Two New Monarch Gardens Take Flight
Attention all West Chicago butterfly lovers, and there are many. Two new public gardens have been designed and installed through a collaboration between the West Chicago Park District, the City of West Chicago, and resident and Master Naturalist Judith Horsley, who applied and received a grant on the Park District’s behalf from the North American Monarch Institute (NAMI) in Madison, Wisconsin.
COVID-19 Transmission Level Remains “High” in DuPage County
The following information was released by the DuPage County Health Department on Wednesday, September 8, 2021. The DuPage County Health Department provides news releases in Spanish here: DCHD 2021 News Releases. DuPage County— DuPage County continues to see increased COVID-19 cases and individuals requiring hospitalization causing the county to remain at the highest level of Community Transmission, “High”, according to the Centers for Disease […]
To Remember and Honor – 9/11 Weekend Events at Cantigny Park
Heroes of 9/11 Memorial CeremonyCantigny Park1S151 Winfield Road, WheatonSaturday, September 1111:00 – 11:30 amFirst Division Museum, Tank ParkFree event, no advance registration required First Responders Appreciation WeekendCantigny Park1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton Saturday, September 11 – Sunday, September 127:00 a.m. – SundownFree Parking with ID Post-9/11 Veterans Resource FairCantigny Park First Division Museum Pavilion1S151 Winfield Road, […]
City’s Role in the Transfer Station Review Process
While one is expected, the City has not received an application for a waste transfer station on Powis Road. That said, the City would like all of the residents to understand its role in the siting proceedings for a new transfer station in the City of West Chicago. The procedures and process, and the rights […]
Fifth District-wide Mosquito Spraying – Monday, September 13, 2021
The City of West Chicago has been notified that weather permitting, the West Chicago Mosquito Abatement District will conduct the fourth spraying for mosquitoes Monday, September 13, 2021. Community member questions may be directed to the Mosquito Hotline (800) 942-2555 or wcmad@clarke.com. To learn about steps you can take to protect your family from West Nile Virus, […]
Environmental Commission – September 15, 2021
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At Home with Merle Burleigh – September 15, 2021
This year the first day of fall is Wednesday, September 22, 2021. This marks the turning point when darkness begins to win over daylight. The daylight hours shorten. The change of seasons inches its way in. The leaves start to change colors, ever so slightly at first, and then burst into vibrant hues of orange, […]
Finance Committee – September 23, 2021
The agenda will be posted when it becomes available.
Plan Commission/ZBA – September 21, 2021
The agenda will be posted when it becomes available.
City Council – September 20, 2021
09.20.21.Packet.City Council During the COVID-19 Pandemic, City Hall is closed for public meetings due to distancing restrictions, though interested people may teleconference from home or another location on the Zoom app. Downloading Zoom from zoom.us will provide the audio link to the meeting. Anyone wishing to provide comment on a topic or an agenda item, […]
GardenWorks Project Inspires Home Gardening
One of the priorities of The GardenWorks Project is to mobilize households and communities to grow vegetable gardens for the simple purpose of having greater access to fresh fruits and vegetables. With every household that enrolls, it invites them to participate in its membership-based program, The Food Growers Network. This network is an annual membership‐based […]
Cottage Garden of Judith and Michael Horsley
The Cottage Garden of Judith and Michael Horsley is a great example of what residents can do toward conservation efforts. This distinct style of garden combines informal design, traditional materials, dense plantings and a mixture of ornamental and edible plants.
Two New Monarch Gardens Take Flight
Attention all West Chicago butterfly lovers, and there are many. Two new public gardens have been designed and installed through a collaboration between the West Chicago Park District, the City of West Chicago, and resident and Master Naturalist Judith Horsley, who applied and received a grant on the Park District’s behalf from the North American Monarch Institute (NAMI) in Madison, Wisconsin.
COVID-19 Transmission Level Remains “High” in DuPage County
The following information was released by the DuPage County Health Department on Wednesday, September 8, 2021. The DuPage County Health Department provides news releases in Spanish here: DCHD 2021 News Releases. DuPage County— DuPage County continues to see increased COVID-19 cases and individuals requiring hospitalization causing the county to remain at the highest level of Community Transmission, “High”, according to the Centers for Disease […]
To Remember and Honor – 9/11 Weekend Events at Cantigny Park
Heroes of 9/11 Memorial CeremonyCantigny Park1S151 Winfield Road, WheatonSaturday, September 1111:00 – 11:30 amFirst Division Museum, Tank ParkFree event, no advance registration required First Responders Appreciation WeekendCantigny Park1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton Saturday, September 11 – Sunday, September 127:00 a.m. – SundownFree Parking with ID Post-9/11 Veterans Resource FairCantigny Park First Division Museum Pavilion1S151 Winfield Road, […]
City’s Role in the Transfer Station Review Process
While one is expected, the City has not received an application for a waste transfer station on Powis Road. That said, the City would like all of the residents to understand its role in the siting proceedings for a new transfer station in the City of West Chicago. The procedures and process, and the rights […]