Mayor Ruben Pineda announces the launch of the SparkAmerica Spring Fit City Challenge in West Chicago. The challenge is a free and friendly competition to encourage individuals to be physically active. It runs from April 15th through May 31st. People who live or work in West Chicago can participate in the challenge. It is easy […]
West Chicago Wins DuPage County Move with the Mayor Challenge
The City of West Chicago took first place in the inaugural DuPage County Walking Challenge, a first year event inspired by West Chicago’s commitment to its annual Move with the Mayor (MWTM) campaign that encourages residents to get up and get moving in the month of September. Earlier this year, West Chicago Mayor Ruben Pineda […]
World Heart Day – September 29
The following information is provided by the World Heart Federation. What is World Heart Day? In May 2012, world leaders committed to reducing global mortality from non-communicable diseases (NCDs) by 25% by 2025. Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is accountable for nearly half of all NCD deaths making it the world’s number one killer. World Heart Day […]
Take to the Mat with Healthy West Chicago and the West Chicago Public Library District – Free Yoga
Free Morning Yoga Flier English – .pdf 937 kbFree Morning Yoga Flier Spanish – .pdf 514 kb Free Evening Yoga Flier English – .pdf 2MBFree Evening Yoga Flier Spanish – .pdf 2MB For those looking for the many benefits that yoga provides, join Healthy West Chicago on the mat this fall. The not-for-profit is offering […]
Pioneer Park This Weekend for Bonus Activity in MWTM Challenge
Exciting bonus activities have been added to 2020 Virtual Move with the Mayor Challenge beginning in September! Engage in fun Wellness activities and earn bonus steps to help you achieve your goals. Following each activity, a QR code will appear, scan the code and automatically receive bonus steps. Once the Challenge has started, just press the ‘Bonus Activities’ selector ** in […]
