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🌱 Patch AM: How does Woodridge 68 pay compare to Illinois’ biggest districts?

Spotted on the Woodridge calendar: Hot Ghoul Summer Market

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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 does Woodridge 68 pay compare to Illinois' biggest districts?

Also on today's calendar: Hot Ghoul Summer Market and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why are crows so alert and curious? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Not as warm; a p.m. shower, with a high of 75 and low of 54 degrees.
  • Monday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 73, low: 67.
  • Tuesday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 81 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Average administrator salary was 109.7% higher than teacher salary in Henry Senachwine Community Unit School District 5 in 2024-25 (peoriastandard.com subscription) — New state data show Henry Senachwine schools paying administrators more than double teacher salaries, and also list Woodridge School District 68 with average administrator pay of about $175,000 and teacher pay near $89,000. The report highlights how salaries and teacher vacancies are trending statewide, giving Woodridge families and staff a benchmark to compare their own district with others across Illinois.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Downers Grove

  • Downers Grove North QB Kevin Jay, hurt last week, throws 2 TDs in relief, 'D' locks down win vs. Glenbard West (shawlocal.com)
  • Village Council To Hold 1st Reading For Ogden Avenue Dealership Proposal (patch.com)

Lisle

  • Fullstack Developer (dice.com)
  • Dozens of Naperville-area students named National Merit Scholar semifinalists (nctv17.org)
  • Glory Partnering With Velera to Bring Co-op Shared Branch Express to Self-Service Kiosks (thecudaily.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: They start each day with a cup of caw-fee. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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