It was a night for recognition at the top of the agenda at the City Council meeting of Monday, December 3, 2019. First up was the IHSA Class 3A State Champions Varsity Boys Soccer Team. The team received a standing ovation from Mayor Ruben Pineda, City Council and others in attendance. Following the reading of […]
“Home” is Chosen Theme for West Chicago’s 2020 Public Art Banner Exhibit
Calling all artists.Submissions now being accepted online.Deadline: February 1, 2020. Home, there’s no place like it, and the West Chicago Cultural Arts Commission (WCCAC) hopes the chosen theme evokes emotion and inspires creative expression for the concept, physical structure and/or larger community in which the artist feels a sense of belonging. “Home is the place […]
Don’t Trash Pumpkins, Compost Them – November 2, 2019
November 2, 2019First United Methodist Church643 E. Washington Street on Saturday 9:00 a.m. – noon Pumpkin collection is an annual effort by communities in Illinois to divert pumpkins from landfills by providing locations for residents to drop-off pumpkins to be composted. The West Chicago Environmental Commission and the Green Disciples of the First Untied Methodist Church […]
America in Bloom Recognizes West Chicago Resident Judith Horsley
Earlier this month, West Chicago resident Judith Horsley was recognized by the national organization America in Bloom (AiB) as one of several Dwight Lund Community Champion nominees throughout the country who have demonstrated a vision and selfless commitment to moving their communities forward. Her nomination, which was submitted by the City of West Chicago, contained […]
Cultural Arts Commission to Host Silent Auction for Select Butterflies in The Butterfly Effect Public Art Project
The Butterfly Effect, a public art project of the West Chicago Cultural Arts Commission, West Chicago Garden Club, People Made Visible and the America in Bloom Committee, added color and whimsy to public gardens throughout the City through the installation of 36 local artist-designed butterflies. The display of butterflies which officially landed in May of […]
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