🌱 Patch AM: Woodridge community grieves beloved former trustee killed near village hall

Hey there, Woodridge! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Woodridge community grieves beloved former trustee killed near village hall
• See how Woodridge 68 salaries compare to Illinois' highest-paying districts

Also on today's calendar: The famous Pequod's, caramelized crust pizza is heading your way. Order by noon. and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the tree say when Spring arrived? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 81 and low of 61 degrees.
• Saturday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 80, low: 66.
• Sunday: Partly sunny, warm and humid, with a high of 87 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

• Former Woodridge trustee killed in car-pedestrian accident (VIDEO) (midhudsonnews.com) — Woodridge is mourning former village trustee and longtime firefighter Ronald Kates, 81, who was fatally struck by a car near village hall just before noon Wednesday. Officials say he was a beloved fixture in the Woodridge Fire Department and community, remembered for decades of public service and dedication to helping others.
   

• 2024-25: Average administrator salary was 101.1% higher than teacher salary in Chester-East Lincoln Community Consolidated School District 61 (sangamonsun.com) — Woodridge School District 68 appears in new statewide salary data, showing average administrator pay of $174,997 and teacher pay of $88,565 for 2024-25. The report centers on Chester-East Lincoln schools but includes a comparison table of 50 large Illinois districts, highlighting how Woodridge's compensation stacks up against peers like New Trier, Indian Prairie, and District 99.
   

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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

Monday August 31
• JJH Softball vs Brooks
  Thomas Jefferson Junior High School , 7200 Janes Ave, Woodridge, IL 60517, USA
  4:30 pm
Tuesday September 1
• Policy Committee
  Downers Grove GSD 58 Downers Grove, IL 60516
  7:00 am
• JJH Baseball Home vs Eisenhower
  Thomas Jefferson Junior High School Woodridge, IL 60517
  4:15 pm
• PTA Ice Cream Social
  El Sierra Elem School Downers Grove, IL 60516
  5:30 pm
Wednesday September 2
• JJH Softball vs. Lakeview
  Thomas Jefferson Junior High School , 7200 Janes Ave, Woodridge, IL 60517, USA
  4:15 pm
• HL Curriculum Night
  Hillcrest Elem School Downers Grove, IL 60516
  6:00 pm
• Fairmount Curriculum Night
  Fairmount Elem School Downers Grove, IL 60516
  6:00 pm
Thursday September 3
• The famous Pequod's, caramelized crust pizza is heading your way. Order by noon. →
  5:30 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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🪧 Patch Classifieds

• HUGE tool sale/garage sale
  Delta benchtop planer/jointer, Bosch router table w/ stand, Ryobi miter saw, many power tools, hand tools, all kinds of hardware, saws, clamps,... (More info)

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Chuck E. Cheese - CEC Entertainment, Inc. posted a job opening for Game Room Attendant - Cast Member in Darien. Apply here.
• TJX Companies, Inc. posted a job opening for Merchandise Associate in Downers Grove. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Woodridge here.

🗞 Nearby News

Darien

• Man Accused Of Trespassing Twice At Same Darien Business (patch.com)

Downers Grove

• Ranalli's Pushes Back Projected Opening Date For Downers Grove Location (patch.com)

Bolingbrook

• Man Found Unresponsive, Bolingbrook Police Ask Residents To Check Cameras (patch.com)
• Chick-Fil-A Plans Approved In Bolingbrook (patch.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: What a re-leaf! (Thank you Flo G. for sending it in!)
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