West Chicago’s 17th annual Citywide Collection takes place on one day only this year, Saturday, June 13, 2020.
(photo courtesy City of West Chicago)
WC posice recieve Masks & Snacks
The West Chicago Police Department was the recipient of gifts from several different sources. Eva, a six-year old, and her Grandma, made masks to help protect officers. The members of First United Methodist Church of West Chicago donated a wide variety of snacks and drinks.
(photos courtesy West Chicago Police Department)
Zay & Puchalski Deliver Meals
County Board members Jim Zay, District 6, and Don Puchalski, District 1, delivered boxed lunches from Sporty’s Catering in Bloomingdale to staff at the DuPage Care Center.
West Chicago Talent
Knowing West Chicago has talent, the West Chicago Park District is hosting a Virtual Talent Show, featuring a different category each week.
(photo courtesy West Chicago Park District)
Cantigny Helps Provide Lunches in Summer
Due to a generous donation of lunches from Robert R McCormick Foundation/Cantigny Park, lunches are distributed at St. Andrew Lutheran Church, 151 North Prince Crossing Road.
(photo courtesy St. Andrew Lutheran Church)
Many Hands Make Weeding Easy
Due to COVID-19 pandemic, many of the team members at We Grow Dreams Greenhouse and Garden Center were unable to work and some maintenance tasks went on the back burner. Volunteers are needed to help with a weeding task.
(photo courtesy We Grow Dreams Greenhouse & Garden Center)
Virtual Fun With Park District
West Chicago Park District offers a variety of virtual programs for all ages.
(photo courtesy West Chicago Park District)
Bloom Forth & Count in the Census
It is time to get counted—in the 2020 Census. Business, community leaders and local government use the census data to create jobs, ensure public safety preparedness and support community initiatives. The US Constitution mandates that everyone in the country is counted every 10 years.
Quiroz Student of Month
Grace Quiroz, a senior at West Chicago Community High School, is the Student of the Month for April.
(photo courtesy Community High School District 94)
Benjamin District 25 Retirees
Retiring staff members from Benjamin School District 25 are Laura Pfanenstiel, principal; Debbie Schaeffer, school secretary; Donna Pope, second grade teacher; Peggy Rauscher, first grade teacher; Ellen Locke, social worker; Cheryl Boudreau, second grade teacher; and Laura Paup.
(photo courtesy Benjamin School District 25)