City of West Chicago, Illinois

Where History and Progress Meet

Student Talent Sparkles as Frosty Fest Approaches, Contest Winners Announced

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For more than ten years, elementary school children in West Chicago have been invited to participate in a project that connects them to the City in a special way for the holidays. A student essay contest that rewards three winners in each grade category with a classroom visit, ride in the Mayor’s horse-drawn Frosty Fest […]

Victory for West Chicago Wildcats Boys’ Soccer Team at State Championship

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A huge win for the West Chicago Wildcats Boys’ Soccer Team on Saturday, November 9, 2019, is a huge win for the entire City. The pride and spirit the team displayed winning the Class 3A Boys State Soccer Championship was memorable for their families, friends, and extremely significant to Mayor Ruben Pineda. “It’s incredible,” Mayor […]

2019 Veterans Day Speech

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November 11, 2019 11:00 a.m. Start American Legion Post 300 Presented by Mayor Ruben Pineda Veterans – men and women in service to their country, the embodiment of everything that has made this country the greatest nation in the world – courage, honor, grit, determination, and an undying loyalty to the basic tenets upon which […]

West Chicago Mayor Proclaims November 10, 2019 “American Legion Auxiliary Centennial Day”

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West Chicago’s Mayor Ruben Pineda has formally proclaimed Sunday, November 10, 2019, as “American Legion Auxiliary Centennial Day.” During the presentation of the Proclamation at the November 4, 2019 City Council meeting, Mayor Pineda praised the American Legion Auxiliary, the world’s largest patriotic service organization, which is celebrating its 100th anniversary on Sunday, November 10, […]

America in Bloom Recognizes West Chicago Resident Judith Horsley

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Earlier this month, West Chicago resident Judith Horsley was recognized by the national organization America in Bloom (AiB) as one of several Dwight Lund Community Champion nominees throughout the country who have demonstrated a vision and selfless commitment to moving their communities forward. Her nomination, which was submitted by the City of West Chicago, contained […]