Contributed photo | www.vil.woodridge.il.us
Contributed photo | www.vil.woodridge.il.us
News from the Village of Woodridge
April 8, 2022
Dear Patrick,
The Kiwanis Club of Woodridge recently adopted a highway to help keep Woodridge roadways looking clean and free of litter. The Kiwanis Club of Woodridge Adopt a Highway sign is located at Woodridge Drive and 75th (southeast corner). There is another one just like it at Janes Ave. and 75th St. (northwest corner). DuPage County prefers that each group clean the area four times per calendar year. Thanks for helping to keep Woodridge beautiful, Woodridge Kiwanis!
In this issue of E-news:
Crews to Begin Site Grading For the New Police Department & Public Works Facilities Project | Board Brief: April 7, 2022, Meeting | Drop It and Drive: April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month | News From Congressman Bill Foster: U.S. Capitol & White House Tours are Back | DuPage Community Transformation Partnership Releases Grant Guidelines | $309 Million Assistance Program for Illinois Homeowners Impacted by COVID-19 | Flashback Friday: The Woodridge Library Board, November 1970 | IN AND AROUND WOODRIDGE
VILLAGE MEETINGS
Plan Commission Meeting
April 18, 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
Village Board Meeting
May 5, 2022, 7:00 p.m.
Werch Board Room
5 Plaza Drive
Human Relations Committee
May 10, 2022; 6:00 p.m.
Woodridge Public Library
3 Plaza Drive
Crews to Begin Site Grading For the New Police Department & Public Works Facilities Project
The Village Board approved an agreement at the Thursday, April 7, Board Meeting so that its contractor, Harbour Construction, can award the first contracts for site excavation and related work at the future Woodridge Police Department & Public Works site beginning this month (weather permitting). This exciting first step will see the removal of soil and other earthen materials, and begin forming the new elevations and slopes. This will set the stage for the final grading and the actual construction of the facilities and related infrastructure. The site grading this month is a significant project milestone.
The future facility will be on the vacant land at the northern end of the former Wilton property between Janes Ave. and I-355 near Jefferson Jr. High School. The site grading will make the property drivable for construction trucks, , it will build the drainage patterns that were designed in the stormwater engineering plans, and it will stabilize the land next to the construction site in preparation for the building construction.
As crews use bulldozers, excavators, and other equipment on the land, Village staff will continue to work on finalizing the plans in advance of the official groundbreaking planned for mid-May. The Village’s Plan Commission is scheduled to hold a formal Public Hearing on the project, which will include review and input on the site plan, engineering, landscaping, and architecture plans, on Monday, April 18 at 7 p.m., which is the next step in the Village’s zoning and entitlement approval process for the overall project. The meeting is open to the public. Please visit the Woodridge New Facility Needs website for more information.
Board Brief: April 7, 2022, Meeting
The Mayor and Board of Trustees meeting video is available below, and the agenda is available here
Village Board Issues Proclamations: Sikh Awareness and Appreciation Month | National Arab-American Heritage
National Arab-American Heritage Month
Sikh Awareness and Appreciation Month Proclamation
Drop It and Drive: April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month
Woodridge, Ill.– April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and the Woodridge Police Department is partnering with the Illinois Department of Transportation, Illinois State Police and more than 200 local law enforcement agencies throughout the state to remind motorists to “Drop It and Drive.”
“Texting while driving puts everyone on the road at risk by distracting a driver visually, manually and cognitively,” said Deputy Chief Tom Stefanson. “During Distracted Driving Awareness Month, we’re working to increase awareness of these dangers and encourage all motorists to give driving their full attention.”
At a time when traffic fatalities are on the rise in Illinois and across the country, the Woodridge Police Department is committed to reducing the traffic crashes caused by distractions like texting or talking on a cell phone.
Motorists can expect to see increased patrols and enforcement zones the entire month of April. Woodridge Police will be ticketing drivers who text or use their cell phones while driving.
The distracted driving campaign is administered by IDOT with federal traffic safety funds.
News From Congressman Bill Foster: U.S. Capitol & White House Tours are Back
As of March 28, the U.S. Capitol is once again open for limited tours of up to 15 people. Tours for K-12 students will also be available, with a total of eight tours per day on weekdays and groups limited to a maximum of 50 students.
As of right now, a limited reopening of the Capitol Visitor Center is planned for May 30. Reopening of the entire U.S. Capitol complex for business as usual is tentatively planned for Labor Day, September 5, 2022.
Public tours of the White House will resume on April 15. These tours will initially be available from 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, excluding Federal holidays or unless otherwise noted. However, given the high demand of these tours and the times they’re currently offered, please note that availability of tours may be extremely limited. Tours and tickets
DuPage Community Transformation Partnership Releases Grant Guidelines
The DuPage Community Transformation Partnership (Partnership) released guidelines for its inaugural grant program. The Partnership’s goal is to support programs focused on eliminating food insecurity, promoting housing stability, and providing effective mental health and substance use disorder prevention or treatment programs for DuPage County residents. Guidelines are available at dupagefoundation.org/DCTP.
$309 Million Assistance Program for Illinois Homeowners Impacted by COVID-19
Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) announced recently that the Illinois Homeowner Assistance Fund (ILHAF) will open on April 11, 2022 to help homeowners who have fallen behind on mortgage payments and related housing expenses during the COVID-19 pandemic. Eligible households will be able to apply for up to $30,000 in free assistance to pay past due mortgage payments, property taxes, property insurance, and delinquent homeowner and/or condo association fees. Homeowners in need of assistance can find more information on program eligibility and how they can prepare to apply at www.IllinoisHousingHelp.org. Applications will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, May 31, 2022.
Flashback Friday: The Woodridge Library Board, November 1970
IN AND AROUND WOODRIDGE
The Champion of Trees 10K
- Presented By: The Morton Arboretum
- Dates: April 23, 2022
- Location: The Morton Arboretum
- Time: 11:00 AM
- Price: Members $55, Guests $6
Run (or walk) one of the most picturesque 10K courses in the Chicagoland area. The Champion of Trees 10K allows runners to glide through thousands of trees from around the world just as they come to bloom. It is a perfect springtime event for any nature lover.
New! Stories in the Park: Echo Point
Friday, April 8 at 10:00 a.m. bring a blanket or a lawn chair to Echo Point Park and enjoy stories, songs, and lots of fun with Miss Mary Ann from the Woodridge Library! The Woodridge Park District will host a craft project during this free program for children; details online.
Virtual Program: Cuddle Bunny Meet & Greet
Meet adorable and unique bunnies and chat about their care and special qualities on Saturday, April 9 at 9:30 a.m. People of all ages are welcome to attend this virtual program featuring bunnies from the Cuddle Bunny therapy & care community of Chicago. Pre-register to receive a Zoom program link that you can share with friends or family.
Bunnies! Storywalk
Take a bunny storywalk! You’ll find a funny bunny story set up for you to read as you walk (or hop) from page to page outside at the Woodridge Public Library. Look for this pop-up storywalk during daylight hours on nice weather days from April 9 through April 17.
Have feedback regarding Woodridge E-News? Click here!
Alerts Sign-up