West Chicago resident Louise Handel, a member of Voices of Hope Community Chorus, performs in the concert, “Simple Gifts: Songs of Strength, Hope and Courage!”
(photos courtesy Voices of Hope Community Chorus)
RamirezSpeaker at GIA Conference
West Chicago resident Fernando Ramirez, founder and president of Mexican Cultural Center DuPage, was a featured speaker at the 2025 GIA Annual Conference in Twin Cities, Minnesota.
(photos courtesy Mexican Cultural Center DuPage and Fernando Ramirez))
Great Gift Selection at Studio Patty D.
Gallery 200 artist Patty Donahue has a good selection of artistic gifts at her shop, Studio Patty D. located in Image Awards Engraving and Creative Keepsakes,
Cappell Banner Was People’s Choice Winner
Kelley Cappell was honored as the “People’s Choice” recipient of the City of West Chicago’s 2025 Art Banner Exhibit, “Sustenance/Sustento,” at the Monday, Oct. 20, City Council meeting. Her entry was titled “Protect Our Oceans.”
(photo courtesy City of West Chicago)
Illinois LETR Fundraising #1
West Chicago Police Detective Sergeant Robbi Peterson, a regional director of the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Illinois, attended the Honors Luncheon. Illinois was recognized as the #1 LETR program in the world,
(photos courtesy Robbi Peterson)
Still Time to Donate to Dry Good Collection
State Senator Karina Villa and State Representative Maura Hirschauer extend their Dry Goods Drive to Friday, Nov. 21, 2025.
photo courtesy State Senator Karina Villa )
Mural Unveiling in City Museum
Gallery 200 artist Matt Buko painted a mural depicting the rich history of West Chicago on the staircase in the City Museum. The unveiling of this special mural takes place at 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, in the Museum.
(photo courtesy West Chicago City Museum
Park District Spooky Trail Is Frightful
The annual Spooky Trail of the West Chicago Park District, “The Curse Awakens,” takes place from 7 to 9 p.m.Thursday, Oct. 23 and from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Oct. 24 and 25, 2025.
(file photos courtesy West Chicago Park District)
Trunk or Treat at Library
The West Chicago Public Library hosts “Trunk or Treat” from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, in the library parking lot.
(photo courtesy West Chicago Public Library)
1860s CB&Q Depot Open During Halloween Activities
During the Halloween festivities in the downtown area, the West Chicago City Museum’s 1860s Chicago, Burlington and Quincy depot, 134 Turner Court, is open.
(photo courtesy West Chicago City Museum)