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Good day Woodridge! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How do Woodridge 68 administrator and teacher salaries really compare?
  • Woodridge linebacker's huge game earns him national Division III honor

Also on today's calendar: Naperville Artisan Market at CityGate Centre (This Sat-Sun, Sep 19-20) and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 76 and low of 64 degrees.
  • Friday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 77, low: 66.
  • Saturday: Some rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 83 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 2024-25: Average administrator salary was 79.1% higher than teacher salary in Gavin School District 37 (lakecountygazette.com) — Woodridge School District 68 ranks among Illinois' largest districts, with administrators averaging about $175,000 and teachers about $88,500 in 2024-25, according to state data. The report compares Woodridge's pay levels with dozens of other big districts and notes ongoing teacher shortages statewide, which are forcing many schools to lean on substitutes and larger classes.
   

• DeMaio earns D3football Team of the Week honor (jg-tc.com) — Woodridge native Joey DeMaio, a senior linebacker at Illinois Wesleyan, has earned a spot on D3football.com's National Team of the Week after a standout game against Trine. DeMaio, a Lemont High grad, led his team in tackles, added two sacks and a key interception, and helped the Titans start their season 2-0.
   

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Ok Woodridge! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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