As the brisk weather sets in, West Chicago gears up for another festive winter season. This year, the fun goes virtual with various activities in the planning stages. Registration has now opened for the Virtual Frosty 5K, which could be run or walked anytime between December 4 – 13, 2020. Those who register ($10 fee) […]
City Cancels Blooming Fest Event Due to COVID-19
As the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak continues to cause cancellations of public gatherings across the country, the City of West Chicago has announced that in the interest of public health and safety it is cancelling Blooming Fest, the downtown garden festival scheduled for Saturday, May 16, 2020. “We have been monitoring the situation closely, following the […]
Garden, Craft, and Food Vendors Wanted for West Chicago’s Blooming Fest
General Vendor ApplicationFood Vendor Application The City of West Chicago is now accepting applications for vendors for its annual downtown garden festival, Blooming Fest, scheduled on Saturday, May 16, 2020 from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Organized by City staff and community volunteers, the event combines the West Chicago Garden Club’s annual plant sale with a craft and fine […]
Downtown Planting Party and Beautification a Community-building Opportunity
Volunteers NeededTuesday, May 14, 20194:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.Meet Outside at Fox Community Center306 Main Street Volunteer Flier – .pdf 325kb The collaborative spirit is part of the fabric of the West Chicago community where volunteers pitch in when needed. Help is needed on Tuesday, May 14, 2019 from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. to beautify […]
Veterans Day Observance Announced
November 11, 2013 – 10:30 a.m. American Legion Post 300 – 123 Main Street The community Veterans Day service is at 10:30 a.m. at American Legion Post 300, 123 Main Street. The ceremony includes the 21-gun salute and the playing of “Taps” by Quinton Letts and Anna Clark, students at Community High School District 94. […]
