Library - Meeting Room C
  10:00 am
• Rummikub Rumble
  Downers Grove Township 4340 Prince St, Downers Grove, IL 60515
  1:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Parker posted a job opening for Press Operator - 3rd Shift (9:00pm - 5:00am) in Woodridge. Apply here.
• BBQ Holdings, Inc. posted a job opening for Shift Lead-FOH in Woodridge. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Woodridge here.

🗞 Nearby News

Darien

• Dunkin' and BARK Unleash First-Ever Doggie Drive-Thru (qsrmagazine.com)

Downers Grove

• Downers Grove Park District receives $3,500 ComEd grant for Lyman Woods (shawlocal.com)
• What's new in District 58? Here's a summary of the big changes ahead for the new school year (shawlocal.com)

Ok Woodridge! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: If you weren't so sweet, we wouldn't be in this jam! (Thank you Patti F. for sending it in!)
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