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Dear Patrick,
The WCTV crew met on Tuesday, March 22, to discuss upcoming video projects.
In This Issue of E-news:
How it Works: Village Code Violation Process | 2022 Law Enforcement Torch Run Super Plunge | ICYMI: Water Bill Payment Portal | Plan Commission Agenda | Woodridge Welcomes New Business, Hummingbird Pediatric Therapies | Now Live: ComEd Arbor Day - Customer Tree Giveaway | Do you like the outdoors? Check Out This Woodridge Job Opening! | Woodridge Rotary Fundraiser: Helping Hearts For Ukraine | Flashback Friday: Lake Harriet in Spring 2008 | IN AND AROUND WOODRIDGE
VILLAGE MEETINGS
Plan Commission
April 4, 2022, 7:00 p.m.
Werch Board Room
5 Plaza Drive
Village Board Meeting
April 7, 2022, 7:00 p.m.
Werch Board Room
5 Plaza Drive
Village Board Meeting
April 21, 2022, 7:00 p.m.
Werch Board Room
5 Plaza Drive
Quick Links
How it Works: The Village Code Violation Process
Have you ever wondered how Community Development enforces the Village Code? Woodridge strives to work with property owners to comply with the Code versus issuing fines.
The Woodridge Community Development Department is responsible for ensuring properties follow the Village Code of Woodridge. The code standardizes the appearance and quality of life in the Village’s neighborhoods.
The Village’s code officer’s goal is to inform all property owners of maintenance concerns so they do not create nuisances. However, the Village relies on information from neighbors too. Don't hesitate to get in touch with the Community Development Department if you observe a code violation.
The Village’s goal is to work with property owners to obtain compliance versus issuing fines. The following is a typical enforcement process:
- A code violation is witnessed by Village staff or reported by a concerned resident.
- Code officers request compliance on ordinance violations through verbal communication with property owners. No additional notices are issued to the affected property owner if compliance is obtained.
- Written notification is given by issuing a violation notice to the affected property owner if the code violation is not corrected. Code officers routinely follow up with site inspections and discussions with property owners to check on the status of the violations.
- If the affected owner has not corrected the problem after written notice, the code enforcement officer will take additional measures, including the issuance of tickets.
If compliance is obtained before the court date, the officer will inform the judge that compliance has been obtained. The judge determines the course of action if the violation is not corrected.
2022 Law Enforcement Torch Run Super Plunge
The National Weather Service predicts a low of 31 degrees on Friday, March 25, the evening of the 2022 Woodridge Polar Plunge. That’s cold!
There will be 24 plunges into cold water over a 24 hour period. Officer McIntyre is doing all of the super plunges from 10 a.m. Friday, March 25 until 9 a.m. on Saturday, March 26.
The donations help provide athletes with intellectual disabilities the opportunity to participate in Special Olympics programming and reveal their inner champion. Link: Woodridge Police Department Super Plunge.
ICYMI: Water Bill Payment Portal - Existing Customers Will Need to Re-Register Due to a System Upgrade
The Village of Woodridge updated Water Bill Payment Portal is now available. Customers that currently use the Payment Portal to view, pay, or autopay their water bill will need to re-register for the service.
Please note that the Payment Portal requires the customer numbers and account numbers to enroll. Both of those numbers are available on your water bill. You may find instructions for how to sign-up on the Water Billing website.
If you need assistance registering for the Water Bill Payment Portal, please contact 630-719-4909. Thank you for your patience during the system upgrade process.
Plan Commission Meeting Agenda, April 4, 2022
On Monday, April 4, 2022, at 7:00 p.m., the Plan Commission will consider the following case:
1308 & 1312 Pin Oak Court - Lot Consolidation: The applicant, D.J.K. Custom Homes, is seeking a request for lot consolidation of 1308 Pin Oak Court (Lot 25) and 1312 Pin Oak Court (Lot 26) to allow for the construction of a single family home. Both lots are vacant in the Oak Bluff Estates subdivision.
The meeting agenda is available here. Public comments can be submitted in advance of the meeting via email to commentpc@woodridgeil.gov.
Now Live: ComEd Arbor Day - Customer Tree Giveaway
ComEd is saying “thank you” for cooperating in their efforts to improve electric service in your neighborhood by offering two free trees to help improve the green space in your area. Trees provide shade, wildlife habitat, energy savings, and many other environmental benefits. That’s why ComEd has partnered with the Arbor Day Foundation to create the Power Planting Program and provide trees for your community.
ComED is hopeful the Customer Tree Giveaway will bring enjoyment to the Woodridge community now, and for years to come.
Woodridge Welcomes New Business, Hummingbird Pediatric Therapies
Over the weekend, more than 200 people gathered in Woodridge to tour and celebrate the opening of Hummingbird Pediatric Therapies.
The 11,000 square foot pediatric therapy center is equipped with rock-climbing walls, gyms, and more. Hummingbird is located at 9018 Heritage Parkway, #600 in Woodridge.
Do you like the outdoors? Check Out This Woodridge Job Opening!
Full-time positions, 40 hours per week. Hours are Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Salary is $18.00 per hour. Work involves manual labor and is primarily outdoors. Duties include assisting streets, water, and sewer and fleet maintenance crews with daily operations. Uniforms and personal safety equipment and on the job training provided by the Village.
For more information, please visit the Woodridge Human Resources website.
Woodridge Rotary Fundraiser: Helping Hearts For Ukraine
The Woodridge Rotary fundraiser Helping Hearts for Ukraine is on Sunday, March 27, from 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. at Shanahan’s Food & Spirits located at 1999 75th St. in Woodridge.
There will be a gift basket raffle, silent auction, and 50/50 raffle. All proceeds go to the Rotary Disaster Fund for Ukraine.
Flashback Friday: Lake Harriet in Spring 2008
IN AND AROUND WOODRIDGE
DRAWING FROM THE PAST
- Presented By: Cantigny Park
- Dates: March 31, 2022
- Location: VIRTUAL
- Time: 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
- Price: Free, but registration is required
Do you love art? Are you really “drawn” to it? Then brush up on your McCormick art history with Public Engagement Coordinator Chris Corrigan and a guest artist to learn a little about a piece in our collection and try your hand at recreating it. All you’ll need is a pencil, eraser, a piece of paper, and a love for art! No artistic experience is required to enjoy putting your creative skills to work!
In honor of Women’s History Month, we will take a look at Amy McCormick, Col. McCormick’s first wife. Amy loved animals, gardening, and charitable work. She was also a nurse during WWI. But one of Amy’s greatest passions was art. She was a talented painter and avid art collector. Several of her works remain in the McCormick House collection today. After learning about Amy, we will be guided in sketching one of Amy’s self-portraits featuring her German Shepheard, Diane.
Virtual Raptor Show
Pre-register to attend a live Zoom program featuring a close look at raptors such as owls and hawks on Saturday, March 26 at 11:00 a.m. The Woodridge Public Library is hosting the show which will be presented by trained raptor handlers from the Wings & Talons organization based in Itasca Illinois.
Chickenstock at the Woodridge Library
Kids of all ages are invited to visit the Woodridge Library from Saturday March 26 through Friday April 1 for crafts, fun activities, a scavenger hunt, and silly chicken jokes. Chickenstock is just like Woodstock, except with birds & chickens! The public is invited to share their favorite joke for a chance to win a gift card; enter the Chicken Joke Contest online before March 31.
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