Here it is August already, the dog days of summer with hot days and cool nights. Take the time to enjoy by walking, visiting interesting sites, go to some entertainment venues, take a vacation and/or a staycation, and visit with friends, families and neighbors. Most of all, relax and have fun. AROUND AND ABOUT             […]

Taking short walks, I see litter scattered, especially in public areas, not a lot, but enough to make it noticeable. Litter has a negative effect on both the appearance of the community and the environment. This was so stressed when I served on the Clean and Proud Committee, many years ago.  Many steps were taken […]

Wow, summer seems to be flying by so quickly. I already am starting to write about activities in August. West Chicago Lions Club is planning the luncheon for new teachers in West Chicago Elementary School District 33, and Benjamin School District 25, while the West Chicago Rotary Club is planning the luncheon for the new […]

One of my favorite holidays is quickly approaching, National Ice Cream Day Sunday, July 18, 2021. In 1984, President Ronald Reagan proclaimed July as National Ice Cream Month and established National Ice Cream Day as the third Sunday in July. Ice cream shops in West Chicago include La Michoacana Elite, Jorge’s Paleteria y Neveria Ice […]