An informative and fun overview of West Chicago
The 31st ”Tales Tombstones Tell” is virtual this year at 6:30 p.m. Friday, October 2, 2020, due to COVID-19 pandemic.The tales highlight seven West Chicago women to commemorate this historic year, the 100th Anniversary of the 19th Amendment, which gave women the right to vote.
photos courtesy West Chicago City Museum)
Marita Valdizan, a member of Gallery 200, is the author of one of the stories in the book, “ Today’s Inspired Latina, Volume 6-European Edition. It won an honorable mention in the 22nd annual International Latino Book Award Contest.
(photo courtesy Marita Valdizan)
League of Women Voters of Wheaton is having a Virtual Run/Walk to the Polls 5K Friday through Sunday, October 9 to 11, 2020. The first 75 registrants receive a coupon for Dick Pond Athletics.
(photo courtesy League of Women Voters of Wheaton)
GardenWorks Project is hosting a campaign to raise awareness of hunger in Chicagoland, “Harvest Against Hunger: Nourishing Our Community.”
(photo courtesy Gardenworks Project)
West Chicago resident, Judith Allyn Horsley, designed and organized a a booklet, “McPipe Mansion circa 1870s.” It is a brief history of the mansion along with 30 pictures including some of the resident spirits.
(photo courtesy Mike Horsley)
Friends of the West Chicago City Museum Facebook in collaboration with Mexican Cultural Center DuPage recognizes Hispanic Heritage Month with history and photographs
(photo courtesy West Chicago City Museum)
The painting,“Snow at the Courthouse,” by Maggie Capettini received Best of Show in “Voices of the Midwest” exhibit in the Kavanagh Gallery at Fine Line Creative Arts Center.
(photo courtesy Maggie Capettini)
League of Women Voters of Wheaton is having a Virtual Run/Walk to the Polls 5K.
(photo courtesy League of Women Voters of Wheaton)
Wheaton Academy partners with Kids Alive to care for vulnerable children in the Dominican Republic and in Haiti. This year, a team of students used 3D printers to make face shields for local medical providers and for staff at Kids Alive.
(photos courtesy Wheaton Academy)