Frigid temperatures notwithstanding, West Chicago is embracing 2019 with sights set on celebrating the beauty and wonder of a small winged creature which will shortly be waking from its months-long hibernation in warmer climates and begin its journey to the western suburbs. The Monarch butterfly’s wondrous migration and subsequent transformation has become something of a […]
Art – Past and Present by Margaret Bucholz
Born in Japan, Margaret Bucholz, February’s featured artist at Gallery 200, discovered her love for art from her mother, an Ikebana master and oil painter. From 9 years of age until age 21, Margaret lived in Hawaii where she picked up her love for bright colors and graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in […]
Community Gardens Fight Hunger in DuPage
The community gardening movement continues to grow with momentum and impact nationwide. Benefits of community gardens in urban and suburban areas include improving neighborhoods and communities, promoting healthy lifestyles, increasing grass-roots partnerships, and much more. The Community Garden Support Program empowers community food growers to increase the local food supply within the region, and in […]
Coyote Sightings Increase in Winter
The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County reminds DuPage residents that coyote sightings may increase in winter as young leave their parents in search of mates and territories to call their own. People may also see more coyotes in winter because there’s less vegetation, which means fewer places to hide, and more snow, which makes […]
Blooming Fest Vendor Registration Packet Now Available
Think Spring, it will be here before you know it! Join the fun in Downtown West Chicago for the City’s annual Blooming Fest special event on Saturday, May 18, 2019. Blooming Fest features live entertainment as well as a variety of garden, art, craft, and food vendors. Interested vendors must submit required documentation as outlined […]
