In an effort to better address Woodridge resident service needs, Pace recently announced that Route 821 will have an alternate route for the fourth morning trip made during the course of the day.  The route will operate via Janes – Janeswood - Woodridge Drive in making its way to the Belmont Metra station.  This will go into effect on February 8, 2010.  For afternoon trips returning from the Belmont Metra Station, this route will be followed upon request to the bus operator.  As a result of the change, the route segment of Woodridge Drive – Center Drive between Janes and Janeswood will not be served during the fourth morning trip.  This applies only to the fourth morning trip – all other trips made during the morning will use regular routing.  Visit this link to obtain current information on the route schedule and map.

On Thursday, January 21, Mayor Murphy presented his annual State of the Village Address to over 130 people that were in attendance.  This year’s presentation, entitled Woodridge Works Together, touched on the challenges facing the community and efforts to draw together the strength of the Village, Chamber of Commerce, businesses, residents and others in addressing and overcoming these challenges.  One of these efforts, the Shop Local Shop Woodridge campaign, encourages consumers to purchase their meals, goods and services locally in order to keep tax dollars in the local economy.  The Mayor also spoke about the Village’s success in securing 1.6 million dollars in grant money, efforts to improve the development review process, the promotion of businesses through Village publications, and how Woodridge has maintained an Aa2 rating from Moody’s Investment Services during a period where many municipalities have had their rating downgraded.