The annual Community Memorial Day ceremony is at 10a.m. Monday, May 30 2022, at the Soldiers and Sailors Monument in Oakwood Cemetery, Oakwood Avenue and York Street.
WCFPD Assist at Pheasant Run 3-Alarm Fire
The St.Charles Fire Department received a call regarding a fire at the former Pheasant Run Resort at 4:41 p.m. Saturday, May 21, 2022. Before the fire was extinguished at 6:30 a.m. Sunday, May 22, more than 20 fire departments/districts assisted, including West Chicago Fire Protection District.
(photos courtesy JLT Photography)
Florals By Capettini
“Floral Impressions” is the exhibit for the month of July at Gallery 200.Plein-air artist Maggie Capettini, former education director atWest Chicago City Museum, captures florals in an impressionist manner.
(photo courtesy Maggie Capettini)
DuPage County Hosts Art Fest
DuPage County hosts its inaugural Community Arts Festival. There is a visual performance by artist Lewis Achenbach, a former Gallery 200 artist.
Skill Up Program at Library
Residents learn about no cost career resources at the program, “Skill Up West Chicago,” hosted by workNet DuPage Career Center, City of West Chicago and West Chicago Public Library.
(photo courtesy West Chicago Public Library)
Mayor Pineda Highlights Past, Present & Future
Mayor Ruben Pineda gave the State of the City address Monday, May 16, 2022.
(photo courtesy City of West ChicagoP
Augustino’s Tips Go To Charity
Since the pandemic started, the customers at Augustino’s Rock and Roll Deli & Grill were so kind in wanting to tip staff. “So we pay it forward by taking all your kindness and donating it to The One Hundred Club of DuPage County.
(photo courtesy Augustino’s Rock and Roll Deli & Grill)
WCCHS Girls Varsity Softball Upstate 8 Champs
The Girls Varsity Softball team of West Chicago Community High School won the Upstate Eight Conference championship.
(photo courtesy Community High School District 94)
WCCHS Soph Payton & Team Win 2nd Nationally
West Chicago Community High School sophomore goalie Owen Payton, #50, and his team earned Second place in the 2022 Sled Hockey National Championship held in Pittsburgh, PA.
(photo courtesy Community High School District 94)
WCCHS LifeSmarts Team Finish 8th in Nat’l. Competition
Representing Illinois at the 2022 National LifeSmarts Competition was West Chicago Community High School LifeSmarts Team, finishing in Eighth place.
(photo courtesy Community High School District 94)