West Chicago, Illinois: August 9, 2019 – It’s been a week since West Chicago said farewell to the Union Pacific’s Big Boy, and having reveled in its visit, some feel the community will never be quite the same. As more than 45,000 people converged at the Larry S. Provo Union Pacific Training Center on Spencer […]
West Chicago is All In for America in Bloom
America in Bloom’s (AiB) Executive Director Laura Kunkle enjoyed a visit in downtown West Chicago with Mayor Pineda and City staff on Tuesday, June 17, 2019. The visit was planned as a result of Kunkle’s many responsibilities with the upcoming AiB Symposium in October, which takes place this year in neighboring St. Charles. “Laura’s visit […]
West Chicago Celebrates Illinois Pollinator Week June 17 – 23
Has your garden gone quiet, the hum and buzz of busy pollinators a faint whisper? Do you remember summer nights driving through clouds of insects but now arrive home with a clean windshield? Do you miss the enchantment of watching the flash and glimmer of fireflies? While we’ve been busy doing human stuff, pollinators and […]
Local D-Day Hero to be Honored at Railroad Days Parade
Richard “Dick” Truitt of West Chicago, chosen as Grand Marshal for the annual Railroad Days Parade, will be celebrated for his service to the community, the country, and the world on Saturday, June 8, 2019 West Chicago resident Richard “Dick” Truitt will be honored as the Grand Marshall in Saturday’s Railroad Days Parade in West […]
Mayor Pineda’s Memorial Day Message: “West Chicago will never forget you”
Good morning and thank you to the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6791, its Ladies Auxiliary, members of the American Legion Post 300, its Ladies Auxiliary, and the Sons of the American Legion, for the privilege of speaking to you today as we gather to honor the memory of our fallen heroes. Thank you also to the many individuals and […]
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