Village Encourages Signing Up for Notification Service

In a major emergency situation, communication becomes a priority.  The Village wants the Woodridge community to be ready to receive important communications about emergencies and incidents as they happen.  To that end, a new notification system is being announced -and members of the Woodridge community are invited to sign up! It's quick and easy.  Simply click on Sign up for Village Notices here, or on the left side of the Village's homepage.  Contact preferences can be set for email notifications, text messages, or phone calls.  Individuals can also call (630) 719-4705 and ask to be signed up.

Money Smart Week: Tips for Retirement Drop-In on Saturday          

Stefanie Synal from Primerica of Willow Springs will be offering tips and resources in the Woodridge Public Library's lobby on Saturday, April 25th from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. for anyone who is thinking about retirement money matters. No registration required for this program that is offered as part of Money Smart Week.

Emerald Ash Tree Site Restoration & Tree Replacement Information

Restoration and tree replacement is taking place as part of  the Emerald Ash Borer Mitigation Program, which will take a number of weeks to complete. Please note that the following will take place: (1) site restorations from the removed Green Ash trees, (2) parkway staking noting the location of the new tree, (3) selection of the replacement species, (4) J.U.L.I.E. locates (underground utility marking) (5) following the tree being planted, mulch will be placed in a ring around the tree, and (6) following the mulch, a gator bag will be set around the base tree.

Where possible, a parkway tree that has been removed will be replaced.  There will be locations that do not allow for replanting due to underground utilities and/or overhead power lines. Scott Sramek at the Public Works Department can be contacted at (630) 719-4753 with questions regarding this. The program goal is to replace close to 100 percent of the trees that were removed.

Volunteer to Help Clean the East Branch on Saturday, May 16th!

On Saturday, May 16th, from 9:00 a.m. to noon, join others from the Woodridge community in helping to clean up the East Branch of the DuPage River! There will be a group of people combing the riverbank picking up trash in an effort to clean up the area surrounding the river and waterway. Supplies will be provided. Signing up is easy, simply send a quick email to initiate signing up. Take a few hours and help clean the East Branch!

83rd St. Bridge Construction - Pedestrian Access & Traffic Impacts

Barring any unforeseen developments, work to replace existing pedestrian barriers is expected to begin in May. The work will temporarily eliminate pedestrian access on the north side of the bridge. Additionally, some of the construction activities may cause temporary traffic delays and intermittent impacts to access at Anchor Drive (eastern driveway to the Piers II Complex) during construction. Traffic control signage will be in place for the duration of the construction project. Questions can be addressed to the Village's Civil Engineer Bob Myers at (630) 719-2940.

ReDiscover: Celebrating Home with Meg Caswell at Ashton Place

Spend an evening with Meg Caswell, Chicago interior design guru and season-six winner of HGTV's Design Star, as she shares what home means to her. Meg answers your interior design questions, and includes suggestions on making home a happy and beautiful place. This program will be held on Thursday, April 30th at 7 p.m. at Ashton Place, 341 75th Street, Willowbrook and is part of a larger program called ReDiscover that Woodridge Public Library and other area libraries are offering. Register online or call (630) 487-2577.

Yardwaste Collection Has Resumed

Grass, leaves, tree trimming debris and any other plant material is considered yardwaste and is collected on your regular pick-up day. You may put yardwaste in either a 33-gallon Kraft paper bag or an unlined 33-gallon rigid container. Brush should be packaged in bundles no more than 4 feet in length and 2 feet in diameter. Each bundle must have a yardwaste sticker attached and cannot weigh more than 60 pounds. Another possibility is to compost yardwaste on your property. Information on composting is available at Village Hall and at Public Works. Visit the Public Works webpage for additional details.

Woodridge Rotary Recycling Extravaganza on Saturday, May 16th

On Saturday, May 16th, from 8:00 a.m. to noon, the Woodridge Rotary Club and partner groups will hold the 6th Recycling Extravaganza at Cypress Cove Family Aquatic Park, 8301 Janes Avenue in Woodridge. Click here for more information on what items are being accepted this year.

Interested in volunteering? The Rotary Club is currently looking for people to help with this event. Click here to access the volunteer form.

On Tuesday, April 28 at 7:30 p.m. amateur astronomer Dave Fuller will help you discover fascinating celestial objects visible from your own backyard. An Introduction to the Night Skybegins in the Woodridge Public Library 's lobby and moves outdoors (weather permitting) for night sky viewing. Attendees are invited to bring their own binoculars or small telescopes. Registration requested.

Residents Urged to Support No Reduction in Local Funds

Governor Rauner's budget address in February included a 50% reduction in the revenue Woodridge receives from the state income tax, or the Local Government Distributive Fund (LGDF). This funding provides for proactive policing, the ability to address capital projects such as maintaining water and sewer systems, and maintaining the quality of our roads. Income tax dollars should be returned to the communities that provide local services to the individuals that pay them. Please take a moment to visit www.protectmytown.com and send a letter to the Governor and your state legislators expressing your support for no reduction in LGDF. Those interested in learning more can watch a short video here.

Hoku Scholars Benefit Event April 25

Stop by Seven Bridges Ice Arena on Saturday, April 25th for a family-friendly event, which runs from 2 p.m. to 12 a.m. The cost is $15 in advance and $20 at the door. Proceeds benefit Hoku Scholars, a nonprofit that provides merit-based scholarship to low-income students. The event will include: carnival games, free ice skating, a high school alumni hockey tournament, broomball, curling, live music, a bar, a silent auction and more. Visit the event's Facebook page or click here for more information.

Village Subsidy Applications Now Available for 2015 Summer Camp

The Village is happy to announce that applications for the Village Subsidy Program to attend the Park District's summer camp programs are now being accepted. To assist families with the first step in the application process, the Village, Park District, and the YWCA of Chicago have organized two workshops on Tuesday, April 28th and Thursday, April 30th to review and apply for the DHS Childcare Assistance Program. The workshops will be held at the Woodridge Janes Avenue Facility, located at 8274 Janes Avenue near Papa's Pizza, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Please call the Village at (630) 719-4729 for more information on the program and the upcoming workshops.

Community Spotlight - New Medical Offices Open in Woodridge

Adventist Arthritis Center and West Suburban Allergy and Asthma, practices of AMITA Health Medical Group, just opened a new suite in Woodridge. They are located at 7425 Janes Ave., Suite 202. Eric Munn, M.D. of Adventist Arthritis Center is Board Certified in Rheumatology. Farheen Mirza, M.D. of West Suburban Allergy and Asthma is Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Allergy & Immunology. For more information call (630) 861-6680 or visit www.adventisthealthpartners.com.

IN AND AROUND WOODRIDGE

Introduction to the New Library Catalog: Registration is required for the Introduction to the New Library Catalog being held Thursday, April 30 at 6:30 p.m. This hands-on class will cover new features, basic search techniques, placing holds, and using your online library account. For Woodridge Public Library card holders. Please call (630) 487-2577 for more information.

Woodridge Jubilee, June 17th to 21st: Summer doesn't begin until you attend the Woodridge Jubilee! This annual summer festival is sure to please every type of crowd with carnival rides, live music and a variety of food. Watch for more details and the Jubilee schedule of events in upcoming promotional materials. For more information on the Woodridge Jubilee, visit the Jubilee webpage.