Today, our community faces extreme hardships due to the COVID-19 pandemic; however, this is not the first time our community has had to cope with significant impact from infectious disease. The City Museum’s records tell of those lost during the diphtheria outbreak in the 1880s. This bacterial disease was highly contagious and primarily impacted children, […]
Spring Issue of Window to West Chicago Now Online
The City’s newsletter is your window to West Chicago! Don’t miss any of the news on upcoming services, programs or events. Spring 2020 – Window to West Chicago – .pdf 745kb Primavera 2020 – Ventana a West Chicago – .pdf 745kb
The Gardens of Celia Kruse – Then and Now
Earlier this year, City staff stumbled on an article written by Shirley Remes, a freelance writer for the Kane County Chronicle. It was the inspiration for a featured piece on page 3 of the 2020 spring issue of Window to West Chicago. Photographs below, courtesy of the West Chicago City Museum, the West Chicago Historical […]
Halloween Safety Tips & Official Trick or Treat Hours
Official Trick-or-Treat HoursThursday, October 31, 20193:00 – 7:00 p.m. Parents are encouraged to go over some basic safety tips with children before the big day. The following information is provided by the West Chicago Police Department: Always wear light-colored and/or reflective clothing so children can be seen in the dark Try to avoid wearing masks that […]
City Museum Announces New Ornament Available November 1
Starting on November 1, 2019, fans of West Chicago may pickup the 2019 West Chicago Historic Landmark Ornament, featuring the Woman’s Christian Temperance Union Fountain at the City Museum, 132 Main Street in downtown West Chicago. The ornament depicts the iconic fountain in its original location, at the intersection of Main and Washington Street. The […]
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