1950s
Albert Kaufman’s plan
Housing developer Albert Kaufman was largely responsible for creating the village, and most of its homes, businesses and churches date from after the 1950s.
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Living in Woodridge, Illinois
A wooded village about 24 miles southwest of the Chicago Loop, on a ridge above the DuPage River.
01 — At a Glance
A wooded village on a ridge above the river.
Woodridge was incorporated on August 24, 1959, with fewer than 500 residents. It’s named for its wooded setting on a ridge, known locally as The Ridge, above the East Branch of the DuPage River. The 2020 census counted 34,158 residents. The village sits just north of where I-55 meets Route 53. The ZIP code is 60517.
02 — History
The story of Woodridge.
Woodridge is a young village, built almost entirely since the 1950s by a developer with a plan. A few chapters from its story.
1959
Fewer than 500 people
Woodridge incorporated on August 24, 1959, with fewer than 500 residents.
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The Ridge
A name from the land
The village took its name from its wooded setting on a steep hillside, The Ridge, above the East Branch of the DuPage River.
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Today
Home Run Inn
Woodridge is home to the Home Run Inn pizzeria chain.
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03 — Education
A tradition of learning.
Woodridge School District 68 runs six elementary schools and a junior high. Most high school students attend Woodridge North or South, with some in Lemont and Naperville schools.
Boundaries follow the address. Confirm school assignment for each address with the district before you buy.
Search HomesPublic · K–8
Woodridge School District 68
Six elementary schools and one junior high.
- Edgewood, Willow Creek, Sipley
- William F. Murphy, Meadowview, Goodrich
- Jefferson Junior High School
Public · Grades 9–12
Community High School District 99
Most Woodridge students attend these high schools.
- Woodridge North High School
- Woodridge South High School
Public · Other
Lemont 210 and Naperville 203
Serve parts of south Woodridge and Seven Bridges.
- Lemont High School
- Naperville District 203 schools
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04 — Lifestyle
Everyday life in Woodridge.
Bike paths, golf and a water park keep Woodridge busy all summer.
Parks & Outdoors
Cypress Cove
The park district’s water park.
Bike paths
Paved park district paths run through the village.
Janes Avenue Park
Includes a lighted skate park.
Golf & Recreation
Seven Bridges
A championship golf course open to the public.
Village Greens
The village’s own 18-hole course.
Athletic Recreation Center
The park district’s indoor center, opened in 2017.
Getting Around
I-55
The interstate runs just south of the village.
I-355 and Route 53
Both run along the village’s west side.
Woodridge
Woodridge borders Woodridge to the north.
Source: Wikipedia: Woodridge, Illinois