🌱 Patch AM: What stance will Woodridge take on the proposed water rate hike?

Hi Woodridge! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• What stance will Woodridge take on the proposed water rate hike?
• How do Woodridge District 68 salaries stack up statewide?

Also on today's calendar: ***Blowout Garage Sale*** and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: What day of the year is trucker's day? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: Periods of sun; not as warm, with a high of 75 and low of 64 degrees.
• Saturday: Heavy rain and a thunderstorm, temps: high: 78, low: 64.
• Sunday: Some rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 68 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 'My pockets are empty': Homer Glen, Bolingbrook residents speak out against Illinois American Water rate hike (chicagotribune.com) — Woodridge's village administrator says the Village Board will vote on a resolution opposing Illinois American Water's proposed rate hike, which could add about $33 a month to typical combined water and wastewater bills. At a packed Bolingbrook hearing, residents and local leaders from Woodridge and nearby towns blasted the company's profits and rising costs while regulators weigh a final decision by December 18.
   

• School administrators earned 67.3% higher than teachers in Butler School District 53 in 2024-25 (dupagepolicyjournal.com) — Administrator and teacher pay in nearby Butler District 53 is detailed alongside a statewide comparison that includes Woodridge School District 68, where average administrators earn about $175,000 and teachers about $88,500. For Woodridge families, this snapshot helps put local school compensation and retention trends in context with other large Illinois districts.
   

📸 Around Woodridge

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Woodridge

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★ Featured events ★

Friday September 18
• ***Blowout Garage Sale*** →
  1153 Jennifer Ln, Bolingbrook
  9:00 am
Saturday September 19
• Naperville Artisan Market at CityGate Centre (This Sat-Sun, Sep 19-20) →
  2135 City Gate Ln, Naperville
  10:00 am
• Riverwak Fine Art Fair →
  Jackson Ave, Naperville, IL,,
  10:00 am
Monday September 21
• The BBQ Authority First Ever Warehouse Sale 09/21-09/25 →
  2141 Internationale Pkwy, Suite 150, Woodridge, IL, 60517,
  9:00 am
Wednesday September 23
• Our Voices, Our Minds: Bipoc Youth Navigating Discrimination In Education →
  North Central College, 131 S Loomis St, Naperville
  5:00 pm

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Other local events

Sunday September 20
• Sunday school →
  Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 2600 75th St, Woodridge
  10:00 am
• Naperville Artisan Market at CityGate Centre (This Sat-Sun, Sep 19-20) →
  2135 City Gate Ln, Naperville
  10:00 am
Tuesday September 22
• Pickleball Tournament for West Suburban Community Pantry →
  Hobson Corner Park, 2910 Hobson Rd, Woodridge
  6:00 pm
Friday September 25
• The First Official BBQ Authority Warehouse Sale →
  2141 Internationale Pkwy, Suite 150, Woodridge, IL, 60517
  9:00 am
Saturday September 26
• First Congregational Church of Downers Grove Garage Sale →
  1047 Curtiss St, Downers Grove
  8:00 am
Sunday September 27
• Illinois Rock & Roll Museum Hall of Fame Induction →
  Harris Theater for Music and Dance, 205 E Randolph St, Chicago
  9:00 am
Saturday October 3
• Rescheduled Woodridge-Downers Grove Fourth of July Fireworks →
  75th Street & Lemont Road, Woodridge
  7:30 pm
Thursday October 8
• Woodridge Garden Club meeting notice →
  Woodridge Park District, 2600 The Center Dr, Woodridge
  6:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• I want to thank Kim Karavites for her kindness.
  I asked on next door for a walker as my canes were not helping on my carpet This lady brought me one that's brand new. Thank you Kim (Nextdoor Goodrich East)

• Jersey Mike's Subs posted a job opening for Crew Member in Downers Grove. Apply here.
• Taco Bell posted a job opening for Team Member in Bolingbrook. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Woodridge here.

🗞 Nearby News

Darien

• Darien Seeks $600K For Flood-Ravaged Neighborhood (patch.com)

Downers Grove

• LM Chemical Engineer Intern — CITGO (energynews.pro)
• Oak Trace Residents Are Redefining What Retirement Looks Like (argentum.org)

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: 10-4, good buddy! (Thank you Jean H. for sending it in!)
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