Healthy West Chicago (HWC), a health and wellness organization, is hosting its annual 5K Fun Run the weekend of August 21, 2021 and local businesses and organizations have stepped up support through sponsorships and prize donations, signaling that the wellbeing of the community is a priority for everyone. Generous sponsors include Jacobs Engineering Group Haggerty […]
West Chicago Residents Join Mayor Pineda to Combat Heart Disease and Stroke
Mayor Pineda Leads Residents in a Virtual Physical Activity Challenge to Boost Physical Activity Nationwide Mayor Ruben Pineda is joining thirty-one other mayors in a nationwide initiative to reduce heart disease and stroke, the nation’s No. 1 killer, by encouraging residents to get up and get moving. Mayor Pineda kicked off West Chicago’s annual “Move […]
Family-friendly Healthy West Chicago 5K Fun Run Scheduled for August 21, 2021
Studies conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have shown that regular physical activity can benefit health in numerous ways. Health benefits from being physically active include but are not limited to; improved brain health, weight management, reduced risk of cardiovascular disease, reduced risk of type 2 diabetes, prevention of certain types […]
Fit City Challenge Kicks-off in West Chicago
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 […]
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 […]
