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Coffee in hand, Woodridge? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How does Woodridge District 68 pay compare to other Illinois schools?
  • Did you know a top bathroom brand is based in Woodridge?
  • Woodridge native steps into key grants role in Springfield nonprofit

Also on today's calendar: Naperville Artisan Market at CityGate Centre (This Sat-Sun, Sep 19-20) and 10 more events.

And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Tim M.!

Today's riddle: What do you call cows dancing in the dark 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Heavy rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 77 and low of 65 degrees.
  • Sunday: Occasional rain and a t-storm, temps: high: 68, low: 59.
  • Monday: Breezy with a few showers, with a high of 68 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• How much higher was average administrator pay than teacher pay in Community Consolidated School District 180 in 2024-25? (dupagepolicyjournal.com) — Woodridge families can see how their own District 68 stacks up in a new statewide breakdown of administrator and teacher pay, which shows local administrators averaging about $175,000 and teachers about $88,500. The report centers on nearby Community Consolidated School District 180 but includes a detailed comparison of 50 large Illinois districts and highlights ongoing teacher shortages across the state.
   

• Top 10 Sanitaryware Brands In USA: Leading Bathroom Brands (scoopearth.com) — One of the top 10 sanitaryware brands highlighted nationally, Gerber Plumbing Fixtures, is headquartered right in Woodridge, giving the village a quiet but important role in the bathroom products industry. The piece explains how Gerber and other major brands like Kohler, American Standard, and TOTO shape the toilets, sinks, and tubs installed in homes and businesses across the country.
   

• Community Foundation Welcomes Tobias Lewis as Grants and Scholarships Manager (springfieldherald.news) — A Woodridge native, Tobias Lewis, has been hired as grants and scholarships manager for the Community Foundation for the Land of Lincoln, overseeing key funding and scholarship programs in Springfield. The Downers Grove South graduate and University of Illinois alum will work closely with nonprofits and students across several central Illinois counties, bringing local roots and public service experience to the role.
   

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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!

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Night Moo-s (Thank you John S. for sending it in!)
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