City of West Chicago, Illinois

Where History and Progress Meet

2018 Veterans Day Observance

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2018 Veterans Day Observance November 11, 2018 10:30 a.m. Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6791 431 N Neltnor Blvd. West Chicago Mayor Ruben Pineda gives the patriotic message. Included in the program is the 21-gun salute by members of the American Legion Post 300 and the VFW and the playing of “Taps” by two students from […]

Cooking Matters

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Healthy West Chicago’s 6-week Cooking Matters classes wrapped up Wednesday, October 24, 2018, with a Healthy Cooking Food Competition. What participants didn’t know, was that judging the prepared dishes would be West Chicago Mayor Ruben Pineda, himself a former chef. Mayor Pineda enjoyed the event, and said afterwards, “Great time, great food.” For more information […]

West Chicago’s Food Festival Hits the Mark

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West Chicago’s first ever Food Festival was met with great enthusiasm by those attending. From lifelong residents to new families to visitors from outside of the community, smiling faces were the common denominator as people waited in line to sample a wide array of food offerings. Musical entertainment, sunny skies and kid friendly activities added […]

World Heart Day Celebration Planned for West Chicago

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Saturday, September 29, 2018 10:00 a.m. – noon Gary Elementary School – 130 East Forest Avenue The City of West Chicago and Healthy West Chicago will partner with the National Forum for Heart Disease & Stroke Prevention to provide residents with a way to celebrate their achievement in the Move with the Mayor Challenge, as […]