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Railroad Days Free Entertainment Schedule Announced
Watch the 2019 Railroad Days TV commercial here2019 Railroad Days Schedule West Chicago’s Railroad Days FestivalJuly 11 – 14, 2019Pioneer ParkCorner of West Forest Avenue and Lyman Street West Chicago celebrates summer and community at its annual Railroad Days Festival, Thursday, July 11 – Sunday, July 14, 2019, coordinated and managed by the Western DuPage […]
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At Home with Merle Burleigh – June 26, 2019
Kruse ’N Art is the summer exhibit at the West Chicago Historical Society Kruse House Museum, 527 Main Street. The artwork of many talented artists from West Chicago, were from West Chicago or have West Chicago connections are on display throughout the rooms of the102 year-old historic four square home, blending well with the period […]
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Hands-free Driving Enforcement in West Chicago
Did you know that it is illegal to have a cell phone in your hand while driving? It doesn’t matter if you’re texting your friend, changing a song, checking your GPS or talking to your loved one on speaker phone, it is illegal in Illinois to operate an electronic communication device (aka cell phone or […]
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Update #1 – Fact Sheet & Safety Flier for Union Pacific’s Big Boy No. 4014 Locomotive Prepares for ‘Great Race Across the Midwest’
Updates: June 26, 2019 Great Race Fact Sheet -.pdf 555kbUP Big Boy Safety Flier .pdf 110kb The 150th anniversary celebration of the transcontinental railroad’s completion isn’t over yet. Union Pacific is just gathering steam following its May 9 ceremony in Ogden, Utah, commemorating the anniversary. The newly restored Big Boy No. 4014, the world’s largest […]
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Art in the Garden This Saturday at the Kruse House
Join the West Chicago Historical Society and People Made Visible / Gallery 200 for an afternoon of art in the garden at the Kruse House Museum, 527 Main Street, Saturday, June 29th 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. The beautiful historic gardens which are tended to the by the West Chicago Garden Club will be on display; […]
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West Chicago is All In for America in Bloom
America in Bloom’s (AiB) Executive Director Laura Kunkle enjoyed a visit in downtown West Chicago with Mayor Pineda and City staff on Tuesday, June 17, 2019. The visit was planned as a result of Kunkle’s many responsibilities with the upcoming AiB Symposium in October, which takes place this year in neighboring St. Charles. “Laura’s visit […]
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At Home with Merle Burleigh – June 19, 2019
West Chicago Fire Protection District hosted a Retirement and Promotion Ceremony Friday, June 7, 2019. Retiring was Battalion Chief Hugh Stott. Receiving promotions were Lieutenant Jeff Keefe and Firefighter Mike Meyers. The retirement ceremony included the inspection of personnel, where Stott greeted each member of his shift personally and the Last Tone Out from […]
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Home, a New Exhibit at the City Museum
The newest exhibit at the West Chicago City Museum focuses on a topic dear to everyone’s heart – home. Earlier this year a call for art was announced encouraging artists working in both visual and performing arts to collaborate with the Museum on an exhibit which would reflect the history of West Chicago through the […]
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West Chicago Celebrates Illinois Pollinator Week June 17 – 23
Has your garden gone quiet, the hum and buzz of busy pollinators a faint whisper? Do you remember summer nights driving through clouds of insects but now arrive home with a clean windshield? Do you miss the enchantment of watching the flash and glimmer of fireflies? While we’ve been busy doing human stuff, pollinators and […]
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Art in the Park to Feature Jazz Occurrence & KAIA String Quartet June 21, 2019
Friday, June 21, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.The Shell, Reed-Keppler Park 201 W. National Street Join People Made Visible for a family night of music and art in the park! On this year’s Make Music Day, bring a picnic and come in play clothes that you can decorate while you take part in interactive […]
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West Chicago Firefighters Assist at Scene of House Fire
On Saturday 6/15/19, at approximately 0630, The West Chicago Fire Protection District responded to a report of a house on fire in the 31W. 300 block of Prairie Lane in Wayne. Firefighters arrived on scene within minutes of the initial alarm and reported heavy smoke and fire coming from the home. Firefighters worked quickly to […]
Read MoreFirst District-wide Spraying for Mosquitoes Scheduled – June 18, 2019
The City of West Chicago has been notified that, weather permitting, the West Chicago Mosquito Abatement District will conduct the first spraying for mosquitoes on Tuesday, June 18, 2019. Citizen questions may be directed to the Mosquito Hotline (800) 942-2555 or wcmad@clarke.com.
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