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At Home with Merle Burleigh – December 4, 2019
Again the magic in his old silk hat wafts throughout the community, spreading a festive air when Frosty the Snowman comes to West Chicago for Frosty Fest from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Saturday, December 7, 2019, in the historic downtown district. Pre-fest events include the Holiday Open House, from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the […]
Read MoreIt’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Frosty Fest
City Public Work’s crews have been as busy as Santa’s elves decorating downtown West Chicago for the seasonal event that takes place on Saturday, December 7, 2019 from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. Holiday lights downtown, a sleigh and reindeer display at Sesqui Park, winter-themed banners and more have been added to the festive atmosphere and […]
Read MoreAt Home with Merle Burleigh – November 27, 2019
With Thanksgiving begins the whirlwind of holiday activities with many events taking place in our community. Attend and enjoy as many as you can fit into your schedules. Most importantly, take the time to enjoy Thanksgiving, one of my favorites holidays. It is a time to be together with family and/or friends, dining on delicious […]
Read MoreWest Chicago Police Station Hours Change
Please note the following new hours at the West Chicago Police Station, located at 325 Spencer Street: The West Chicago Police Department Records Section is staffed from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. If you call the Police Department after 4:30 pm, or on weekends and holidays, your call will automatically be transferred […]
Read MoreMayor Pineda Encourages Community to “Shop Small, Shop Local”
The Western DuPage Chamber of Commerce is promoting a Shop Small social media campaign that is attracting attention for its many member businesses in West Chicago, as well as Winfield and Warrenville. The campaign ties in with a national effort coordinated every year by American Express to raise awareness for the importance of supporting local […]
Read MoreWinter Butterflies to Adorn Community Tree
West Chicago’s Gallery 200, 103 West Washington Street, was aflutter with activity last Friday. Community members were invited to join staff from Kramer Tree Specialists, a West Chicago business which for the past ten years has generously donated their services to decorate the official tree for Frosty Fest, for a very special activity that was […]
Read MoreBefore You Hit the Road this Thanksgiving, Buckle-up and Designate a Sober Driver
As Illinoisans gear up for one of the busiest travel times of the year, the West Chicago Police Department announced its plans for a traffic safety campaign focusing on impaired and unbuckled drivers. “Holiday traffic brings with it an increased risk for accidents,” said Chief Michael Uplegger. “To ensure your family makes it to and […]
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