Parking permits for residents to park vehicles on Clayton Street and Turner Court parking lots between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m.are issued at the West Chicago Police Department and must be renewed yearly.
(photo courtesy West Chicago Police Department)
Happiness On the Park District North Pole Adventure
It was a happy group of travelers on the special train of the West Chicago Park District’s North Pole Adventure.
(photos courtesy West Chicago Park District)
Train Sculptures Coming tp West Chicago
A new website is launched, www.wegofullsteamahead.org. WeGo Full Steam Ahead is a public art initiative that will place artistically painted train sculptures throughout the West Chicago community, celebrating local history, creativity, and civic pride.
(photos courtesy People Make Visible)
Frosty Fest Window Decorating Winners
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)
Holiday Lights in West Chicago
With the downtown area aglow with the holiday lights of the City of West Chicago and West Chicago Public Library, so too are the other areas of the community.
(photos courtesy West Chicago Public Library and a West Chicago resident)
CB&Q Railroad Depot Is New Holiday Ornament
Friends of West Chicago City Museum have a new ornament for the holidays. The round wooden ornament features the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad depot.
(photo courtesy West Chicago City Museum)
Shopping With a West Chicago Cop
DuPage County Sheriff’s Office recently hosted its annual Shop with a Cop event. Participating were West Chicago Police Sergeant Tony Reyes and his friend.
(photo courtesyWestChicago Police Department)
Free CPR Training in ARC Center
West Chicago Park District offers free CPR training for individuals age 15 and older is from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025, in the ARC Center, 201 W. National St.
(photo courtesyWest Chicago Park District)
Movie Marathon at Library
The North Pole Theatre is open at the West Chicago Public Library all day, starting at 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 22, 2025, in the main meeting room, 118 W. Washington St. All movies are rated G or PG. Among the items available from the Kris Kringle concessions are popcorn, hot chocolate and specialty snacks.
(photo courtesy West Chicago Public Library)
Dona Smith, Daughters & Granddaughters on Cover of IML Magazine Cover
West Chicago resident Dona Smith, her granddaughter Courtney, daughters Kristen and Dawn, and granddaughter Kaitlin are on the cover of the 2025 issue of Illinois Municipal Review magazine.
(photos courtesy Dona Smith)