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| Entrepreneurial Spirit Blossoms on Main Street |
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 5/1/13 - The entrepreneurial spirit is alive in West Chicago. Event coordinator Kissel Davila and professional florist Clara Alvarez have dovetailed their unique talents to open a new downtown business....More >> |
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| West Chicago's Paleteria Rosy |
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 5/1/13 - Foodies around the country have discovered the fresh fruity flavors of the Mexican treat known as paletas, milk or fruit-based ice pops. Small shops, kiosks, and pushcarts have been ...More >> |
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| Unveiling of Historic Artifact |
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 4/29/13 - History will be revealed when a commemorative marble stone is removed from the façade of a building located at 101 East Washington Street in downtown West Chicago....More >> |
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| City Distributes Red Cross Cleanup Kits |
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 4/26/13 - This week, the City of West Chicago assisted residents of the Town & Country Apartments who were affected by last week's flood. Volunteers from the West Chicago Emergency Services Disaster Agency....More >> |
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| After the Flood: What Residents Need to Know |
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| 4/24/13 - Following the 5.5 inch rainfall on April 17 – 18, 2013, the City of West Chicago experienced numerous road closures and localized flooding. Many homes had water in basements or other living areas....More >> |
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| Traffic Enforcement Program Continues |
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| 4/24/13 - In recent years, Illinois has experienced significant reductions in motor vehicle crash fatalities. While this is great news, there is still work to be done to make Illinois roads as safe as possible....More >> |
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| West Chicago Police Issue Warning To Parents About the Dangers of New Prank |
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| 4/23/13 - The City of West Chicago Police Department has issued a warning to parents of school age children to be aware of a dangerous new prank which involves a common ingredient found in most home food pantries – cinnamon...More >> |
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| Painting Exhibit Documents Live Performances |
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 4/23/13 - Artist Lewis Achenbach captures live free jazz performances in a unique style of art which he refers to as "documentary painting." His collection of paintings...More >> |
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| New Downtown West Chicago Business |
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 4/23/13 - A new shop opening in downtown West Chicago is the fulfillment of a lifelong dream that began for Julie Rubio when she was a young child in her native Mexico. Rubio vividly remembers enjoying the typical games of childhood...More >> |
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| City Seeks Info on Recent Flood Damage |
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| 4/22/13 - Due to heavy rainfall and flooding on April 17 - 18, 2013 in DuPage County and the West Chicago area, the County was declared a state disaster area by the State of Illinois....More >> |
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| City of West Chicago Road Closures |
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| 4/18/13 - The West Chicago Police Department has released a list of road closures....More >> |
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| West Chicago Supports Attempt to Break World Record |
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| 4/17/13 - Sims Recycling Solutions, the global leader in electronics reuse and recycling, will host a free electronics collection event to encourage West Chicago residents to recycle their electronics. All items collected for recycling will be safely and responsibly recycled by Sims Recycling Solutions....More >> |
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| Jazz Band Returns from Visit to Sister City |
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| 4/15/13 - During spring break, twenty-one students from West Chicago Community High School had a life changing experience. These jazz band members traveled to Taufkirchn (Vils) Germany on a trip that was coordinated through the West Chicago Sister Cities organization....More >> |
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| 1st Annual Michael Browning Memorial Scholarship Run to Remember |
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| 4/10/13 - Every day, brave men and women wearing the uniform of public law enforcement agencies throughout this nation, risk their lives in the line of duty protecting and defending the communities they serve....More >> |
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| Officers Respond to Shooting in West Chicago |
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| 4/2/13 - On Monday April 1, 2013 at approximately 9:25 p.m., officers from the West Chicago Police Department responded to the 300 block of Barber Street for a report of a shooting ...More >> |
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| Selection Process Underway for Community Banner Art Project |
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| 4/1/13 - The selection process for West Chicago's 2013 Community Banner Art Project has begun. According to John Keeney, artist and member of the West Chicago Cultural Arts Commission ...More >> |
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| Neighbors Respond to Victims of Fire |
