Healthy West Chicago
We need to engage youth, seniors, and everyone in between. We need to connect with and appeal to all ethnicities and socioeconomic groups represented in our community. Our future sustainability depends on it.
~Mayor Ruben Pineda
West Chicago Mayor Ruben Pineda wants many things for his community, and at the top of the list is the overall wellness of its people. Obesity has become a national epidemic across all demographic groups, and West Chicago’s childhood obesity rate is higher than the national average.
As our country embarks on healthcare reform, our best defense will be self-imposed preventative healthcare measures. We need to focus on nutrition and physical fitness solutions that make the healthy choice the easy choice. Healthy lifestyles are difficult to maintain without supportive environments. A collective effort that engages residents, elected officials, schools, faith communities, hospitals, park district, library, restaurants and other local businesses is critical in creating this overall culture of wellness.
Learn more about the initiative to make West Chicago one of the healthiest communities in the region through a commitment to "making the healthy choice the easy choice" when it comes to nutrition and physical activity.
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Recent News About Healthy West Chicago
Week Two of Move with the Mayor Virtual Challenge
Mayor Leads West Chicago in a Virtual Physical Activity Challenge to Boost Physical Activity Nationwide Related Links Healthy West Chicago Movement AppShare a photo of your activity Mayor Ruben Pineda is joined eighteen other mayors in a nationwide initiative to reduce heart disease and stroke, the nation’s No. 1 killer, by encouraging residents to get […]
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Get Moving, West Chicago – Virtual 5K Provides Alternative to Group Run
As an alternative to the traditional 5K group runs that are extremely popular in the western suburbs but not advisable due to the need to social distance, Healthy West Chicago is sponsoring a Virtual 5K Fun Run on the weekend of August 22 & 23, 2020 as part of this year’s Move with the Mayor […]
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West Chicago Residents to Join Mayor Pineda in Combating Heart Disease & Stroke
Mayor to Lead Residents in a Virtual Physical Activity Challenge to Boost Physical Activity Nationwide Mayor Ruben Pineda is joining eighteen other mayors in a nationwide initiative to reduce heart disease and stroke, the nation’s No. 1 killer, by encouraging residents to get up and get moving. Mayor Pineda will kick off West Chicago’s third […]
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Customized App to Factor Heavily into 2020 Virtual Movement Campaign in West Chicago
Upgrade to Heka Walk v6.5 for Android Users – .pdf Continuing its tradition of promoting an active lifestyle through an organized campaign of movement activities, Healthy West Chicago partners once again with the National Forum for Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention for the 2020 Move with the Mayor Challenge (MWTM). Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, […]
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Healthy West Chicago Offers Free Virtual Cooking Matters Classes
Money Saver Alert: Let’s Talk About Food WasteJoin Healthy West Chicago’s Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Melissa O’Brien, on Wednesday, May 13th to learn how to use all the food that you have or have access to during this Free Online Class! During this course Melissa will guide you through using “hard-to-use” ingredients in a variety of […]
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First in Series of Cooking Matters Classes a Huge Success
A Cooking Matters Family Cooking Class held last night for young chefs and their families brought smiles all around. This family fun program teaches school-age children and their parents about healthy eating as a family, and the importance of working together to plan and prepare healthy meals on a budget. Special guest Mayor Ruben Pineda, […]
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Healthy West Chicago Hosts 5K Fun Run/Walk on August 24, 2019
Healthy West Chicago is hosting its 5K Fun Run/Walk with Free Kiddie Dash on Saturday, August 24, 2019 at Reed-Keppler Park at 129 West National St. West Chicago, IL. All are welcome to join in the day of fun which will kick off with a 5k Fun Run/Walk followed by a 100 meter Kiddie Dash. […]
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West Chicago Health and Fitness Social – It’s Free
Event Flier – .pdf 2MB From eating the right food to the perfect exercise routine, discover the best path to a healthier and happier you with Healthy West Chicago and Midwest Strength and Performance on Saturday, June 15, 2015 from 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. FREE Health Celebration Highlights: -Cooking demonstrations -Group fitness classes -Interactive […]
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Health and Fitness Social
Saturday, June 15, 2019 8:00 AM 12:00 PM Midwest Strength and Performance Gym (map) From eating the right food to the perfect exercise routine, discover the best path to a healthier and happier you with Healthy West Chicago and Midwest Strength and Performance on Saturday, June 15th! FREE Health Celebration Highlights:Cooking demonstrationsGroup fitness classes Interactive health exhibitor […]
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Make the 2019 Walking Challenge a Resolution for Better Health
Join Healthy West Chicago in the 2019 Walking Challenge A new digital app created especially for West Chicago residents to track steps toward heart health, has been made possible through a generous donation of a local West Chicago business, Jacobs (formerly CH2M). Every month, there will be a new challenge with prizes. Download the Challenge […]
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Cooking Matters
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 […]
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