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Coats at Clothes Closet

merle December 3, 2023

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With the colder weather, many families are in need of winter coats. Through Lawyers Lend A Hand Program of the DuPage County Bar Association, the Clothes Closet will have more coats Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023.

Filed Under: Churches

Enchantment at Library

merle November 27, 2023

West Chicago Public Library hosts An Enchanted Winter’s Evening Open House There are activities, crafts, entertainment and hot chocolate and snacks., coffee and cookies.

(photo courtesy West Chicago Public Library)

Filed Under: Government, Individuals, Organizations, Schools

Gifts of Art Available at Gallery 200

merle November 27, 2023

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“Small Gifts of Art” is the exhibit at Gallery 200 for the month of December. The artwork of the nine featured artists is perfect for holiday gifts, plus reasonably priced.

(photos courtesy Gallery 200)

Filed Under: Organizations

Santa on the North Pole Train Ride

merle November 27, 2023

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The North Pole Adventure, hosted by the West Chicago Park District, takes to the rails Saturday, Dec. 9, and Sunday, Dec. 10. 2023.  Santa joins the passengers on the holiday train. 

(file photos courtesy West Chicago Park District)

Filed Under: Government

Holiday Expo at We Grow Dreams

merle November 26, 2023

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We Grow Greenhouse and Garden Center holds its Holiday Expo Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023. 

(photos courtesy We Grow Greenhouse and Garden Center)

Filed Under: Business

Puzzlers Beat the Clock

merle November 26, 2023

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The eyes and hands were working quickly to beat the clock set for a two-hour limit at the West Chicago Park District Puzzle Pursuit for family and adults.

(photos courtesyWest Chicago Park District)

Filed Under: Government, Individuals

Christmas at Cantigny Park

merle November 19, 2023

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Christmas at Cantigny, 1S151 Winfield Road, opens Friday, Dec. 1, and runs through Saturday, Dec. 23, 2023. Hours are from 4 to 10 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday, closed Mondays, with extended hours on weekends and for ice skating. 

9photos courtesy Cantigny Park)

Filed Under: Organizations

Emily Velazquez Art on Display at Kindred

merle November 19, 2023

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Starting Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2023, the artwork of local designer Emily Velazquez is on display at Kindred Coffee Roasters.

(photos courtesy Kindred Coffee Roasters and Emily Velazquez)

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Nine WCCHS Students Selected for Music Fest

merle November 19, 2023

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Nine students from West Chicago Community High School were selected by audition for the 2023 Illinois Music Education Association District 9 Honor Festival Saturday, November 11, 2023, at Dundee-Crown High School. 

(photos courtesy Community High School District 94)

Filed Under: Individuals, Organizations, Schools

Gill Receives a Superior Distinction in National Student Media Contest

merle November 19, 2023

Dhanveer Gill, a senior at West Chicago Community High School, received a superior distinction, the highest ranking awarded to a high school student, in editorial writing in the fall National Student Media Contest.

(photo courtesy Community High School District 94)

Filed Under: Individuals, Organizations, Schools

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