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Community Partners Hosting Food Drive through September

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The City of West Chicago, Healthy West Chicago, the West Chicago Public Library District, and the West Chicago Park District have teamed up to launch the WeGo Warhol Community Food Drive, aimed at collecting food items for local food pantries through the month of September. This effort coincides with the DuPage County "Warhol" art exhibit at the McAninch Arts Center, and both the art exhibit and the food drive will conclude on Sunday, September 10.

In partnership with the People’s Resource Center, these organizations are calling upon local residents, businesses, and organizations to support fellow community members facing food insecurity caused by rising food costs.

Organizations and community members can contribute to this worthy cause by donating non-perishable food items at various locations across West Chicago, including:

  • West Chicago Park District’s ARC Center at 201 W. National Street
  • West Chicago Public Library at 118 W. Washington Street
  • West Chicago City Hall at 475 Main Street

Examples of donations include canned goods, pasta, rice, canned proteins (such as tuna and chicken), peanut butter, and cereal. For other ideas and examples, please visit the People’s Resource Center’s website to view the most needed items at local pantries.

Please consider making a positive impact on the West Chicago community by participating in the WeGo Warhol Community Food Drive and helping those in need gain access to essential food supplies.

For questions or more information, please email communications@westchicago.org.

If you are in need of food pantry services, please visit the People’s Resource Center’s website to learn how you can begin receiving food from local pantries.

Business Community Update: June 2023

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The City of West Chicago welcomed the following new businesses to the community in June 2023.

  • Javi Mexican Grill is a new Mexican food restaurant located to 956 E. Roosevelt Road featuring a variety of authentic Mexican cuisine.
  • Universal Church is a new place of worship that is now located at 1213 Joliet Street, Unit B.

The City would also like to congratulate Congresswoman Delia Ramirez, State Senator Karina Villa and State Representative Maura Hirschauer with the opening of their shared Federal and State District Officer at 946 N. Neltnor Boulevard, Unit 104.

City Joins DuPage Communities in Celebrating Warhol Exhibit

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The City of West Chicago has recently joined with other communities in DuPage County to celebrate the summer art exhibit, "Warhol," which is being held at the McAninch Arts Center on the College of DuPage campus, located at 425 Fawell Boulevard.

On Monday, July 17, the West Chicago City Council marked the occasion by unveiling Andy Warhol-inspired portraits at the West Chicago City Hall. This temporary art installation coincides with similar displays in various locations throughout the DuPage County region, featuring significant and notable figures from each community.

The portraits are showcased on the south-facing outdoor windows of City Hall along Main Street, directly across from the Metra Station Parking Lot. These portraits specifically depict different immigrants who played vital roles in shaping the West Chicago community. Among them are Emeteria Zarate from Mexico, John Tye from Ireland, Henry Bayer from Germany, and Helen Hills from England.

To provide insight into the lives of these depicted individuals, a brief description accompanies each portrait. Additionally, community members can learn more about these figures or can view other community installations by visiting the Cleve Carny Museum of Art’s website.

The City of West Chicago takes pride in participating in this county-wide initiative, which highlights DuPage County as a region that values and embraces art and culture within its communities.

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