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World Heart Day Celebration Planned for West Chicago
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 […]
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Memorable Evening for West Chicago Sister Cities and Friends from Taufkirchen (Vils)
A recent visit from thirteen students and four adults from Taufkirchen (Vils) Germany strengthened a long-standing relationship with West Chicagoans through the West Chicago Sister Cities organization. Since 1999, citizens from both Sister Cities countries have pledged their friendship and enjoyed fellowship through exchange visits over the years. Last month, the German group arrived for […]
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Fall Driving Safety Tips
As weather and road conditions change with the season, following fall driving safety tips will help keep you safe as you enjoy the cool, crisp air and the beautiful colors of the autumn leaves. The Dangers of Leaves on the Roads When leaves accumulate on the roadway and become wet, they can get extremely slippery, […]
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A Sense of Place: Celebrating the West Chicago Public Library’s History
As the West Chicago Public Library District celebrates its 25th year in its current building next month, the City Museum celebrates the history of the library in our community. Our historical records tell us that West Chicago had a library as early as 1879, back in the day when the town was informally known as […]
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Move with the Mayor on September 22, 2018 – Final Walk Includes a Photo Contest
A photo contest sponsored by the National Forum for Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention will reward one lucky (and creative) Move with the Mayor (MWTM) participant with a $100 gift card donated by the Forum. The weekly walks have been very successful, with over 3 million steps already logged for West Chicago through the HekaHealth […]
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Prospective Candidate Packets Available for Consolidated Election of April 2, 2019
As a service of the City Clerk’s Office, information packets and forms are available at the West Chicago City Hall for prospective candidates for the April 2, 2019 Consolidated Election. Offices up for election are as follows: Alderman: four-year term; one each in Wards 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 Alderman: two-year […]
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National Coffee With A Cop Day
Wednesday, October 3, 2018 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. McDonalds 305 S. Neltnor Blvd. Join officers from the West Chicago Police Department for a cup of joe on National Coffee with a Cop Day. Coffee With A Cop is a movement designed to help break down the barriers in communities between residents and officers that can […]
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At Home with Merle Burleigh – September 19, 2018
Excitement and anticipation are the words to describe the audience attending the sixth Annual Miss Mexican Heritage Scholarship Pageant Friday, September 14, 2018, at DuPage County Fairgrounds. As the time for the announcement drew near, not only the contestants but also family and friends held their breaths in nervous anticipation, “And Miss Mexican Heritage is […]
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At Home with Merle Burleigh – September 12, 2018
In preparation of the double feature of the Varsity Soccer game against Kennedy High School and of the Varsity Football completion against Larkin High School, West Chicago Community High School is at the peak of excitement with Homecoming 2018 activities now through Saturday, September 16, 2017. The theme is “WeGo Around the World” with each […]
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Mosquito Spraying Scheduled – September 12
The City has received notice that the West Chicago Mosquito Abatement District has authorized a District-wide mosquito spraying for this evening September 12, 2018, weather permitting. Citizen questions may be directed to the Mosquito Hotline (800) 942-2555 or wcmad@clarke.com.
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Remembering 9/11
Location: Reed-Keppler Park 250 West National Street I Love My Country, part of the Randolph Rose Collection, is a detailed bronze statue of children holding the American flag. It measures 39” x 60” x 81”H. The beautiful bronze patina sets off the red, white and blue of the American Flag for an inspiring and patriotic […]
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