Yard Waste Collection Begins April 1 

Yard waste collection officially resumes on April 1 and continues through December 15. Residents can dispose of yard waste at the curb on their normal refuse collection day. One sticker is required for every 33-gallon unlined container or yard waste paper bag. Brush should be packaged in bundles no more than 4 feet in length and 2 feet in diameter. Each bundle must have a yard waste sticker attached and cannot weigh more than 50 pounds. Residents can also use environmentally friendly alternatives to dispose of yard waste. These options include mulching and composting. Visit DuPage County’s website for information on composting. 

Woodridge Park District Easter Egg Hunt!

Join the Woodridge Park District this weekend for an egg-stravaganza filled with excitement, laughter, and surprises galore! Bring your own basket to collect your eggs…there will be thousands! But wait, there’s more! Hidden among the colorful eggs are special golden tickets with grand prizes waiting to be discovered. Will you be the lucky one to find it? The Easter Bunny will be there too, ready to hop into photos with everyone! If you’re able to contribute, they’ll also be gathering non-perishable food items for donation to the West Suburban Food Pantry.

Date: Saturday, March 30th

Time: Ages 1-2 & 3-4 Start at 10:00 am | Ages 5-6 & 7-9 Start at 10:30 am

Fee: FREE!

Location: Jefferson Jr. High School Turf Field, 7200 Janes Ave, Woodridge, IL 60517

Parking: Jefferson Jr. High School or the Town Centre Parking Lot

Ages: 9 years & younger

April is Autism Acceptance Month!

Join the DuPage Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Advisory Committee for a Zoom Call with Maureen Dunne

Join the DuPage Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Advisory Committee and DuPage County resident and nationally recognized expert, Maureen Dunne, Author of The Neurodiversity Edge: The Essential Guide to Embracing Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia, and Other Neurological Differences for Any Organization on Thursday, April 4th from 5:30 - 7:00 PM.

Register here.

Total Solar Eclipse Glasses Giveaway

The Woodridge Public Library is giving away total solar eclipse viewing glasses at the circulation desk from April 1 through April 8 while supplies last! Receive one pair per person. Visit the Library on April 8 to view the eclipse, pick up an eclipse handout, and check out a book from the eclipse display.

Southern DuPage County Regional Trail Footbridge Temporary Closure

The Southern DuPage County Regional Trail footbridge near 63rd Street Park will be closed for repairs on Monday, April 1 through Friday, April 5. Please be advised that there will be no access to the bridge during this time.

DuPage County Approves New Strategic Plan



DuPage County has approved its new strategic plan outlining a comprehensive vision for the future of the County over the next five years. The plan is a roadmap for progress that will guide decision-making and resource allocation to achieve the County’s vision. The County developed the plan over the course of the last year, with input from residents, community leaders, local officials, and County leadership and staff. The plan incorporates feedback gathered through a variety of channels, including surveys, public forums, and stakeholder meetings. To view the new plan, please visit dupagecounty.gov/strategicplan.

Kindergarten Pre-Registration for Woodridge 68

Do you have a child eligible for kindergarten attendance for the 2024-25 school year? If so, mark your calendar for Woodridge School District 68’s kindergarten pre-registration to be held on Wednesday, April 3 from 3:30 pm -6:30 pm. Register at your child’s home elementary school.

Children currently enrolled in the blended preschool program need not attend, but will need to complete returning student registration. Children must be five years of age on or before September 1, 2024, and the student’s birth certificate must be presented.

More detailed information can be found by clicking the ‘Registration’ button on the Find it Fast bar on the district website or going directly to woodridge68.org/registration.

2024 Congressional Art Competition

Started by Members of the U.S. House of Representatives in 1982, the Congressional Art Competition is a nationwide annual art competition that allows high-school-age students to showcase their artistic ability. The winning piece of art from each Congressional district is displayed in an eleven-month exhibit in the U.S. Capitol. 

Submissions are now open for high-school-age students residing in Illinois' 11th Congressional District! For artwork guidelines and submission requirements, click here. All submissions are due on April 22, 2024.

Calling all Woodridge Volunteers, We Need Your Help!

Calling all Woodridge Volunteers, we need your help! The Woodridge Special Events Committee is looking for volunteers to help at the Village’s 2024 4th of July Picnic at Castaldo Park. Community involvement is important to the success of this special Woodridge event. 

Woodridge has had a long-standing tradition of celebrating the 4th of July at Castaldo Park. The Woodridge Special Events Committee’s 4th of July Picnic began on July 4, 1968, as part of the State of Illinois’ Sesquicentennial (150th) Anniversary. Your help as a volunteer makes events like this possible! This busy event is fun for the whole family. We cannot make events like this happen without the generous support from neighbors and friends in our community.

FLASHBACK FRIDAY

2020 Easter Bunny Visits

Flashback to 2020 when the Easter Bunny visited families by car after festivities were postponed due to the pandemic. Meet the Easter Bunny in person this weekend at the Woodridge Park District Easter Egg Hunt! More information here.

Do you have a Woodridge Flashback Friday photo?

Send it to us and it could be featured in the next E-News issue!