🌱 Patch AM: 57 Residents Displaced After 9-Hour Apartment Fire In Woodridge

What's up Woodridge! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Nine-hour Woodridge apartment fire leaves 57 residents without homes
• How Woodridge District 68 salaries compare to other Illinois schools

Also on today's calendar: First Congregational Church of Downers Grove Garage Sale and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Riddle: David's parents have three sons: Snap, Crackle, and what's the name of the third son? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Saturday: More clouds than sun, with a high of 71 and low of 51 degrees.
• Sunday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 72, low: 54.
• Monday: Pleasant with plenty of sun, with a high of 72 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 57 Residents Displaced After 9-Hour Apartment Fire In Woodridge (patch.com) — Woodridge residents are rallying after a massive nine-hour fire at Windsor Lakes Apartment Homes displaced 57 people and injured three residents and a firefighter. The blaze, fueled by natural gas, damaged 41 units before being extinguished, and displaced residents are now receiving temporary housing, shelter, meals, and support from the American Red Cross and the Village of Woodridge.
   

• How much higher was average administrator pay than teacher pay in Sunnybrook School District 171 in 2024-25? (southcooknews.com) — New statewide salary data shows Sunnybrook District 171 administrators earning more than double their teachers' average pay, and a comparison table highlights how Woodridge School District 68 stacks up, with administrators averaging about $175,000 and teachers about $88,500. The report also notes persistent teacher shortages across Illinois, forcing many districts to rely on substitutes, retirees, and combined classrooms.
   

📸 Around Woodridge

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Woodridge

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★ Featured events ★

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
• Sports Cards and More Show @ Orland Park Civic Center - Sunday, September 27, 2026 →
  Orland Park Civic Center, 14750 S Ravinia Ave, Orland Park
  9:00 am
• First Congregational Church of Downers Grove Garage Sale →
  1047 Curtiss St, Downers Grove
  11:00 am
Tuesday September 29
• Medicare 2027 →
  Lisle Library District, 777 Front St, Lisle
  7:00 pm
• Medicare 2027 - What You Need to Know →
  Woodridge Public Library, 3 Plaza Dr, Woodridge
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Saturday September 26
• Tour Channahon's Premier 55+ Community This Saturday →
  22601 S Remington Dr, Channahon
  9:00 am
• SATURDAY STANDUP SHOWCASE! →
  The Ridge Bar & Grill, 7414 Janes Avenue, Woodridge
  7:30 pm
Tuesday September 29
• Dive into Girl Scouts! Mermaid Party and Family Information Night →
  3155 71st St, Naperville
  6:00 pm
Saturday October 3
• Rescheduled Woodridge-Downers Grove Fourth of July Fireworks →
  75th Street & Lemont Road, Woodridge
  7:30 pm
Sunday October 4
• Fall on Canal (an outdoor vendor market) →
  317 Front St, Lemont
  9:00 am
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

• Dog Lost!!
  His name is Brooks and he looks like a German Shepherd and is VERY FRIENDLY. He was last seen in the Farmington Village. If seen please call 331-625… (Nextdoor South East Woodridge)

• Gap posted a job opening for Seasonal Retail Sales Associate - Downers Park S/C in Downers Grove. Apply here.
• CVS Health posted a job opening for Shift Supervisor in Downers Grove. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Woodridge here.

🗞 Nearby News

Darien

• Darien School District 61 administrators rank 244th highest in state for average salary in 2025 (dupagepolicyjournal.com)
• Runners Choose This Illinois Trail For The Fall Scenery And Extra Miles (takingthekids.com)

Downers Grove

• Lauren Gauss fires 3-under 69, leads Benet girls golf to GCAC title: Thursday's Suburban Life sports roundup (shawlocal.com)
• Illinois Quick Hits: Technical problems halt early voting in DuPage – [your]NEWS (yournews.com)

Bolingbrook

• Age-Restricted Community 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: David (Thank you Thomas F. for sending it in!)
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