An informative and fun overview of West Chicago
To wrap up Mexican Heritage Month, Mexican Cultural Center DuPage hosted a video to kick off the Cultural Exchange 2021 coming to West Chicago in 2021. The video gives a taste of West Chicago and Michoacán, plus a look at artistry in the state of Tiaxcala.This included musicians playin the lovely music on guitars and salterios.
West Chicago Public Library hosts a Not So Spooky Halloween Bash.
(photo courtesy West Chicago Public Library)
AAs part of Mexican heritage Month, some businesses in the Historic Downtown District have murals painted by different artists. Artists are Miriam Fernandez. Giovanni Arellano and Buddy Plumlee.
(photos courtesy of Mexican Cultural Center DuPage)
Kendall Farm, a senior at West Chicago Community High School, is a two-time state qualifier in golf, and is undefeated this year.
(photos courtesy Community High School District 94)
At this time 72.9 percent of the households in West Chicago have self responded in the 2020 census, but time is drawing near the end. It is important that everyone be counted include redistricting, fair representation and the distribution of $675 billion in federal funds.
(thanks to Barb Laimins for sending this graphic)
West Chicago has a high amount of COVID=19. It is important to remember to follow the social distancing order, wear masks and wash hands. (merleburl.com)
The West Chicago Police Citizens Police Academy is Wednesdays for ten weeks at the police station.
(photo courtesy West Chicago Police Department)
American Legion Post 300 serves a Fish Fry on Fridays plus items from its regular menu. Also a special entree is offered on some days. Stuffed Shells are served Wednesday, July 29.
9photo courtesy American Legion Post 300)
Toucan’s Hideaway Adventure Playground is open for free open play.
(photo courtesy West Chicago Park District)
The COVID-19 pandemic has had an effect on our lives. Remember to follow the social distancing order, wear masks and wash hands.