COYOTE SIGHTING INCREASE AS MATING SEASON BEGINS IN DUPAGE Coyote sightings are on the rise in DuPage County as the animals enter their late-winter mating season, the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County reminds residents. Seeing a coyote this time of year is ...
GETTING READY FOR SNOW: IMPORTANT REMINDERS FOR RESIDENTS The City of West Chicago encourages residents to be ready and informed when snow enters the area. Below are some friendly reminders about the City’s snow removal policies and procedures to help everyone stay safe and...
WEST CHICAGO FOCUSES ON GROWTH, REVITALIZATION & COMMUNITY INVESTMENT IN 2025 West Chicago continues to live up to its reputation as a premier place to live for families, having once again been recognized and included on Fortune Magazine’s list of Best Places to Live for Families. This accolade, combined with the many milestones achieved over the past year, demonstrates the City's ongoing commitment to ensuring a vibrant ...
CANTIGNY SALUTE TO SERVICE The U.S. Army turns 250 in 2025, and Cantigny is planning a months-long celebration, including special exhibits at the First Division Museum, programs for families, and a special performance by Actor and Humanitarian Gary Sinise & the Lt. Dan Band as they return to Cantigny. The band, which ...
WEST CHICAGO PARK FOUNDATION 2025 GOLF EVENT! As a family-owned business for nearly 100 years, St. Andrews is pleased to be part of the greater DuPage Community and a member of the Western DuPage Chamber of Commerce. The event will be held June 4, 2025 and bring...
ILLINOIS CHAMBER 2025 GLOBAL TRADE OUTLOOK The Illinois Chamber of Commerce hosted the Global Trade Outlook 2025 on Tuesday, at the Chicago Club, sponsored by our member Dentons Law Firm. Laura Ortega, Executive Director of the International Business Council, led this sold-out event that brought together perspectives ...
CITY EXPANDS GRANT PROGRAM TO BOOST DOWNTOWN RETAIL & RESTAURANT GROWTH In an effort to increase retail and restaurant activity in the heart of West Chicago, the Downtown Retail & Restaurant Business Grant Program has been revised. Originally established in 2013, the program has awarded only one grant in its history, which was just recently reimbursed with...
NEW BUSINESS & COMMUNITY RELATIONS DEPARTMENT SET TO DRIVE GROWTH & ENGAGEMENT The City of West Chicago recently formed the Business & Community Relations Department to provide a dedicated team focused on a cohesive approach to “outreach, engagement, and investment, which are the pillars of a healthy, attractive and thriving community,” according...
TAKE A ROMANTIC NIGHT HIKE AT FULLERSBURG WOODS FEB 7 & 8 Enjoy the crisp winter weather this upcoming weekend with someone you love on a Nature Date Night: Romantic Night Hike from 6 to 9 p.m. on Feb. 7 and 8 at the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County’s Fullersburg Woods Forest Preserve ...
ED STEVENSON NAMED 2024 ILLINOIS PGA EXECUTIVE OF THE YEAR The Illinois Professional Golfers’ Association has named the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County’s director of golf, Ed Stevenson, as the 2024 Illinois PGA Executive of the Year, one of the association’s highest honors. This prestigious annual award recognizes a PGA golf professional who has ...
WEST CHICAGO AWARDED GRANT TO BOOST COMMUNITY TREE CANOPY The City of West Chicago has been awarded a $300,000 grant from The Morton Arboretum’s Chicago Region Trees Initiative (CRTI) to improve the community tree canopy. This competitive grant is one of nearly 40 awarded to nonprofits, government ...
SMB TECH INSIGHTS Innovations and Trends in Small to Medium Business Technology. Welcome to the latest edition of our Bi-Weekly SMB Tech Insights, where we explore the latest innovations, trends, and news in the world of technology tailored specifically for small to medium-sized businesses ...
PRAIRIE LANDING GOLF CLUB CELEBRATES 30 YEARS DOWN THE LONGEST DRIVE! Prairie Landing, owned by DuPage Airport, is a remarkable public golf course in the Chicago area, designed by the esteemed Robert Trent Jones Jr. Prairie Landing was originally a marshland and with it being adjacent to the airport, zoning ordinances made it difficult to develop any ...
THE ILLINOIS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ANNOUNCES EXPANSION OF LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS TEAM The Illinois Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that Ramiro Hernandez has joined the team as the new Executive Director of the Tax Institute and Municipal and County Affairs, effective immediately. Ramiro brings over 10 years of experience in legislative, public policy, and communications across the State of Illinois, County of Cook, and ...
FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT OF DUPAGE COUNTY EARNS AAA RATING FOR BONDS The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County has earned a AAA rating from S&P Global Ratings for its series 2025 general obligation limited-tax bonds, ensuring funding for certified master plan projects ...
FISCH FINANCIAL WEEKLY UPDATE Stocks notched a slight gain over the holiday week. A tech-driven rally in the first half of the week was clawed back in the second half as investors took profits following the market holiday. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index advanced 0.67 percent, while the Nasdaq Composite Index rose 0.76 percent. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 0.35 percent. The MSCI EAFE Index, which...
ELGIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE ANNOUNCES PEGGY HEINRICH, EdD NEW PRESIDENT The Elgin Community College (ECC) Board of Trustees is proud to announce that it unanimously voted Thursday, December 2024, to appoint Peggy Heinrich, EdD, as the ninth president of Elgin Community College. This historic appointment, effective ...
FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT BOARD APPROVES $126.7 MILLION BUDGET TO ADVANCE KEY PROJECTS IN 2025 The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County Board of Commissioners has unanimously approved a $126.7 million budget, excluding transfers, for 2025. The budget, funded primarily by less than 2% of a DuPage County homeowner’s property taxes, will support daily operations, capital ...
NEW REFUSE HAULING CONTRACT TO SAVE RESIDENTS $1.2 MILLION The City of West Chicago recently approved a new refuse hauler contract with Groot Industries, Inc., following a thorough evaluation of proposals submitted from different haulers. The contract, which was presented and approved by...
A SPECIAL SERVICE FOR THOSE FACING A DIFFICULT HOLIDAY SEASON The New Hope United Methodist Church (UMC) invites all members of the community to join us for our Blue Christmas celebration, a heartfelt and inclusive Christmas worship service designed for those ...
