Happy Arbor Day, Woodridge!

In celebration of Arbor Day, The Village of Woodridge Public Works Team and ComEd visited kindergarteners at Goodrich Elementary School to talk about trees and staying safe around fallen power lines!

Did you know the Village of Woodridge has also been named a Tree City USA by the National Arbor Day Foundation for 33 consecutive years? This recognition reflects the Village’s continued commitment and investment in its urban tree canopy. This award has also been useful in helping the Village receive grant funds from the National Forestry Service for tree inventory and tree planting activities. Currently, Woodridge is home to 10,000 parkway trees!

American Flag Drop-Off Box & Rx Drop-Off Box

The Woodridge VFW Post 1578 American Flag Drop-Off Box has officially moved to Village Hall located at 5 Plaza Drive. Look for the drop-off box directly to the right of the main entrance! When your flag becomes worn out or tattered, just place it in the box and the VFW, along with the Lisle/Woodridge Fire District, will properly retire it. You can use this box 24 hours a day, 7 days a week!  

Residents may dispose of unwanted prescriptions in the Rx Drop-Off Box located at the Woodridge Police Department (7215 Janes Avenue) from 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday – Friday. The Program will not accept needles, syringes, sharps, illegal drugs, or liquids. Medication must also be in a container or plastic bag with personal information removed.

Free Mulch Pile on Woodridge Drive

With warmer spring weather approaching, Woodridge Public Works staff prepped the free mulch pick-up site on Woodridge Drive (just north of 75th Street after Lisle-Woodridge Fire District Station 52) and it's now open for free mulch pick-up by residents.

Welcome, Marge Morrison

Welcome to our newest employee, Marge Morrison! Marge will serve the community as a Records Assistant at our Woodridge Police Department. Marge has prior police experience with Hickory Hills, Worth, and Marionette Park Police Departments. Welcome to Woodridge, Marge!

Woodridge Cop on a Rooftop Returns on May 17, 2024!

Cop on a Rooftop is taking place Friday, May 17, 2024 from 5 am until noon. Rally support for our Special Olympics athletes by visiting our Woodridge Dunkin’ locations on 87th St. and Woodward Ave. and Jane Ave. and 75th St. Each guest who donates to the Torch Run will receive a coupon for a free donut! Click here to learn more about Cop on a Rooftop.

Woodridge Police Department & Public Works Campus Community Dedication!

Celebrate our new Village of Woodridge Police Department and Public Works Facilities with us on Saturday, May 18th from 9:00 am until noon at this family-friendly event! Take a tour, enjoy light refreshments, touch-a-truck, face painting, balloon animals, a bounce house, and more! There's fun for all ages! View all of the activities on our Village of Woodridge website here. This event will take place at our Police Department and Public Works Campus located at 7215 Janes Avenue. We look forward to seeing you there!

Letter Carriers’ Stamp Out Hunger® Food Drive

On Saturday, May 11th, the National Association of Letter Carriers will be picking up food starting at 9:00 am from community residences. If you'd like to participate, please leave your food donation on your front steps and it will be picked up. Or, you can also leave donations at your local post office. All donations directly support non-profit charity food agencies in the community. For more information, click here.

Woodridge Garden Club Plant Sale

Springtime is planting time! Buy your flowers, bushes, and more from the Woodridge Garden Club on May 4 from 8 am until 1 pm at the Garden Club Plant Sale! This event is cash only and plants will be sold, rain or shine, at the Duffy Pavilion, outside of the ARC. Click here to learn more.

New Pace Bus Rideshare Access Program

Pace has launched a new service that provides riders with disabilities with another convenient, flexible, and affordable option to travel the region. Pace’s Rideshare Access Program (RAP) allows RTA-certified ADA Paratransit passengers to book rideshares with Uber and UZURV at a discounted rate subsidized by Pace. The innovative RAP program and partnership includes $2 fares for trips with a maximum value of $30. Click here to learn more.

Illinoisans Can Now Get Documents Notarized Without Leaving Home

Illinoisans who want documents notarized can now do so without leaving their homes. The new Electronic-Notary service, administered by the Illinois Secretary of State's Office, will allow individuals and businesses to conduct notarizations electronically. During the process, electronic signatures are used and notaries remotely attach a certificate and seal to forms. Customers will be required to have an audio-video communication platform for E-Notary and to show ID. Notaries will check a client’s identity by looking at their ID. They’ll also review the document and verify the customer’s name matches the one on the forms. Fees may apply but they are capped at $25 for electronic notarizations. To look up a notary who provides remote services, go to apps.ilsos.gov/notarysearch.

Illinoisans DECO Business Resources and Incentives Webinar

Join Choose DuPage on Thursday, May 16 at 10:00 am for a webinar with the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO). Attendees will learn about the business resources and incentives offered by DCEO to help businesses of all sizes and industries succeed. Click here to register.

FLASHBACK FRIDAY

Arbor Day 2022

Flashback to Arbor Day 2022 at Willow Creek Elementary School! Did you know that Woodridge Public Works travels to a different Woodridge School District 68 Elementary School every year to plant a tree with students? Last year, Pubic Works visited Edgewood Elementary School and this year, Public Works visited Goodrich Elementary School!

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