Taking short walks, I see litter scattered, especially in public areas, not a lot, but enough to make it noticeable. Litter has a negative effect on both the appearance of the community and the environment. This was so stressed when I served on the Clean and Proud Committee, many years ago.  Many steps were taken […]

Wow, summer seems to be flying by so quickly. I already am starting to write about activities in August. West Chicago Lions Club is planning the luncheon for new teachers in West Chicago Elementary School District 33, and Benjamin School District 25, while the West Chicago Rotary Club is planning the luncheon for the new […]

One of my favorite holidays is quickly approaching, National Ice Cream Day Sunday, July 18, 2021. In 1984, President Ronald Reagan proclaimed July as National Ice Cream Month and established National Ice Cream Day as the third Sunday in July. Ice cream shops in West Chicago include La Michoacana Elite, Jorge’s Paleteria y Neveria Ice […]

At the Monday, June 21, 2021, City Council meeting, City Clerk Nancy Smith administered the oath of office to Colin Fleury, the new West Chicago Police Chief. Holding the Bible was his wife Eileen and watching were their four sons and one daughter, and other family members, plus officers from the Elgin Police Department and […]