Woodridge Holiday Lights - Thank you, Woodridge Public Works! | |
Have you taken a walk around the Town Centre recently? It's looking festive thanks to the hard work of our Village of Woodridge Public Works Department! Enjoy festive holiday lights every evening beginning at 5:00 pm. | |
Holiday Light Recycling
Woodridge residents may recycle non-working holiday lights at Woodridge Village Hall, 5 Plaza Drive, or our Public Works building, 1 Plaza Drive. The Village is partnering with Elgin Recycling to offer this free service to residents now through March 1, 2024. Please - no CFLs.
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Toys for Tots
We are excited to announce that Woodridge Village Hall (5 Plaza Dr.), Woodridge Public Works (1 Plaza Dr.), and our new Police Department Facility (7215 Janes Ave.) are drop-off sites for the Marine Corps Reserve’s Toys for Tots campaign! Toys for Tots will accept new, unwrapped toys for boys and girls from infants to age 12. Please avoid any stuffed animals, clothing, food, and gift cards. Monetary donations can be made here. Toys will be accepted until Friday, December 15th.
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The Village of Woodridge is Hiring! | |
Now Hiring a Building Inspector
The Village of Woodridge is seeking applications for the position of Building Inspector in the Community Development Department. Under the direction of the Building Commissioner, the building inspector performs full plan reviews, inspections for all project types and supports customer service activities from project submittal to completion. Click here to learn more and apply.
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Fiscal Assistant ll - Payroll
The Village of Woodridge is seeking applications for the position of Fiscal Assistant II - Payroll. This position is responsible for all payroll-related duties and reports to the Assistant Finance Director within the Finance Department. Click here to learn more and apply.
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Congratulations, Macy Ermitage!
Have you seen the latest addition to the Woodridge School District 68 Jefferson Jr. High State Champions Sign? Congratulations to Macy Ermitage on her IESA State Championship Win! And thank you to our Woodridge Public Works Department for keeping this sign up-to-date so that we can celebrate these wins as a community!
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Amtrak Survey - Union Station
Concourse Redesign
Amtrak has plans underway to redesign the Concourse at Chicago Union Station. The new design will increase capacity and provide a higher level of service for both intercity and commuter passengers while bringing the facility into a state of good repair. As part of the redesign plan, Amtrak is launching a customer survey to gather input from all users of the station. Click here to take the survey.
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The DuPage County Health Department
Dental Clinics are Open!
The DuPage County Health Department Dental Clinics are open and ready to serve DuPage County residents who meet income guidelines and do not have Medicaid or a commercial/private insurance plan. Click here, or call 630-682-7400 to make an appointment and learn more.
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Connect DuPage Event:
How to do Business With the Illinois Tollway
Join Choose DuPage and other local small business owners virtually on December 13 at 9:00 am to learn how to approach and engage with the Illinois Tollway. Attendees will gain an understanding of the “what and how” of their buying process. Click here to register and learn more.
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DCEO Back to Business NewBiz Program
The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) has announced that a total of $25 million is available through the Back to Business (B2B) NewBiz program. The program is designed to provide additional support for businesses that launched during the pandemic. The application process opened Thursday, November 30. Click here to learn more.
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Woodcraft
Looking for woodcraft supplies, interested in learning a new skill, or know someone who with a woodworking hobby? Woodridge is home to Woodcraft located at 7440 Woodward Ave (Suite A 107). Find hand tools, wood, power tools, finishing products and more! Woodcraft Supply even offers project kits and woodworking demos, classes, and events.
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Do you have a Woodridge business that you'd like to see featured? Send it to us and it could be featured in the next E-News issue! | | |
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Gingerbread Party
Run, run, run as fast as you can and attend the Woodridge Public Library Gingerbread Party on December 2 at 12:00 pm! Enjoy crafts, games, hot chocolate, and photo opportunities in front of holiday-themed backdrops. And best of all, a meet and greet with the Gingerbread Man himself! Click here to learn more and register.
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2nd Annual Holiday Gala Fundraiser!
The Rotary Club of Woodridge proudly presents The 2nd Annual Holiday Gala Fundraiser benefiting Woodridge VFW Memorial Post 1578 and Project Cure! This year's Holiday Gala Fundraiser will be hosted on Wednesday, December 6 from 6:30 pm until 11:00 pm at Bobak's Signature Events (6440 Double Eagle Drive). The event will feature music performed by the band Strung Out, an open bar until 8:00 pm (cash bar after 8 pm), and appetizers provided by local vendors. Learn more and purchase tickets here.
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Village of Woodridge
5 Plaza Drive Woodridge, IL 60517
630-852-7000
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