William Murphy, oversaw rapid growth as Woodrige mayor, dies

William Murphy, oversaw rapid growth as Woodrige mayor, dies

During his 32 years as mayor of west suburban Woodridge, William Murphy Jr. oversaw significant development and growth as the town’s population grew by about 50% and large industrial projects and the Seven Bridges development, which now includes restaurants, a movie theater, an 18-hole golf course and housing, took shape. Murphy also emerged as a forceful advocate for all DuPage County municipalities in the early 2000s amid a battle with county …