Columnist Merle Burleigh meets with representatives of CN EcoConnexions From the Ground Up Grant Program and America in Bloom Through America in Bloom, West Chicago was the recipient of CN EcoConnexions From the Ground Up grant of $25,000, which was used for the planting of about 100 trees in the City’s 2019 tree planting program. […]
New Trees in West Chicago Cause for Celebration
A celebration recognizing the funding support of CN EcoConnexions From the Ground Up and America in Bloom to the City of West Chicago for its 2019 Parkway Tree Planting Program, will take place on Main Street at the opening ceremony of Blooming Fest, led by Mayor Ruben Pineda, on Saturday, May 18, 2019 at 9:00 […]
Planting A Better Tomorrow – Arbor Day Celebration
Celebrate Arbor DayApril 26, 2019 5 p.m.Reed-Keppler Park129 W. National Street There is nothing more inspiring than a community coming together for a greater cause. The community of West Chicago has devotedly worked on replacing and improving trees in Reed-Keppler Park after a devastating storm in 2012 wiped out close to 200 trees. Since then, […]
City of West Chicago Receives a CN EcoConnexions – From the Ground Up Grant through America in Bloom for its 2019 Parkway Tree Planting Program
As the frozen ground of another harsh Midwest winter begins to thaw, City of West Chicago Public Works staff gears up with plans for spring parkway tree planting, this year with the help of a CN EcoConnexions – From the Ground Up matching grant of $25,000. The CN EcoConnexions From the Ground Up program, in […]
