As a community, we have no greater responsibility than to work together to insure the safety of our children.” ~West Chicago Police Department Driving Near Schools: Follow all posted speed limits within designated school zones. Follow *State law for pedestrians’ right-of-way at crosswalks. (Scroll to bottom of page) Hand-held cellular phone use is now illegal in […]
Excitement Grows for 2019 Viva Mexico Independence Day Celebration
Vendor & Parade ApplicationEvent Flier The Mexican Cultural Center DuPage (MCCD) has been hard at work coordinating a weekend-long celebration of culture and heritage that will bring exciting new attractions and beloved favorites to historic downtown West Chicago on September 14 & 15, 2019. Activities for the day include a parade from Leman Middle School […]
“Home” is Chosen Theme for West Chicago’s 2020 Public Art Banner Exhibit
Calling all artists.Submissions now being accepted online.Deadline: February 1, 2020. Home, there’s no place like it, and the West Chicago Cultural Arts Commission (WCCAC) hopes the chosen theme evokes emotion and inspires creative expression for the concept, physical structure and/or larger community in which the artist feels a sense of belonging. “Home is the place […]
Lewis Achenbach Brings Curated Collection of Art, Sonido Sólido, to City Hall
The artwork of West Chicago Cultural Arts Commission member and founder of the Jazz Occurrence Project, Lewis Achenbach, has transformed the interior walls of City Hall at 475 Main Street into a vibrant art gallery. Fifty pieces of original art, created at live music events throughout Chicago and the suburbs, have been installed for the enjoyment of those visiting […]
