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Historic Perspective on the Pandemic
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, […]
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Message from Mayor Pineda – July 6, 2020
The following message appears in the summer issue of Window to West Chicago. I would like to take this opportunity to convey my heartfelt sorrow for those in our community who have been touched by the devastating effects of the COVID-19 virus. It has been painful to see the confirmed case numbers rise on the […]
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City Hall Closed, Friday, July 3, 2020 – Happy Independence Day
People’s Choice Online Ballot 2020 Banner Map – .pdf The artwork of resident Bruce Treudt is the perfect choice with which to wish the community a safe and happy holiday weekend at home. Home is the theme this year, for the West Chicago Cultural Arts Commission’s 2020 Art Banner Exhibit currently hanging in downtown West […]
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Summer 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. Window to West Chicago English – .pdf 745kbVentana a West Chicago Spanish – .pdf 745kb
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At Home with Merle Burleigh – July 1, 2020
Using her magic wand, which is a crochet needle, Gallery 200 member Marita Valdizan, who originally is from Peru, interlocks strands of wire to create unique creations of art. She studied arts in Peru and develops different techniques using a crochet hook and wire to create sculptural and multi-functional wearable art and mixed media. This […]
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City’s Role in the Transfer Station Review Process
While one is expected, the City has not received an application for a waste transfer station on Powis Road. That said, the City would like all of the residents to understand its role in the siting proceedings for a new transfer station in the City of West Chicago. The procedures and process, and the rights […]
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“Oh, the Places You Can Go When the Pandemic is No More!” by Artist Judith Horsley
While regular operations at West Chicago’s Gallery 200 have been impacted by COVID-19, one thing remains constant; it is a destination for the amazing talents of community artists. Earlier this spring, due to the required closure of the Gallery, the Featured Artist series went virtual with online shows of fabulous art and a Virtual Market […]
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West Chicago On-site Paper Shredding Event – August 1, 2020
The West Chicago Environmental Commission will host an On-site Paper Shredding Event from 9:00 a.m. to noon Saturday August 1, 2020 in the parking lot at City Hall. Accurate Document Destruction, Inc.(Accurate) in Elk Grove Village provides the shredding service. Their totes will be positioned 8 feet away from the shred truck and residents will place […]
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COVID-19 and Personal and Social Activities
As Phase 4 of Restore Illinois begins, the following links to CDC guidelines contain important information to help keep you, your family, and your community safe. COVID-19 and Personal and Social Activities A medida que comienza la Fase 4 de Restaurar a Illinois, los siguientes enlaces a las guías del CDC contienen información importante para […]
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Announcement on West Chicago Metra Parking Permits
The City of West Chicago has announced that due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting limited use of the commuter lots by parking permit customers, second quarter Metra parking permit payments will be applied to the third quarter period and no additional payment is due to maintain possession of/eligibility for a third quarter parking […]
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Gov. Pritzker Releases Guidelines to Safely Reopen Additional Businesses and Industries as State Advances to Next Phase of Restore Illinois
The following press release is courtesy of the Office of Governor JB Pritzker. 400,000 Illinois residents set to return to work as state moves into Phase 4 on June 26; New guidelines will allow key leisure, recreation and business sectors to safely reopen Phase 4 Guidelines for the Reopening of businesses and industries CHICAGO – […]
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At Home with Merle Burleigh – June 24, 2020
The weather, for the most part, has been pleasant. I see many people walking, jogging and riding bikes and most are following social distancing and wearing of masks, where necessary. I am finding eating at the restaurants that have dining out facilities a very pleasant experience. Living alone, I truly appreciate being served, and not […]
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