Sharon Hadden and Teresa Woodard, judges from America in Bloom, will be in West Chicago Monday and Tuesday, July 22 and 23, 2019. The areas of judging include Urban Forestry, Flower Displays, Landscaped Areas, Community Vitality, Environmental Efforts, Celebrating Heritage and Overall Impression. While visiting, not only do judges become acquainted  and learn about the […]

Everything is on track for the 48th annual Railroad Days Fest Thursday, July 11, through Sunday, July 14, 2019, at Pioneer Park, 479 West Forest Avenue. The fun event includes the carnival, entertainment and food. Free shuttle bus service is available during hours of operation and a half hour after close time Friday, Saturday and […]

When the weather turns hot and muggy, my thoughts turn to Trees. I think of the cool air provided with their shade In a shaded yard; it often is about 15 degrees cooler than in a full sun area. At a recent Western DuPage Chamber of Commerce breakfast, Anne Dalrymple from Kramer Tree Specialists said […]

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 […]

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 […]