🌱 Patch AM: How do Woodridge 68 salaries compare to other big Illinois districts?

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In today's newsletter:

• How do Woodridge 68 salaries compare to other big Illinois districts?

Also on today's calendar: NAMIWalks DuPage and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high of 81 and low of 68 degrees.
• Sunday: Partly sunny, warm and humid, temps: high: 87, low: 70. 🌶 Hot!
• Monday: Partly sunny; hot and humid, with a high of 91 and low of 71 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• How much higher was average administrator pay than teacher pay in Lake Park Community High School District 108 in 2024-25? (dupagepolicyjournal.com) — Woodridge School District 68 appears on a new statewide list comparing average administrator and teacher salaries across Illinois' largest districts, with administrators averaging about $175,000 and teachers about $88,500. The piece centers on Lake Park High School District 108 in Roselle but uses the broader salary rankings, including Woodridge, to show how local pay stacks up and how teacher vacancies and retention are trending statewide.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Woodridge

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday September 13
• NAMIWalks DuPage →
  St. James Farm Forest Preserve, St James Farm Forest Preserve, Warrenville
  9:00 am

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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
• Southside Elementary Curriculum Night - ES, FA, HL, IT, KG
  El Sierra Elem School Downers Grove, IL 60516
  6:00 pm
• Fairmount Curriculum Night
  Fairmount Elem School Downers Grove, IL 60516
  6:00 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

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🗓 Events Nearby

Saturday August 29
• French Market →
  Lisle, IL Calendar
  8:00 am
• Legion Family Picnic
  American Legion Post 80, Downers Grove, Illinois Full Hall
  12:00 pm
• 10 Years of Stories & History
  Fountaindale Public Library District Fountaindale Public Library -
  1:00 pm
• TIME TBD- VOLLEYBALL-V Girls @ WILMINGTON INVITATIONAL (Game) →
  Lisle CUSD 202 Away - WILMINGTON HS
  1:00 pm

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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

• Hi neighbors,
  My sink grinder is dead. When I turn the switch on, nothing happens. No noise, no nothing. Like it's not even connected. So the water drains slowly… (Nextdoor Goodrich East)

• Guidepost Montessori posted a job opening for Lead Childcare Toddler Teacher in Downers Grove. Apply here.
• Casey's General Store, Inc. posted a job opening for Team Member in Bolingbrook. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Woodridge here.

🗞 Nearby News

Darien

• New Darien Police Chief Nominated, Replacing Retiring Leader (patch.com)

Downers Grove

• Remembering Ella French (downersgrovemagazine.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: A bottle (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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