This January, City staff hosted the first class of West Chicago’s Local Government Academy (LGA). A total of nine participants attended the weekly classes held in the City Council Chambers. The participant pool ranged from students in the 6th grade to freshmen in college. For some, this was their first visit to City Hall, but […]
New Outreach Program Attempts to Connect Young Latino Residents to City Government and Inspire Civic Engagement
The City of West Chicago is introducing a new program to build civic engagement with West Chicago’s young Latino residents. Called the Local Government Academy, the program will offer an in-depth look at the services and operations provided by City government, including a session on public service and volunteerism. The eight-week after school program will […]
Local Government Academy Accepting Applications
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACADEMY | Fostering Civic Participation in West Chicago About the Program The LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACADEMY is a program that is aligned with the interest and needs of the West Chicago community as outlined in the 2016 West Chicago Strategic Plan. The goal is to broaden participation in community leadership while investing in long-term […]
One West Chicago’s Symbolic Community Garden is in Full Bloom
Pride in community diversity was in full bloom this past Saturday at downtown West Chicago’s signature spring event, Blooming Fest. City of West Chicago staff planned an activity which invited the community’s younger residents to create flowers made of paper which were assembled and “planted” in a symbolic community garden. This activity was designed to […]
