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)
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.
Zay Recipient DMMC Award
DuPage Mayors and Managers Conference presented the DMMC 2019 Intergovernmental Cooperation Award to DuPage County Board Member Jim Zay, District 6.
County Farm Road Named Without Poor
Although County Farm Road is not in West Chicago, it is one which is well known to residents here. A three-story brick building, erected in 1888, started out the Almshouse, known as the DuPage County Poor Farm.
Past War Memorials
On its Facebook site, Friends of the West Chicago City Museum featured photos and stories of three West Chicago residents who lost their lives in a war. They were William Currier, Civil War casualty in 1861; Leon “Bud” Richardt, World War II casualty, 1942; and Ted Katsoolias, Korean War casualty, 1950, plus photos from the 1961 Memorial Day parade and ceremony at Oakwood Cemetery.
(photos courtesy West Chicago City Museum)
Rec in a Box Creativity
West Chicago Park District, with partial sponsorship by Buck’s Services, has a free weekly Rec in a Box.
(photo courtesy West Chicago Park District)
Everyone Important in Census Count
It is important to be counted in the 2020 Census. The reasons it is important that everyone be counted include redistricting, fair representation and the distribution of $675 billion in federal funds.