It is time to get counted—in the 2020 Census. The official date was Wednesday, April 1. There are important time lines to keep in mind.
1940 Census Sheets Tell History
In honor of the 2020 census, West Chicago City Museum shared census sheets from the 1940 census on line.
(photo Courtesy Friends of the West Chicago City Museum)
NFP Needs Bags
Neighborhood Food Pantries is in need of plastic grocery bags to bag up food for clients.
Plan Ahead, Buy Seedlings Now
GardenWorks Project has a Spring Seedling Pre-sale.
(photo courtesy GardenWorks Project)
Walking Challenge From a Distance
Persons can continue healthy walking during the COVID-19 stay-at-home order. Healthy West Chicago holds an April #Move with the Mayor Walking Challenge.
(photo courtesy Healthy West Chicago)
Dance While Home
Through its collaboration with Innovation Arts Connection, the West Chicago Park District offers free Virtual Dance Classes.
(photo courtesy West Chicago Park District)
Eggs and Rabbits in West Chicago
Community activities include eggs and rabbits.
(photo courtesy People Made visible)
Elvis at Library Census Day Celebration
As part of the Census Day celebration Wednesday, April 1, West Chicago Public Library hosts a special Facebook Live performance by Hugo’s Elvis. He sings the top 12 Elvis songs. The library will hold a poll to choose West Chicago’s favorite Elvis songs. https://www.facebook.com/wcpld/
(photo courtesy West Chicago Public Library)
Walk and Look!
As part of the Community Social spacing events residents place a theme-designated cutout on windows on Tuesdays.
Socialize At A Distance
There are weekly Social Distancing Safe Community Events.
(photo courtesy People Made Visible)