An informative and fun overview of West Chicago
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)
West Chicago Park District offers a variety of virtual programs for all ages.
(photo courtesy West Chicago Park District)
Benjamin Middle School virtual graduation was Wednesday, May 27, 2020.
(photo courtesy Benjamin School District 33)
Although the Memorial Day services commemorating those that served in the armed forces and died did not take place this year, these men and women were remembered.
(Photo of Soldiers and Sailor Monument courtesy of Becky Hall)
Although the Community Memorial service scheduled for Monday, May 25, 2020, is cancelled due to COVID-19, everyone can take the time to remember those in the Armed Forces who served our country and have died.
(photos courtesy West Chicago City Museum. The veteran pictured is Robert (Bob) Bond.)
It is time to get counted—in the 2020 Census. Households can do the census online, mail the paper questionnaires, if one was received, or call (844) 330-2020. Contrary to popular belief, persons do not need your Census ID code in order to fill out the Census.
St. Andrew Lutheran Church joins other Lutheran churches in the area in feeding families in need during the COVID-19 pandemic and needs donations.
(photo courtesy St. Andrew Lutheran Church)
The torrential rains Thursday evening and early Friday morning, May 14 and 15, 2020, caused flooded basements and yards. We Grow Greenhouse & Garden Center, 1055 West Washington Street suffered the same fate.
(photos courtesy We Grow Dreams Greenhouse & Garden Center)
Gallery 200 continues to shelter in place through the month of May to keep everyone healthy, but brings the work of the artists to the public through Gallery 200 Virtual Artist Market.
(photos courtesy Gallery 200-Sara Phalen)
As part of the Census Day celebration Wednesday, April 1, West Chicago Public Library hosts a special Facebook Live performance by Hugo’s Elvis. He sings the top 12 Elvis songs. The library will hold a poll to choose West Chicago’s favorite Elvis songs. https://www.facebook.com/wcpld/
(photo courtesy West Chicago Public Library)