An informative and fun overview of West Chicago
Learn more on what is happening with the local organizations in West Chicago.
We Grow Dreams Greenhouse & Garden Center celebrates its Twentieth Anniversary this year. As part of the celebration, the greenhouse is featuring “the hard-working individuals that are the driving force behind We Grow Dreams and our mission!” Featured now is Katie.
(photo courtesy We Grow Dreams Greenhouse & Garden Center)
In recognition of the airing of first episode of Sesame Street 56 years ago, the West Chicago Public Library offers several programs for children, plus a commemorative display on the second floor.
(photo courtesy West Chicago Public Library)
Wheaton Academy Boys and Girls Cross Country competed at Regionals Saturday, placing seventh and third respectively.
(photo courtesy Wheaton Academy)
Due to the coat drive and funding of theWest Chicago Parks Foundation, WeGo Together for Kids were able to distribute 200 coats to families in need.
(photo courtesy WeGo Together for Kids)
Guest clinicians from Mariachi Las Estrellas de Chicago worked with Mariachi los Rayos Der Leman Middle school and Mariachi La Tormenta students.
(photos courtesy West Chicago Elementary School District 33)
During Senior Night at the Wheaton Academy football game Friday, Oct. 24, 2025, the senior players were honored.
sphoto courtesy Wheaton Academy)
DuPage County District 6 board member Jim Zay and Community Resource Unit Corporal Crystal Mendez assisted the DuPage County Sheriff’s Office at its first senior meal distribution led by Undersheriff Eddie Moore, in partnership with the DuPage County board.
(photos courtesy Jim Zay)
At the Thursday, Oct. 15, 2025, West Chicago Elementary School District 33 Board of Education meeting, three staff members were honored with Board Salutes. They were Adriana Medina, Jessica Porcayo and Michelle Hernandez.
(photo courtesy West Chicago Elementary School District 33)
St. Andrew Lutheran Church holds All Saints Day/Día de los Muertos services Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025.
(photo courtesy St. Andrew Lutheran Church)
West Chicago resident Kathy Steere is the featured artist in the Autumn Art Exhibit of theNature Artists’ Guild of the Morton Arboretum.
(photo courtesy Kathy Steere)
