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Rosemary Mackey

City of West Chicago

475 Main Street

West Chicago, Illinois

(630) 293-2200 ext. 139

rmackey@westchicago.org

 

Touch-a-Truck Scores a Home-Run

West Chicago, Illinois: June 4, 2007 - Hundreds of kids and their families flocked to Reed-Keppler Park on Saturday to get a chance to toot the horn of some mighty trucks. That's not all they enjoyed, though, as the West Chicago Police Department and the West Chicago Park District joined forces to provide a morning filled with free food and goodies and a chance to win one of many great prizes.

The event's creator, Officer Tony Quarto, has brought Touch-a-Truck to life for the past four years after attending a similar event in another community. He calls the effort 'simple fun' for the whole family. 

Judging by the smiles, kids weren't the only ones enjoying the giant vehicles. Parents, grandparents and older siblings delighted in getting up close and personal with fire engines, cement mixers and emergency vehicles. There was even a chance to view the inside of an ice-cream truck, which included a tasty frozen treat afterward.

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West Chicago is the fastest-growing city in DuPage County in the western suburbs of Chicago, Illinois. With a current population of more than 25,000, West Chicago is a diverse, family-oriented community with a rich cultural mix and a proud heritage. West Chicago is the first Illinois community established by the railroads and continues to be a convenient transportation hub served by three major rail lines, Illinois' third-busiest airport and three state highways. West Chicago offers award-winning schools, a growing industrial park and convenient access to parks, shopping and restaurants. Additional information can be found on the city's website at www.westchicago.org or by calling Rosemary Mackey directlyat (630) 293-2200 x 139.
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