FIRST DIVISION MUSEUM GRAND REOPENING SET FOR AUGUST 26 The First Division Museum at Cantigny Park in Wheaton will reopen to the public on Saturday, August 26, at 11 am. The museum began a transformation update last fall including the addition of “Duty First,” an all-new gallery focusing....
Hotel/Motel Tax Workshop The City’s Tourism and Arts Commission (TAC) will soon be starting the Grant Application Cycle for Fiscal Year 2019 (May 1, 2018, to April 30, 2019). Each year, TAC reviews applications requesting money to help fund local events, programs, and...
Brilliance in Business Awards - Nomination Period Open The Brilliance in Business Award Program is the highest honor provided by the City of West Chicago in recognition of exemplary and innovative business practices. It aims to acknowledge the specific...
CANTIGNY PARK CELEBRATES McCORMICK DAY JULY 27 Cantigny Park will commemorate the birthday of its benefactor, Colonel Robert R. McCormick, on Thursday, July 27. Art activities, a living history performance, golf games and a “pop-up” First...
Entrepreneurial Excellence Awards: Nominations Being Accepted Vision, drive and the willingness to take risks are just a few of the traits found in the every successful entrepreneur. This year, help us honor those individuals who best display these core values of...
Watch Out For Rabid Bats And Animals The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) wants people to beware of rabid animals, including bats, as they become more active this time of year. To date, more than a dozen rabid bats have...
West Chicago's Railroad Days Pulls Into Town July 6 - 9, 2017 All aboard for an incredible line-up of FREE entertainment, great food, a parade, a carnival, and fun for the whole family West Chicago’s Railroad Days pulls into town on Thursday July ...
Run with the Torch for Special Olympics Illinois The Flame of Hope will be making its’ way from northern Illinois to Normal, Illinois for the Special Olympics Summer Games. The West Chicago Police Department will join other law enforcement organizations across the...
On-site Paper Shredding in West Chicago The West Chicago Environmental Commission will again be hosting an on-site paper-shredding event on Saturday, June 3, 2017 from ...
Community Collaboration Quenches Thirst for Greater Healthy Beverage Options in West Chicago Earlier this month, a group of business leaders, City officials, Community School District 33 administrators, staff and students gathered in a hallway at Turner School in West Chicago for a photo in front of the newest addition to the building – a water bottle filling station. While the...
Chris Pieters Named Food & Beverage Director at Cantigny Christopher Pieters has joined Cantigny Park and Cantigny Golf as Food & Beverage Director. The appointment was announced by Northbrook, Ill.-based KemperSports, which oversees...
Metra Seeks Input About Potential Fare Options The City of West Chicago wants residents to know about an online survey being conducted by Metra that asks what its customers, former customers and prospective customers think about...
Warrenville's State of the City Address Presentation For those that were unable to attend Warrenville's State of the City Address you can click on the link provided below for a copy of the presentation by Mayor David Brummel...