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| 3/29/13 - Neighbors in the Cornerstone Lakes subdivision in West Chicago are responding to the needs of the victims of a house fire that destroyed the residence and the family's belongings on Alamance Drive yesterday....More >> |
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| History Blog Celebrates the Efforts of Harriette Elizabeth Hills |
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 3/28/13 - For the past two years, history has been brought to life in West Chicago through a blog produced by the City Museum. A Sense of Place, published on the City's website, has provided readers with brief capsules of local history in a lively ...More >> |
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| Police Detective Takes the Polar Plunge |
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 3/27/13 - Earlier this month, West Chicago Police Detective Robbi Peterson and his 9-year old daughter Taylor took the Polar Plunge, jumping into the icy cold water of Loon Lake in Silver Springs State Park outside of Yorkville, to kick start ...More >> |
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| 2013 Mosquito Season Update |
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| 3/26/13 - The West Chicago Mosquito Abatement District (WCMAD) has released its 2013 Mosquito Season Update. The Update includes information on the West Nile Virus (WNV), with an overview on the efforts of the District to control nuisance mosquitoes, reduce the potential of mosquito-borne ....More >> |
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| College of DuPage Photo X Club Exhibit |
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 3/26/13 - An exhibition from the College of DuPage Photo X Club highlights a body of artwork from 14 artists representing students, alumni and local photographers. "As We See It" is featured at Gallery 200 and will be on display from April 4 - 28, 2013....More >> |
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| Community Emergency Response Training (CERT) Course |
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| 3/21/13 - When disaster strikes, as it did in the western suburbs in the form of a devastating storm on July 1, 2012, knowing what to do can make all the difference in the world. The City of West Chicago would like residents to know....More >> |
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| City of West Chicago Named a 2012 Constant Contact All Star |
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| 3/21/13 - The City of West Chicago's launch in 2009 of a free subscriber-based electronic news platform through Constant Contact, an electronic marketing company for small organizations, offered residents and businesses another way to stay connected with City-related news....More >> |
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| West Chicago's Acting Mayor Delivers State of the City Address |
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 3/20/13 - After acknowledging West Chicago's late Mayor Michael Kwasman for setting a favorable course that "will serve as his legacy for future generations", Acting Mayor Ruben Pineda launched a detailed accounting of the strides made by the City....More >> |
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| 2013 DuPage River Sweep Announced |
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| 3/13/13 - The West Chicago Environmental Commission would like the community to know about an upcoming volunteer opportunity that will make a difference in the quality of water and in the appearance of waterways in and around West Chicago...More >> |
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| Guest Artist Joins the West Chicago City Museum for Collage Workshop |
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| 3/6/13 - The West Chicago City Museum will be hosting a free Collage Workshop as part of its latest exhibit, Rites of Passage on Saturday, March 30, 2013 from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Guest artist Rachel Weaver Rivera, founder of Imagine Art Studio...More >> |
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| Historic Presentation on Electric Railroad |
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| 3/6/13 - The West Chicago Historical Society will be offering an entertaining program on Sunday, March 17, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. at the Wayne and Helen Fox Community Center, 306 Main Street, that will rekindle memories and bring history alive....More >> |
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| West Chicago Sister Cities Organization Celebrates Students' Upcoming Trip to Taufkirchen (Vils), Germany |
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| 3/6/13 - West Chicago Sister Cities, an organization that "fosters peace through culture, education and people to people exchanges", recently celebrated the upcoming trip of the Community High School District 94 jazz band to West Chicago's Sister City Taufkirchen (Vils), Germany ...More >> |
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| County Stormwater Management Seeks Input |
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| 3/6/13 - DuPage County Stormwater Management is encouraging DuPage County residents and business owners to complete a survey regarding water quality in the County's waterways....More >> |
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| West Chicago, Illinois Named 74th Safest City in America |
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| 3/1/13 - The City of West Chicago has received the honorable distinction of being named 74th Safest City in America by Location, Inc., creators of the neighborhood research site, NeighborhoodScout ...More >> |
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| Dedicated Traffic Enforcement - Next Campaign: March 14 - 17, 2013 |
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| 2/25/13 - In recent years, Illinois has experienced significant reductions in motor vehicle crash fatalities. While this is great news, there is much work left to be done to make Illinois roads as safe as they can be....More >> |
