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Art is the Heart of the City at Gallery 200 in March
The eighth annual Art is the Heart of the City is the exhibit for the month of March at Gallery 200, 103 West Washington Street. On display is the artwork of students in grades first through eighth at West Chicago Elementary School District 33 schools. There is a variety of both two-dimensional and three-dimensional media, […]
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At Home with Merle Burleigh – February 26, 2020
February 2020 is a Leap Year, making five Saturdays in the shortest month of the year. There are Leap Year traditions in various countries, which one can celebrate this Saturday/ February 29. Leap Day is often paired with romance. In Scotland women must wear a red petticoat when proposing on Leap Day, in Denmark, if […]
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West Chicago Police Officers Take a Plunge for Special Olympics Illinois
The West Chicago Police Department again participates in the Coolest Event of the Year—the Law Enforcement Torch Run Polar Plunge, where law enforcement officers take a flying leap into the frigid waters of an Illinois lake to support Special Olympics Illinois athletes. The West Chicago Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 85, captained by Detective Robbi […]
Read MoreAt Home with Merle Burleigh – February 19, 2020
At the Annual Dinner of the Western DuPage Chamber of Commerce held Friday, February 7, 2020, there were many downcast eyes, but not of sadness. All eyes were on feet. This was appropriate for the “Stepping Into 2020” themed event, and the invitations said, “Black tie optional, sneakers mandatory.” It was fun to see the […]
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At Home with Merle Burleigh – February 12, 2020
We apologize for the inconvenience, however due to technical difficulties the weekly column cannot be posted on the City’s website. However, Merle’s column is available on her website, www.merleburl.com. Thank you for your patience.
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City Hall Closed – February 17, 2020
City Hall will be closed on Monday, February 17, 2020 in observance of Presidents’ Day.
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Extending the Natural World at Gallery 200 All Month
Artist Joanne Barsanti is February’s Featured Artist though her Opening Reception is scheduled for January 31, 2010 from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. at Gallery 200, 103 West Washington Street. After she retired from a career in technology, Joanne re-directed her energies towards art. What began as a photography-based hobby slowly morphed into an Encore Career. […]
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At Home with Merle Burleigh – February 5, 2020
We apologize for the inconvenience, however due to technical difficulties the weekly column cannot be posted on the City’s website. However, Merle’s column is available on her website, www.merleburl.com. Thank you for your patience.
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Art Banner Deadline Extended to February 21
Following requests from artists requesting a deadline extension for submitting their artwork for the annual juried Art Banner Exhibit, the West Chicago Cultural Arts Commission has agreed to extend the deadline to Friday, February 21, 2020. An online submission application may be found at https://form.jotform.com/92166762392161. All media are welcome, with no limitation to technique or […]
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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 […]
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Two West Chicago Businesses Earn Designation as Great Place to Work-Certified™ Companies
Two West Chicago businesses, Wise Plastics Technologies, 1601 W. Hawthorne Lane, and Ball Horticultural Company, 622 Town Road, have been honored with the Great Place to Work® Certification. Certification is a significant achievement. Using validated employee feedback gathered with Great Place to Work’s rigorous, data-driven For All methodology, Certification confirms 7 out of 10 employees […]
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