An informative and fun overview of West Chicago
We Grow Dreams Greenhouse & Garden Center celebrates its Twentieth Anniversary this year. As part of the celebration, the greenhouse is featuring “the hardworking individuals that are the driving force behind We Grow Dreams and our mission.” Featured now is Mary Kate who started coming to We Grow Dreams in 2016 with a local transition program.
(photo courtesy We Grow Dreams Greenhouse & Garden Center)
The votes were cast for the Frosty Fest window decorating contest, which had the theme of candy canes. Winners are Currier Elementary PTO for first place, Daisy Troop 56960 for second place and Girl Scout Troop 56548.
(photo courtesy City of West Chicago)
Hawthorne’s Backyard Bar & Grill hosts a family Gingerbread House Making Contest.
(photo courtesyHawthorne’s Backyard Bar & Grill)
Kamila’s Cakes, 151 W. Washington St., has a special sale on tamales, made fresh and full of flavor.
(photos courtesy Kamila Cakes)
La Michoacana hosts a holiday party from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 20, 2026.
(photo courtesy La Michoacana and Dan Czuba)
Kamila Cake owners, Jesica Moreno and Rodrigo Garcia, received an Entrepreneurs Award from Radio Internacional Chicago 112.3 FM at the annual Dinner and Awards Ceremony Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025.
(photo courtesy Kamila Cakes)
WeGo Together for Kids received donations from Chris Heating & Cooling.
(photo courtesy WeGo Together for Kids)
Sonny Acres Farm hosts a Holiday Sip & Shop from 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025, in Sonny’s Bar, 29W310 North Ave.
(photo courtesy Sonny Acres Farm)
5 Points Haunted House , 241 W. Roosevelt Road, holds a Krampusnacht Christmas event. It takes place only one night from 7 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025. While waiting, attendees can enjoy gourmet hot chocolate and hot apple cider from Fox Valley Sips.
(photos courtesy 5 Points Haunted House )
Hawthorne’s Backyard Bar & Grill, 1200 W. Hawthorne Lane, hosts its 2025 Dinner with Santa.
(photo courtesy Hawthorne’s Backyard Bar & Grill)