The Community Veterans Day program was organized this year by American Legion Post 300. Past Legion Commander Bill Birch was the moderator. Mayor Daniel Bovey was the speaker.
(photos courtesy City of West Chicago)
Community Veterans Day Service
Morano Speaker at Norton Creek Veterans Assembly
Norton Creek Elementary School had an assembly recognizing veterans. Ward 7 Alderman Joe Morano was the speaker.
(photo courtesy Joe Morano)
Capettini Artwork on Display
Maggie Capettini, former education director at West Chicago City Museum, is a participant in one event and has artwork on display in three exhibits.
(photos courtesy Maggie Capettini)
Support Over Stigma Collecting Boots for Display
To highlight the tragic reality that veterans die by suicide every single day, Support Over Stigma is creating a powerful moving display. The organization is collecting military-style boots (combat boots) to represent these lives lost.
(photo courtesy Support Over Stigma)
Senior Citizen Yards Free of Leaves
The senior leaf raking for seniors, organized by the West Chicago Police Department, was competed by the crew from Salinas Outdoor Living.
(photo courtesy West Chicago Police Department)
Gift Tags for Community Santa Project
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The Community Santa Project is underway with gift tags available at various locations.
(photo courtesy Community Santa Project)
Christmas at Cantigny
Christmas at Cantigny returns for its third season from Friday, November 21, through Tuesday, December 23, 2025.
(photo courtesy Cantigny)
WeGo Community Market at Pioneer Preschool
The WeGo Community Market is open from 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesdays at Pioneer Preschool.
(photos courtesy WeGo together for Kids)
Habitat for Humanity to Build 12 Townhomes
DuPage and Chicago South Suburbs Habitat for Humanity is preparing to build 12 affordable townhomes on 2.75 acres of unused land into a thriving West Chicago neighborhood.
(photo courtesy DuPage and Chicago South Suburbs Habitat for Humanity)
Republic Bank Donates to West Chicago Park District
Omar Espinosa, Republic BankVP/Market Manager in West Chicago, recently presented a $20,000 check from Republic Bank of Chicago to the West Chicago Park District.
(photo courtesy Omar Espinosa)