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🌱 Patch AM: How do Woodridge 68 salaries stack up against Illinois’ top-paying districts?
Spotted on the Woodridge calendar: The BBQ Authority First Ever Warehouse Sale 09/21-09/25

Good day Woodridge! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How do Woodridge 68 salaries stack up against Illinois' top-paying districts?
Also on today's calendar: The BBQ Authority First Ever Warehouse Sale 09/21-09/25 and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call advice from a cow ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Monday: A couple of afternoon showers, with a high of 66 and low of 56 degrees.
- Tuesday: A shower in the a.m.; breezy, temps: high: 64, low: 54.
- Wednesday: Cloudy, with a high of 65 and low of 54 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• 2024-25: Average administrator salary was 91.4% higher than teacher salary in V.I.T. Community Unit School District 2 (peoriastandard.com) — Administrator and teacher pay in Illinois schools is under the microscope, and Woodridge School District 68 appears in the statewide rankings with average administrator salaries of about $175,000 and teacher salaries around $88,500. The story centers on a different district but lets Woodridge residents compare their district's pay levels to some of the largest and highest-paying systems across Illinois.
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📸 Around Woodridge
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Woodridge
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★ Featured events ★
- The BBQ Authority First Ever Warehouse Sale 09/21-09/25 →
2141 Internationale Pkwy, Suite 150, Woodridge, IL, 60517,
9:00 am - Our Voices, Our Minds: Bipoc Youth Navigating Discrimination In Education →
North Central College, 131 S Loomis St, Naperville
5:00 pm - Ladies Day & Night Out, Schools Just Wanna Have Funds Downtown Downers Grove →
Downers Grove
10:00 am - First Congregational Church of Downers Grove Garage Sale →
1047 Curtiss St, Downers Grove
8:00 am - Illinois Rock & Roll Museum Hall of Fame Induction →
Harris Theater for Music and Dance, 205 E Randolph St, Chicago
9:00 am
Monday September 21
Wednesday September 23
Thursday September 24
Saturday September 26
Sunday September 27
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Other local events
- Book Discussion: How Does That Make You Feel Magda Eklund? →
Woodridge Public Library, 3 Plaza Dr, Woodridge
7:00 pm - Baby Lapsit: 0 - 24 Months →
Woodridge Public Library, 3 Plaza Dr, Woodridge
9:30 am - Pickleball Tournament for West Suburban Community Pantry →
Hobson Corner Park, 2910 Hobson Rd, Woodridge
6:00 pm - The First Official BBQ Authority Warehouse Sale →
2141 Internationale Pkwy, Suite 150, Woodridge, IL, 60517
9:00 am - Rescheduled Woodridge-Downers Grove Fourth of July Fireworks →
75th Street & Lemont Road, Woodridge
7:30 pm - Fall on Canal (an outdoor vendor market) →
317 Front St, Lemont
9:00 am - Woodridge Garden Club meeting notice →
Woodridge Park District, 2600 The Center Dr, Woodridge
6:30 pm
Monday September 21
Tuesday September 22
Friday September 25
Saturday October 3
Sunday October 4
Thursday October 8
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- The Timken Company posted a job opening for Multi-Machine Operator-2nd shift in Downers Grove. Apply here.
- Cooper's Hawk posted a job opening for Fulfillment Team Member - Temp in Downers Grove. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Woodridge here.
🗞 Nearby News
Downers Grove
- No quit in them: Saluting the ultra-veteran coaches, with 50-plus years in high school football (dailyherald.com)
- Pocketbook questions on the ballot (dailyherald.com)
- Community Foundation hires grants manager (springfieldbusinessjournal.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: Beef Tips (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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