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| Dance Away the Winter Blues For the Benefit of the West Chicago City Musuem |
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| 2/25/13 - Join the Friends of the West Chicago City Museum for an afternoon of dining and dancing at West Chicago's own Tango Argentina Club, Sunday, March 10, 2013 from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m., at 179 W. Washington Street....More >> |
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| School District 33 Art Show at Gallery 200 |
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 2/21/13 - West Chicago School District 33 art teachers are thrilled at the opportunity to showcase the talents of their students in what will be a new venue for them, Gallery 200, located at 200 Main Street in downtown West Chicago....More >> |
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| Organizers Seek Vendors for West Chicago's Annual Garden Festival |
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| 2/20/13 - Downtown West Chicago will be hosting the City's 13th Annual Blooming Fest on Saturday, May 18, 2013 from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Organized by City staff and community volunteers ...More >> |
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| Rise in Car Burglaries Prompts Warning |
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| 2/11/13 - Within the past week the West Chicago Police Department has seen an increase in the number of burglaries to motor vehicles. Though these crimes can take place anywhere, the reported incidents have primarily ...More >> |
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| Coyote Sightings Prompt Reminders for Safety of Small Pets |
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 2/11/13 - Coyote sightings in West Chicago have caused concern among some members of the community prompting the City of West Chicago to provide an information source intended to educate the public....More >> |
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| West Chicago's Gallery Theater Announces Audition Dates for Spring Production |
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 2/8/13 -Gallery Theater of West Chicago has announced audition dates for its upcoming spring production of Over the River and Through the Woods on ....More >> |
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| Local Music Night Provides Entertainment |
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| 2/7/13 - Each month, talented singers and musicians find a venue in downtown West Chicago at 203 Turner Court in Gallery 200/STUDIO. The intimate space provides a "coffee house" setting for the informal gatherings that are free to the public....More >> |
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| New Business in Downtown West Chicago Will Be A Resource For HVAC Supplies and Info |
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| 1/31/13 - A new niche business in downtown West Chicago will offer homeowners and contractors looking for parts and/or information for their heating and cooling needs, a convenient local resource....More >> |
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| Call for Artists, Parade Applicants, Food Vendors and Mexican Handcrafts for West Chicago's Mexican Independence Day Celebration |
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| 1/30/13 - Downtown West Chicago will be hosting the City's annual Mexican Independence Day Parade and Celebration on Sunday, September 15, 2013 from 12:00 – 8:00 p.m....More >> |
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| Blackburn College Exhibits at Gallery 200 |
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 1/29/13 - An exhibition from the Department of Visual Arts at Blackburn College, a 175 year old liberal arts college in Carlinville, Illinois, highlights a body of artwork from ten artists....More >> |
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| Cultural Arts Commission Extends Deadline For Community Art Banner Project |
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 1/29/13 - The West Chicago Cultural Arts Commission is extending the deadline for submissions for the Community Art Banner Project of 2013 to February 15, 2013....More >> |
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| Business Grant Available for New Investment |
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| 1/29/13 - A new Retail and Restaurant Business Grant Program sponsored by the City of West Chicago aims to strengthen retail business activity in the downtown TIF District....More >> |
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| Municipal Aggregation Update |
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| 1/25/13 - Municipal aggregation, which is a program that allows local governments to bundle – or aggregate – residential and small commercial retail electric accounts, and to seek bids for a lower cost source of power ...More >> |
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| Local Artist Create a Girls' Night Out Series |
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 1/11/13 - West Chicago's Gallery 200, a grassroots artist co-op located at 200 Main Street in the community's historic downtown district, will be offering a unique opportunity for a series of Girls' Night Out events ...More >> |
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| Call for Banner Artists |
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| 1/4/13 - The West Chicago Cultural Arts Commission invites accomplished and emerging artists, with a connection to the City of West Chicago, (either through residence, work or school), or currently living ...More >> |
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| City Seeks Qualified Developer for Downtown Property at 151 West Washington Street |
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 1/2/13 - The City of West Chicago, Illinois is seeking a qualified developer to rehabilitate a historic structure located within the West Washington Street Redevelopment Project area...More >> |
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